Bankrupt Love Actually star Martine McCutcheon features in FIVE festive promotions after ending her marriage and selling her £1.3million home
She starred in one of the most popular Christmas movies of all time, living the dream as the love interest for Hugh Grant.
However for Love Actually star Martine McCutcheon her personal life as of late has been far from jolly.
The actress, 49, was declared bankrupt in July, just 11 months after her split from her husband Jack McManus, with whom she shares a ten-year-old son.
Martine filed a petition for her insolvency over a debt to a finance company, official public records revealed at the time.
Her bankruptcy was issued just two months after Martine and the musician sold their family home they had shared, a five-bedroom detached home in Surrey, for £1,355,000, as they went their separate ways.
And now Martine is capitalising over the festive period in a bid to improve her finances.
Appearing in five Christmas promotions this season, the star has collaborated with Costa, dabbled in skincare and haircare and teamed up with Google.
She also turned on the Christmas lights at a hotel in Hampton Court, creating her own meet and greet competition.
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Bankrupt Martine McCutcheon has featured in FIVE festive promotions after ending her marriage and selling her £1.3million home (pictured on Love Actually with Hugh Grant)
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The actress, 49, was declared bankrupt in July, just 11 months after her split from her husband Jack McManus, with whom she shares a ten-year-old son (pictured together in August 2023)
Costa
Recreating one of the most iconic Love Actually scenes, Martine teamed up with Costa as she joined a special welcoming committee at London’s Stansted Airport ahead of the festive season.
Dressed in a cosy jumper and maroon jacket, she witnessed reunions as friends and family arrived from across the globe.
Martine handed out warm festive drinks and was flanked by a gospel choir performing uplifting carols in the arrivals hall adding to the magic.
The heartwarming initiative was created by Costa Coffee to bring festive cheer to those catching up and to celebrate the moments of connection during the holiday season.
Speaking on the moment, Martine said: ‘I’ve loved spreading a little festive cheer today. Watching people light up the moment they see someone they’ve missed is truly magical.
‘There’s a real sense of anticipation and gratitude in those first reunions that feels so unique to this time of year. It’s been a joy to witness those memories being made right in front of us.’
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Recreating one of the most iconic Love Actually scenes, Martine teamed up with Costa as she joined a special welcoming committee at London’s Stansted Airport
Martine also reunited with her Love Actually co-star Thomas Brodie-Sangster, 22 years after the film was released for a deal with Google Pixel.
Starring in a festive advert for the brand, Martine wore the the same red coat that her character wore in the film as she walked through the set with Thomas.
The pair were spotted shooting on location at London’s South Bank, which was transformed into a snow-covered wonderland.
Sharing another Ad over on her Instagram she gave her opinion on Christmas jumpers, ketchup on roast potatoes and regifting presents from the year before.
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Martine was spotted shooting on location at London’s South Bank, which was transformed into a snow-covered wonderland for a deal with Google Pixel
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Martine was reunited on the ad with her former Love Actually co-star Thomas Brodie-Sangster (pictured)
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Sharing another Ad over on her Instagram she gave her opinion on Christmas jumpers, ketchup on roast potatoes and regifting presents from the year before
Elavate’s Multi Collagen
Martine has also secured a brand deal with collagen brand Elavate as she opened up about her ageing skin in an Instagram promotion.
She shared how she felt like she was looking ‘really tired’ all the time and it was really affecting her confidence.
The star then detailed how she was left ‘bamboozled’ by the online market for products to help with her appearance before she discovered Elavate Collagen – a supplement in hot chocolate form.
Explaining all to fans she said: ‘I realised that from the age of 25 you start to lose 1 per cent of your collagen…
‘I was skeptical about collagen at first but a friend recommended Elavate’s Multi-Collagen Superblend and I’m so glad I gave it a go…
‘I’ve been using it for a few months now and my skin has started to get that bounce back. It’s become this lovely evening ritual and I genuinely feel like myself again!’
Martine made sure to detail all the products key selling points before also sharing a link to the brand in her bio.
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Martine has also secured a brand deal with collagen brand Elavate as she opened up about her ageing skin in an Instagram promotion
Hotel Meet and Greet
In honour of her light switch on at The Mitre hotel in Hampton Court, Martine gave fans an opportunity to ‘Win a Martini with Martine’.
Ahead of their light switch at the end of November, the hotel revealed they were giving people the chance to win a drink with the star for you and four friends.
As Martine smiled while sat beside a Christmas tree the post read: ‘Win a Martini with Martine at The Mitre …. you and four friends could be sipping something fabulous with the one and only Martine McCutcheon… and guess what?
‘You’ll even get the chance to ask her a few behind-the-scenes questions about Love Actually!’
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In honour of her light switch on at The Mitre hotel in Hampton Court, Martine gave fans an opportunity to ‘Win a Martini with Martine’
Haircare
Martine shared her hair care secret with her followers in another brand deal with anti-dandruff shampoo brand Polytar.
Opening up about her scalp health journey she shared: ‘When it comes to your scalp and the health of your hair you can think there are all sorts of reasons you are struggling with it.
‘I didn’t realise that because I was living in the city again, the water was harder and it was really affecting my scalp.
‘I tried so many different products and nothing seemed to be doing the job and then I was in a local chemist one day and I saw the packaging for Polytar and I thought “I am going to give this a go”.
‘And I was like, “my hair seems to be better” and I haven’t had a problem with dandruff since, unless I don’t use it for a while, and then I go back to it. Thank you Polytar’.
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Martine shared her hair care secret with her followers in another brand deal with anti-dandruff shampoo brand Polytar
