Dawn French Finds Love Again After Lenny Henry Divorce

Beloved British comic Dawn French has found love again following her divorce from funnyman Lenny Henry.
The Harry Potter star split from the comedian in 2009 and their divorce was finalised in October, 2010.
Last year (11), French revealed she was eager to get back on the dating scene, and she has now gone public with her new boyfriend, charity boss Mark Bignell.
They have reportedly been dating for several months and were recently seen enjoying a romantic stroll hand-in-hand on a beach in Cornwall, England.
A source tells Britain's The Sun, "She and Mark got together last year. They make a great couple and are very happy together."
It is believed the pair met through Bignell's charity Hamoaze House as French's mother sits on the board of trustees.

Lenny Henry goes public with new love Lisa... who looks like a younger (slimmer) version of ex-wife Dawn French

Most people will admit to having a type. Lenny Henry and his girlfriend, producer Lisa Makin, are ready to take a more public approach to their relationship.
The actor stepped out with his new love - who bears more than a passing resemblance to his ex-wife Dawn French- for the Singin' in the Rain press night at the Palace Theatre on Shaftsbury Avenue last night.
The pair were affectionate as they showed up for the event, not leaving each others' side on the red carpet and maintaining physical contact at all times.

Resemblance: Lenny's new love is very similar-looking to his ex Dawn French, pictured for an appearance on This Morning earlier this month
Lenny's wide grin certainly implied that his new romance is going well.
The Mail revealed in December that Lenny had found new love following the break-up of his marriage to Dawn French.
Henry, 53, has been seeing Lisa, 45, a high-profile figure in the theatre industry for several months.

A new DAWN for Lenny: One year after his divorce, friends say he's 'very happy' with theatre producer Lisa

Finding success as a stage actor is not the only reason why Lenny Henry has an extra spring in his step these days.
He has found new love following the break-up of his marriage to Dawn French, the Mail can reveal.
Henry, 53, is seeing producer Lisa Makin, 45, a high-profile figure in the theatre industry.
The dark-haired Miss Makin bears more than a passing resemblance to Miss French – particularly now the comic actress has dramatically lost weight.

Lenny Henry and Dawn French to separate

Celebrity couple Lenny Henry and Dawn French are to separate after 25 years of marriage, their spokesman said today.

In a statement, the comedians' PR representative Neil Reading said the couple made the decision six months ago but had continued to live together in "constant discussion".

The couple's split is "entirely amicable", he added.

The statement read: "Lenny Henry and Dawn French are sad to announce they have decided to separate after 25 years of marriage.

"They made the decision last October and since then have been living together in constant, open and honest discussion.

"The separation is entirely amicable and they fully intend to maintain their close friendship.

"Their priority is to commit to the future joint parenting of their daughter.

"They ask that the media respects the privacy of their family. "No further comment will be made.''

Henry, 51, and French, 52, married in 1984 and have an 18-year-old daughter called Billie.

As well as being veterans of stand-up comedy and sketch shows, both have appeared on stage and screen as actors.

After making his name as a funnyman, Henry - originally from Dudley in the West Midlands - turned his hand to Shakespeare, winning critical acclaim and an award for best newcomer for his portrayal of Othello in London last year.

French, a familiar face as one half of comedy duo French and Saunders with Jennifer Saunders, played the lead role in hit TV series The Vicar Of Dibley, which ran from 1994 to 2007.