In 2013, Simon Cowell’s love life became a headline when it was revealed that he had been engaged in a passionate affair with the wife of his friend, Andrew Silverman.
The affair came to light when it was discovered that Lauren Silverman, Andrew’s wife at the time, was pregnant with Cowell’s child.
In a recent interview with The Daily Mail, Cowell expressed his surprise at the situation, recounting how he was called out of a meeting by an assistant who informed him that his girlfriend needed to speak urgently.
Cowell admitted that the affair was not something he had planned, but when he attended the first scan with Lauren, he felt a strong protective instinct towards both her and their unborn child.
He confessed, “I can’t hold my head up about it.
But we have all moved on.”
Since then, Andrew and Lauren Silverman have divorced, and Andrew is now engaged to Samantha Zimmerman.
Lauren frequently travels between New York and the UK to spend time with her son, Adam, who she shares with Andrew.
While Cowell was once known for his flashy lifestyle and string of beautiful girlfriends, he now describes himself as a non-conventional dad who adores his son.
He reflects on how he didn’t want to become a “Hugh Hefner type” in his older years, emphasizing that he has changed.
Despite their happiness as new parents, Cowell and Lauren don’t have immediate plans for marriage.
However, they do want more children and have already chosen a girl’s name.
The question remains: can a couple whose relationship started with infidelity overcome the challenges and make it work in the long run?
According to psychiatrist and author Gail Saltz, starting a relationship with infidelity affects trust and presents an additional challenge.
However, she believes that it doesn’t necessarily mean the relationship is doomed.
Both partners will need to work harder to rebuild trust and demonstrate commitment.
Saltz notes that people who cheat are not necessarily destined to cheat again.
Sometimes, infidelity is a result of underlying issues in a failing marriage.
However, having a child together could motivate Cowell towards monogamy, as the responsibility of raising a child often makes splitting up more difficult.
In the end, only time will tell if Cowell and Lauren can overcome the obstacles and build a lasting relationship.
