Martine McCutcheon 'feeling stronger than ever' after split from husband Jack McManus

, the former EastEnders star and Love Actually actress, faced a tough blow this summer However, after posting a radiant selfie on social media last week, it seems Martine is bouncing back stronger than ever.

A source claimed to !: "Martine is feeling stronger than ever at the moment, she's worked hard to move past the split. It was a really tough time for her, but she's out the other side now".The 48 year old actress announced her separation from Jack in August, after 18 years together. She shared a heartfelt statement on , writing: "After much thought and consideration, Jack has decided it's best for us to separate after 18 years together and I accept his decision. We are both so very blessed and grateful for our beautiful, 9-year-old son Rafferty, whose happiness and welfare, has always been, and will continue to be, our number 1 priority".

Martine added that despite the split, they would continue to 'cherish' their role as parents and work towards ensuring their son feels safe and secure. She concluded: "Our love for Rafferty, is something that will never, waver, or change and we obviously want to protect him and help him feel as safe and secure as possible."

Martine and Jack's dreamy 2012 wedding on the idyllic shores of Lake Como seemed to paint them as the quintessential couple. And with Martine posting smitten pictures just weeks before announcing their break-up, fans were left in disbelief by the news of their split.

Even though she made it apparent that parting ways wasn't her choice, Martine is now moving onto the next chapter. The source continued that Martine is steadily navigating her heartache: "She has moved past the split and her mojo is coming back, she's not all the way there yet but she is feeling and looking the best she has in a long time."

Initially retreating from the limelight, Martine's now ready for a comeback, as the source continued: "To begin with, Martine was hiding away a little bit but now she wants to get back out there, she's getting her career back on track and is enjoying quality time with her son. She has remembered she's got a life to live now."

Reflecting on Instagram shortly after her marital woes became public, Martine hinted at Jack's decision being an inevitable one, stating: "I didn't have the year I wanted, I had the year I needed. I grew so much this year and for that I am grateful."

Now, Martine has been enjoying some quality time with her son Rafferty and her closest family and friends. "Martine has got incredible support," said the source, as they went on to add, "And they're actually saying, 'Don't forget who you are! You did My Fair Lady, you did a film with Hugh Grant, don't forget how big you were'. They are reminding her who she is - because she did forget and had lost her confidence for a while."

Not only is Martine feeling more confident in herself, but it appears that her personal growth has also given her the drive to reignite her passions - making a return to her pop career this week.

Martine previously topped the charts with her debut 1999 hit Perfect Moment, but has been absent from the music scene in recent years. However, fans were overjoyed recently as part of an advert for supermarket chain . The ad featured Martine looking fabulous in a sequinned jumpsuit, belting out the classic tune and showing off some serious dance moves.

With a glamorous new chapter ahead, Martine has also debuted a new look. Last week, she shared a selfie on Instagram, beaming brightly and looking fresh-faced after what she described as some 'skin work' at a luxury aesthetics clinic.

According to the insider, Martine has undergone a stunning transformation following her breakup, revealing: "Martine is looking amazing at the moment, she got new teeth over the summer and they look great. She wants to look her best and radiant - she doesn't want people seeing her as down in the dumps."

The source also claimed that the star remains open to finding love again: "She is keen to meet someone else when the time is right and to look good for this new chapter."