Sir Michael Gambon Expecting Baby #2 With Mistress

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According to The Sun, Sir Michael Gambon — who portrays Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series — is expecting his second child with Philippa Hart. The couple have been in a relationship since 2001, although Sir Michael remains married to his estranged wife Anne, with whom he has a 44-year-old son, Fergus.

Baby-on-the-way will also join Michael Jr., 17-months, the first child for Sir Michael, 68, and Philippa, 43. No information about a due date has been given.

Source: The Sun

Comments

Well that’s certainly an interesting situation.

- Blue on October 24th, 2008

uh wow….thats interesting…a little shocking

- Fifi on October 24th, 2008

I second that, although it’s nicer than what I would have said. But then, what isn’t?

- mtoo on October 24th, 2008

I just want to add to my other comment…I just read that Michael and Philippa have been dating for like 7 years which makes this situation even more weird…I’m really surprised that Anne and Michael haven’t divorced….

- Fifi on October 24th, 2008

wow dumbledore. you’ve got a little cash saved up, i’m sure. why doesn’t he just divorce the estranged wife and marry this one. maybe its not as clear cut as i think it is…

- Mary on October 24th, 2008

I have to be honest, this disturbs me a little bit. That’s like my grandpa having another kid now which means my aunt or uncle would be 21 years younger than me. It has to be weird for his FORTY FOUR year old son. Ugh!

- Sheila on October 24th, 2008

wow, Michael’s son is the same age as his stepmom and he became a big brother at 43!

- Allison on October 24th, 2008

TITLE OF THE YEAR!!!!! lollllllllllllllllllllll!!!!

- Ms.B on October 24th, 2008

congrats to them
i do think however
becoming a father when you are almost 70 is very irresponsible
and not fair to the child
when this kid is 10 his dad will be almost 80
80 year olds dont have the same energy levels as a man in his 30′s or 40′s

- charlismamma on October 24th, 2008

I love him so much as an actor (Cranford and Wives & Daughters and many others)…he’s adorable in so many roles (I haven’t any of the Harry Potter movies though)…but this is quite odd.
He should make an honest woman out of his wife, methinks…give her the divorce and marry the mistress.

- sfmom on October 24th, 2008

I’ve heard that it is because he is catholic (Why he won’t divorce the wife). Congrats to them on the baby tho.

- Jane on October 24th, 2008

Having babies with your mistress while still married to your wife! Tsk tsk Dumbledore!

Maybe his wife is the rich one who stands to lose a lot in a divorce so she won’t consent.

- Lorus on October 24th, 2008

well, well, well Dumbledore.(I really didn’t recognize him at first…without the beard and everything).That’s such as weird situation

- ma74 on October 24th, 2008

Hes pretty good in the movies but this just makes me think SO much less of him!

- Kelly on October 25th, 2008

Well, certainly interesting. I read in a magazine that he isn’t even estranged to his wife, he supposedly still lives with her as husband and wife when staying in the country while living with Philippa in London. As long as everyone’s happy…

- stella on October 25th, 2008

I find it kinda weird his son is one year older than his mistress. Well, good to know an almost 70-year old man still can make babies, lol. Ah, stranger things have happened!

- DLR on October 25th, 2008

the old saying goes “it’s cheaper to keep her”

plus, if they’ve been together for 7 yrs, we can’t say anne isn’t living her own “life” outside of the marriage as well…

all while still living the life w/ all the benefits and priviledge of being Dumbledore’s wife…

lol… u go Anne!!!

- fay on October 25th, 2008

It does sound like a complicated situation. If you google his name and “divorce” you’ll find some, ahem, interesting reading. Dumbledore has a busy life.

- Michelle Z. on October 25th, 2008

Wow he is Dumbledore? I’ve seen the movies like 100 times but I would never notice that, lol.

- Rebecka on October 25th, 2008

I read his wife and him doesn’t want to divorce because of their religion. All the people concerned know about the situation so I guess I won’t judge but I hope they’re all happy.

On another note I watched some interview of him and I didn’t know he was so hilarious.

- Jade on October 25th, 2008

Yes I would say this to his face if I had the opportunity: His Dumbledore portrayal is awful.

- dickie on October 25th, 2008

WOW!Still Married!Why Don’t They Just Divorce?!?!And Second,I Think It’s Funny How His Son Is Older Than His “Mistress”!
Anyways,Even Though This Situation Is EXTREMELY Strange, Congrats!

- Catherine on October 25th, 2008

dumbledore’s a whore! LOL

- Brittani on October 25th, 2008

I find it interesting that the moderators on this site allow some snotty comments and then not others. We’re not allowed to comment on Celine Dion’s sons hair but we can slag this guy off because he is old, married and getting younger women pregnant? I say good for him. Life’s too short. Live it well.

- Ggirl on October 25th, 2008

Just because something isn’t what we percieve to be conventional, doesn’t mean that it is wrong or bad. Not so long ago, gay parents were judged (and sometimes still are) by some and I don’t really think this should be regarded as any different. If all involved in the situation are happy and no one is getting hurt, I don’t see any harm in it at all. Good luck to the family.

- phoebe on October 25th, 2008

lol. he doesn’t want to get married b/c of his religion? does the think the sins are ranked or something? Uh. don’t divorce your wife…that’s bad. Cheating on your wife for seven years…that’s not as bad. lol.

- carie on October 25th, 2008

Wow! Seems like everyone has “read” something, and doesn’t sound like a lot of it adds up! Really, if his wife hasn’t taken off and divorced him, and he obviously knows about the mistress, whose business is it anyways???

- Jessica on October 25th, 2008

It seems to me that the women in this situation hold the power. The wife knows of the mistress, the mistress knows of the wife. If the wife wanted to divorce, she would. If the mistress didn’t want to still be a mistress, she wouldn’t. I tend to think once you’re aware of a situation, no matter if you wanted to be in it or not, you’re responsible for your life’s path from then on. If they’re comfortable with it, c’est la vie. My husband says he can barely handle having a wife, much less a mistress! He makes me laugh, what can I say! LOL!

- Lauren on October 25th, 2008

And again, I am disappointed in humanity. I never expected more people to be upset that this man had a mistress than the fact that he’s SEVENTY FREAKING YEARS OLD!!!!!! Just because men CAN have children until they kick it, doesn’t mean that they SHOULD! But, oh wait, I forgot…the psycho feminism thing. Of COURSE the only thing wrong with this scenario is that a man is having an affair. And because his wife puts up with it, she’s not pathetic, she’s a hero! Ramparts to her! *HUGE eye roll*

- mtoo on October 25th, 2008

Congratulations to them, what business of ours is it how they live? Everyone seems to know where they stand and seeing as they already have a child I would say his partner is pretty happy with the sistuation or else she would have left.

- Daisy on October 26th, 2008