Famous actor Dennis Waterman passed away at the age of 74. Let’s find out more about his ex-wife who accused him of domestic violence.
The life of actor Dennis Waterman resembled many movies and TV shows where actors find professional success but struggle in personal relationships. He once came into the infamous spotlight when he was accused of abuse by his ex-wife, Rula Lenska.
Unfortunately, the Minder actor is no longer with us. He died on Sunday at the age of 74, alongside his wife, Pam. May he rest in paradise.
Dennis Waterman And Rula Lenksa: Domestic Violence Allegations
Actors Dennis Waterman and Rula Lenksa got separated after the latter claimed that he beat her.
After 11 years of marriage, the Coronation Street actress found the courage to divorce him. During the time, she accused him of getting drunk and beating her. The actress addressed him as a “drunken wife-beater.”
However, the New Tricks star was quick to deny the allegations and he kept denying it for a very long time. But in 2012, he came out with the truth and admitted that he hit his wife.
According to an article by Dailymail, the actor “punched” and “slapped” his ex-wife because “it’s not hard for women to make a man hit her.”
Do Dennis Waterman and Rula Lenksa Have Children?
Dennis Waterman and Rula Lenksa do not share any children with each other.
However, they do have two children from their other relationships. During their marriage to each other, the couple co-parented. However, it is evident that they didn’t divorce on good terms.
But the couple did go to find love once again in their life. Waterman denied the abuse allegations by his wife for more than 14 years. In 2012, he made some controversial comments about women.
Rula Lenska Net Worth 2022: Where Is She Now?
Rula Lenska has an estimated net worth of around $14 million, as per Idol Net Worth.
As of now, the actress is not portraying any role on TV or the big screen. Her last notable appearance was on Coronation Street but the actress left the cast in April 2020.
Lenska is currently based in the UK. According to her Wikipedia bio, she has not been married since her divorce from Dennis Waterman.