Tina Arena's Son Leaves Australia for Paris Amidst 'Brutal' Covid Lockdown Trauma
Tina Arena has shared that her 18-year-old son, Gabriel, no longer lives with her, having moved to Paris to reside with his father, Vincent Mancini. Tina reveals that Gabriel left Australia due to the challenging lockdown conditions during the Covid pandemic, which greatly affected their family dynamics. She expressed feelings of anger towards the government's restrictions and spoke about the trauma they experienced, including her own need for therapy.
Tina Arena has disclosed that her 18-year-old son, Gabriel, is no longer residing with her, having relocated to Paris to live with his father. This move was influenced by the difficult lockdown conditions in Victoria during the Covid pandemic.
Gabriel's relocation and the impact of lockdowns
Tina Arena, the 56-year-old pop singer, shared that her son Gabriel left Australia permanently to stay with his father, French artist Vincent Mancini, amidst the harsh lockdown measures imposed in Victoria. Arena noted that Gabriel, who has been living in Paris for the past three years, struggled significantly with the restrictions during the pandemic. She expressed her frustrations about the lockdowns, stating that many, including herself, found it challenging to cope with being confined at home. The experience led to a 'heartbreaking time' for the family, contributing to their emotional struggles during the pandemic.
Tina's emotional journey through therapy
Reflecting on the situation, Tina admitted feeling 'quite traumatised' by the entire experience, prompting her to seek therapy. She openly shared that she regularly attends therapy sessions to deal with her unhappiness stemming from the lockdown period. The actions of Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, who implemented six lockdowns totaling 262 days since March 2020, drew criticism from many, with Arena being vocal about the emotional toll it took on families.
Challenges faced during homeschooling
During the isolation period, Tina also faced difficulties in homeschooling Gabriel, who was only 14 at the time. She revealed that she received multiple emails from teachers expressing concern over Gabriel’s lack of completed assignments. With the distractions of video games, Tina noted that her son was more inclined to play on his Xbox than focus on schoolwork. She acknowledged the challenges that children faced during the pandemic, emphasizing the emotional impacts of lockdown on their social interactions.
Tina's current relationship status
Currently, Tina is in a relationship with Swedish musician Mattias Lindblom, 53, which began in 2021. There are speculations about a possible secret marriage, as Tina was seen wearing a gold band on her left hand in January. The couple has been described as having a different dynamic than Tina's previous relationships, as insiders indicate that their connection has been easy and smooth from the start. Tina's last marriage was to her former manager, Ralph Carr, from 1995 to 1999, which was marked by challenges.
