Danielle Bux shares a rare photo of former husband Gary Lineker with her lookalike daughter Ella, 20, as the friendly exes reunite for their annual Christmas dinner
Not everyone fancies a drink with their ex, but Danielle Bux and Gary Lineker were like two old friends after reuniting for a Christmas get-together on Wednesday evening.
The former couple have remained on good terms since terminating their seven-year marriage in 2016, and Danielle - who has since remarried - was joined by the Match Of The Day host during her latest trip to London.
Taking to Instagram, the Los Angeles based mother-of-two, 43, shared a rare photo of lookalike 20-year old daughter Ella - her eldest child from a former relationship - alongside retired footballer Gary, 62, ahead of their annual Christmas dinner.
Side by side: Danielle Bux shared a rare photo of ex-husband Gary Lineker with her 20-year old daughter Ella during their annual Christmas dinner in London on Wednesday evening
Sharing the same photograph on his own social media platform, ex-Tottenham Hotspur and England striker Gary wrote: 'Always a delight.'
The former couple confirmed their separation in 2016 after nine years of marriage, with Danielle subsequently relocating to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
Danielle also posted photos from a local ice rink, where she was joined by five-year old daughter Romy - her child with second husband Nate Greenwald.
Danielle's relationship with Greenwald, an Ivy League educated lawyer with CAA, was confirmed shortly after her move to the United States.
Lovely: Danielle also posted photos from a local ice rink, where she was joined by five-year old daughter Romy - her child with second husband Nate Greenwald
Already a parent to daughter Ella from a former relationship, the model and actress announced she was expecting her first child with Greenwald in February 2017.
A source told The Sun at the time: 'She is thrilled and so excited she’s pregnant. She's been keeping it a secret until she was over 12 weeks but now she’s telling family and friends.
'It’s nice because Gary never wanted to have kids with her. That was one of the reasons they broke up. So she thought she might have missed her chance to have any more kids.'
The couple welcomed their daughter, Romy Wren, in August 2017.
So happy: Danielle's relationship with Greenwald, an Ivy League educated lawyer with CAA, was confirmed shortly after her move to the United States
Sweet: The couple welcomed their daughter, Romy Wren, in August 2017
Confirming the news in a series of Instagram posts, she wrote: 'Our baby girl has arrived Romy Wren Greenwald. A whopper, as expected. 8.5lbs. 8/8/17.'
Shortly after announcing her pregnancy, ex-husband Gary was reportedly one of the first to congratulate the couple.
A source claimed: 'Danielle and Gary remain great friends and will continue seeing each other in that capacity with Nate's full blessing.'
Pals: Danielle and ex-husband Gary have remained good friends since divorcing in 2016 after nine years of marriage (pictured in 2013)
Speaking to the Express in 2019, Gary admitted he frequently socialises with Greeenwald during his trips to visit Danielle in southern California.
'He's not got a jealous bone in his body,' he said. 'We get on really well. We go out for dinner when I’m in LA. It might be unusual and people might go, "That’s weird" but, frankly, I don’t care. What is normal?
'Is it better to get divorced and end up fighting, screaming and shouting? Or is it better to get on if you can?'
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