Lan Phuong said she was depressed and had to see a psychiatrist because of her Western husband, then took her child and left home.

Recently, the news that Lan Phuong confirmed her separation from her Western husband has shocked fans. The reason is that she had no warning signs about this marriage before. In addition, she also revealed that she suffered from depression and had to see a doctor many times, causing confusion.

On the evening of July 24, Lan Phuong officially revealed the truth behind her seemingly perfect marriage. She revealed that the reason for her separation from her Western husband David Duffy was due to deep wounds inside, the long-simmering conflicts that she had silently endured alone for many years. Until recently, the actress began to hint at freedom after a long journey of suffocation and loneliness, making fans worried.

Lan Phuong married her foreign husband David Duffy, a British man who works in the hotel and resort industry, in 2018. The couple has two children but has not yet had a wedding. The actress once shared that she does not care about this because she sees the wedding as just a formality. David has received many compliments from Lan Phuong, commenting that he is a good husband and father, always supporting her in taking care of her family and children and respecting and supporting everything she wants to do. That seems to help Lan Phuong feel more comfortable and make them understand each other better.

However, the dark side of the marriage gradually emerged. "David Duffy is a good husband, a good father. Over time, we had disagreements and different opinions. However, I gradually learned to think about balance, instead of focusing on my own desires," Lan Phuong said. Despite trying to reconcile, language barriers and cultural differences, especially when both were tired or stressed, made understanding difficult.

The peak of her suffering was when Lan Phuong admitted to suffering from severe depression before and after giving birth to her second child. She lost both her mental and emotional balance, partly due to her husband transferring to Da Nang for work right when she was at the end of her pregnancy. This period of time became "hell on earth" for the actress.

"There were days when I cried several times. I went through some pretty tough days. During the last 3 months of pregnancy, I was very heavy and tired. 3 months after giving birth, taking care of my child alone, with the pain from the surgery wound, I cried a lot. I had to try not to cry in front of my child, not wanting him to be affected by my negative emotions. I was really depressed," Lan Phuong shared, her voice full of bitterness. The physical pain mixed with loneliness and mental fatigue pushed her into the depths of depression.

At the end of 2024, Lan Phuong made a big decision: moving to Da Nang to shorten the distance, hoping to reconcile the conflicts between the couple, and help the whole family reunite. At this time, her personal page was filled with family moments together, traveling together, making the audience believe that everything was fine.

However, the reality was much harsher. In June 2025, Lan Phuong returned to the film set and continuously hinted at freedom and loneliness. Talking about her time in Da Nang, Lan Phuong said that her husband did not understand her condition, which made her more depressed.

"For my husband, I left all my work in Hanoi and brought my two children to live in Da Nang for a few months, hoping for some support. But he was busy with work, so from morning to night, I was the only one taking care of my two children and trying to do what I could with my job. My depression did not improve at all," Lan Phuong bitterly confessed. Her partner's indifference, or simply lack of understanding, left her alone in her own battle with the disease.

In the midst of despair, Lan Phuong made a life-or-death decision: to heal herself. She did not hesitate to seek professional help, seeing a psychiatrist and psychologist. At the same time, she also brought her two children back to Hanoi to live, away from the environment and factors that made her depression worse. This was a courageous act, showing that she put her own mental health and the happiness of her children first. In addition, Lan Phuong also proactively shared her true feelings and thoughts with her family, seeking sharing and support from loved ones.

Lan Phuong thanked her colleagues and audience for encouraging her about her marriage crisis. "When I'm lonely like this, reading the love and encouragement for me makes me feel better. At least I know I'm not alone, I don't have to carry everything by myself anymore," she shared, showing that the warmth of everyone's love helped her overcome the most difficult period.

Lan Phuong announces separation from her 2m Western husband, heartbroken for her two young children Minh Lợi07:10:28 25/07/2025The short but emotional status posted by actress Lan Phuong on social media quickly attracted attention and many words of encouragement from friends and fans.