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Janet Montgomery Says She Became a Single Mother After Husband Left 10 Days After Son’s Birth

Her lengthy Instagram message described grief, exhaustion, a long process of rebuilding, plus thanks to followers for their support.

Overview

  • Montgomery disclosed in a public Instagram post that her husband, Joe Fox, left about ten days after the birth of their son Milo, leaving her to raise two children as a single parent.
  • She wrote that the last year included moments of grief, exhaustion and fear and that she has spent months rebuilding her life and caring for her children.
  • Montgomery did not give a reason for the separation in the post and media outlets report that Fox has not issued a public comment or response.
  • The disclosure places the split in the couple’s timeline: they began dating in November 2017, welcomed daughter Sunday Juno in March 2019, married in December 2019, and had son Milo in December 2025.
  • Montgomery remains a working actress with upcoming projects including The Rookie: North, and she said the community response to her openness has been a crucial source of practical and emotional support as she adjusts to single parenthood.