Celeste Barber, the 43-year-old comedian, has resumed posting on Instagram shortly after announcing her separation from husband Api Robin after 20 years together.
Cheerful Promotion Amid Personal News
On Wednesday, Barber shared a series of video clips showcasing her BOOIE Beauty label’s new sunglasses, set for launch on Thursday. She modeled the stylish eyewear in various poses, beaming with excitement as she encouraged followers to grab a pair.
Barber also starred in a playful ad for the brand, arriving on set for a commercial only to realize she forgot the sunglasses. BOOIE captioned the post: ‘A collab that felt inevitable, and feels just right. BOOIE’s always been about getting you out the door, feeling good, without overthinking it. Lips on. BAM. Cheeks done. BAM. Sunnies on. BANG.’
None of the posts referenced her husband, coming just a week after Api confirmed their split.
Split Announcement Details
Api revealed the separation on Instagram on February 13, the day before Valentine’s Day, in a post captioned ‘Heavy hearts.’ He wrote: ‘The past few months have been incredibly challenging and deeply heartbreaking for us both. After much reflection, the decision has been made to separate. There is still love and respect between us, but sadly we are at capacity and have come to recognise we may want different things. Our priority remains our children and their wellbeing. We kindly ask for privacy and understanding as we navigate this.’
The couple shares two sons, Lou Robin and Buddy Robin, while Api has two daughters from a previous marriage.
Early Signs of Marital Strain
Observers note the couple’s social media activity showed cracks well before the announcement. Their last joint photo appeared in early November, following the US leg of Barber’s Backup Dancer tour. Api accompanied her, posting loved-up updates from backstage and events, including a reel on November 1 where they cuddled on a train.
Api’s November 2 post expressed pride in his wife, calling her his ‘hot wife.’ Since then, neither has tagged or mentioned the other online. Api updated his bio from ‘hot husband’ to ‘formerly hot husband.’
Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day passed without their typical affectionate shared posts, signaling growing distance despite their previously public displays of affection.
