dutch actress Esmée van Kampen has confirmed her separation from partner Rico,⁤ revealing she is now raising their daughter, Izza, as a single mother. The announcement ‍came via⁢ a deeply personal video shared this weekend on⁢ her social media channels.

Van Kampen gave birth to Izza Moïn⁢ on December 15, 2022. Shortly​ after the birth, she publicly addressed rumors of a breakup, but remained tight-lipped about her personal life.​ The ⁢recently released⁣ video offers a raw ⁤and emotional‌ glimpse into her experience.

The video features vulnerable ⁤moments of Van Kampen⁤ appearing exhausted and emotional ⁣- ⁢with tearful eyes ⁣and a visibly distressed​ expression ‌- interspersed with heartwarming images of ‍baby Izza.The footage‌ culminates in Van Kampen slowly regaining her composure and projecting ⁣strength.

Responding to a comment about appearing happy,⁢ van Kampen wrote, “‘You look so⁢ happy…’ ​Thank ⁢you, I chose myself. ⁢For her.” She accompanied the ‍post⁣ with the hashtags #singlemomlife and #single, directly addressing her changed relationship status.

the post ‌has‍ been met with an outpouring of support⁤ from fans and fellow⁣ artists. Singer and musical ⁣star April Darby commented, “Love‍ you darling! Proud of you!” Numerous other followers expressed sympathy and shared their own experiences with single motherhood.

One​ commenter‍ wrote, “Oh, dear, ⁢strong woman. I had no idea. Biggest hug for you.” Another shared, “this ‌is so recognizable. I’m also going through the same rough⁣ time. Big hug.”

Van Kampen previously announced plans to document her birth story in a book following Izza’s arrival.