Nicky Whelan has lifted the lid on her doomed marriage to retired NFL player Kerry Rhodes.
The Australian actress, 38, separated from Kerry, 37, in October 2017 just six months after saying 'I do', and has never disclosed the reason for their split.
Without going into details, the former Neighbours star told WHO magazine there had been moments when she was on her knees in despair after their break-up.
'There were moments when I was on my knees': Nicky Whelan has lifted the lid on her doomed marriage to retired NFL player Kerry Rhodes. Pictured together on June 24, 2017 in Hollywood
But there were also moments of unexpected joy and happiness as she rediscovered herself in the months following the sudden split.
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Share'There were moments when I was on my knees and then there were moments when I laughed harder than I ever have,' she said.
'Break-ups don't always have to be a sad thing depending on how you want to look at them.'
Troubled times: Without going into details, the former Neighbours star told WHO magazine there had been moments when she was on her knees in despair after their break-up
Nicky had refused to speak publicly about her divorce for a year.
She finally broke her silence in October 2018, when she shared an emotional essay about heartbreak to Instagram.
'I thought that I had lost everything - but in fact I had gained more love for myself than ever before,' she wrote.
Reflecting on her decision to keep things private, she told WHO: 'I never ever spoke about my divorce and neither did [Kerry]. I liked that we unconsciously made this effort to do that.'
Whirlwind: Nicky and Kerry met in Los Angeles in 2015 and became engaged the following year. They tied the knot at the glamorous Beverly Hills Hotel on April 15, 2017
Nicky and Kerry met while filming a comedy sketch in Los Angeles in 2015 and became engaged the following year.
They tied the knot at the glamorous Beverly Hills Hotel on April 15, 2017.
'We love the tradition of marriage, and we love being able to call each other husband and wife. We both understand that our relationship takes work, and we made a choice that that's what we are wanting,' Nicky told People at the time.
Nicky announced their split six months later, telling Sydney's Daily Telegraph: 'I can confirm that I have left him.'
That was quick! Nicky announced their split six months later, telling Sydney's Daily Telegraph: 'I can confirm that I have left him'
She added: 'But other than that I am not willing to comment any further, because anything else I say is going to make things tricky.'
Kerry had made headlines in April 2013 when pictures surfaced of him with his arm around his personal assistant Alton Craig.
As a result, he was forced to publicly address speculation about his sexuality.
'I am not gay': Kerry had made headlines in April 2013 when pictures surfaced of him with his arm around his personal assistant Alton Craig (left). As a result, he was forced to publicly address speculation about his sexuality
'Photos have been circulating of my former assistant and I that have caused some rumors regarding my sexuality, and I wanted to address the situation,' he told TMZ.
'I am not gay. The shots were taken during a past vacation in a casual environment with my entire business team.
'I know a lot of people are recently talking about athletes struggling to come out to their fans right now, and I support them, as well as wish those individuals comfort.'
After splitting from Kerry, Nicky went on to date Canadian actor Kyle Schmid.
The couple debuted their relationship on the red carpet in October 2019, but have since parted ways.
New beau: After splitting from Kerry, Nicky went on to date Canadian actor Kyle Schmid (right)
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