Thandiwe Newton, 49, packs on the PDA with musician Lonr, 25,after split from husband Ol Parker (Photos)

Thandiwe Newton, 49, packs on the PDA with musician Lonr, 25,after split from husband Ol Parker (Photos)

Thandiwe Newton was pictured for the first time on Saturday amid reports of her split from husband Ol Parker (centre) – and confirmed the end of their 23-year marriage with a very public display of affection with musician LONR.

The 49-year-old Hollywood star, dressed in a green print fleece, khaki cargo trousers and bucket hat, gave credence to the whirling speculation that she had parted ways with her director husband by stopping for a passionate kiss and holding hands with the rapper, 25, in Miami.

The embattled actress, who it has been said is heading to rehab, diverted her attention from recent adversity by lapping up some time in the balmy Florida temperatures with the California native.