'It's no great secret how they've got close:' James McAvoy 'linked to X-Men co-star Alexandra Shipp' after it's revealed he's to divorce wife of nine years Anne-Marie Duff

James McAvoy and Anne Marie-Duff shocked fans when they issued a joint statement announcing they are to divorce. And the Scottish actor, 37, has allegedly formed a close friendship with his X-Men co-star Alexandra Shipp, 24, according to a report in the Daily Mirror. A source told the publication: 'It's no great secret how they've got close. James has been quite open among the cast and crew that his marriage was over - and it seems he has struck up a friendship with Alex since then.