Madeleine West has sparked significant interest after announcing she is pregnant with her seventh child, leaving fans curious about her relationship status with long-term boyfriend Maximo Bottaro.
The 45-year-old actress, best known for her role on Neighbours, shared the joyful news on Instagram earlier this week, delighting her followers with an unexpected twist. Besides showcasing her growing baby bump, she playfully captioned her post, "WHOOPS! Thought it was #perimenopause. I thought WRONG!"
West, embracing her new chapter as motherhood approaches again, explained, "It’s not too much Christmas pudding either. And I couldn’t be happier. Not too sure about the title ‘Geriatric mum’ but here we are, and I’m winding back a little to grow this little surprise package I’ve dubbed Baby Number 7." She opened up about her feelings, reaching out to her audience for shared experiences and advice, especially from those who became parents later.
While celebrating her pregnancy, there’s uncertainty surrounding her relationship with Bottaro. Recent social media activity suggests the couple may have parted ways. Madeleine reportedly unfollowed Bottaro’s business page on Instagram, leading fans to speculate about the status of their relationship, especially since they haven’t been spotted together since December 2023.
Bottaro, who co-founded the environmental organization ReForest Now and has worked as an activist for over two decades, has been with West for more than three years. Their relationship began amid romantic outings at coastal locations, like Byron Bay, where they were once captured enjoying a sun-soaked day at the beach.
Madeleine and Maximo have shared significant moments together, particularly as partners supporting each other. West previously praised Bottaro for his unwavering support during her mental health challenges. "I’m lucky to have someone who is evolved and compassionate enough to go on this adventure with me without sugar-coat or trying to avoid the tough moments," she told Stellar magazine.
This affirmation of their bond casts her potential split from Bottaro as particularly poignant. Their romantic history has been intertwined with environmental activism, with West collaborating on various projects with ReForest Now since 2020, including tree planting initiatives.
Before Bottaro, Madeleine shared 13 years with celebrity chef Shannon Bennett, with whom she has six children: Phoenix, 19, Hendrix, 16, Xascha, 14, Xanthe, 12, and twins Xalia and Margaux, 10. Their relationship, albeit lengthy, ended tumultuously with West describing their separation as one where love turned toxic.
After their split, West transformed her life by moving to Byron Bay to remain close to her children. She purchased a $4.6 million home overlooking Tallow Beach, aiming to establish stability for her family. Yet life for the actress since then hasn't been without complications—West faced legal issues relating to her ex-father-in-law, which created public drama and scrutiny.
Despite this, West finds joy and hope as she embarks on the path to motherhood once more. Her light-hearted social media post about seeking advice demonstrates her genuine connection with her followers, showing her enthusiastic yet cautious approach to parenting.
Overall, the juxtaposition of celebrating the arrival of Baby Number 7—alongside the uncertainty surrounding her romantic life—creates both excitement and intrigue. Fans are eager to see how this new development will shape the actress’s life and her family dynamics moving forward.
West's willingness to share her experiences and seek advice reflects not only her genuine nature but also the realities many encounter when embracing life as 'older' parents. Her candidness resonates heartily with followers, many of whom send their congratulations and support as she prepares for this significant transition.