The rumour mills went into overdrive following the announcement and speculated that the reason for his wife's divorce petition was down to Gibson's alleged extracurricular activities. Step forward the mystery Russian...
of the actor supposedly parading with a 'mystery Russian brunette' on a beach in Costa Rica were quickly splashed across the gossip columns, leaving us to ponder whether Gibson had found another love.
Mel's belles
But putting a face to Gibson's new lady wasn't a cut and dry affair. Sure, the
His estranged wife Robyn could be entitled to half of his estimated $900 million fortune. It's been widely reported that the pair have not signed a prenuptial agreement.
The couple separated in 2006 and have seven children together.
Although Gibson and Grigorieva have reportedly been dating for three years, this is the first public display of affection
that's been showcased for our benefit.
Speaking of the loved-up couple's outing, his rep said: "Mel has been single for almost three years and it's nice to see him getting out and enjoying himself."
"They came in quietly and as under-the-radar as they could and they were pretty low-key," says a snitch. "Mel seemed very comfortable."
Low- key? If you're aiming to keep things on the down-low, parading down a red carpet with your new squeeze is probably not the best way of deflecting attention. We see all.
But was the red carpet stroll a definant declaration of "We're here, we're dear, get used to it!" or are we being strung along? Maybe they're just tactile and affectionate mates who like to hold hands...
And now for something completely different...
...the more you see it, the more it becomes one of your favourite things!
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Pictured. Mel Gibson and girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva. Photo / AP
