Marjorie Barretto recently shared a glimpse of her growing friendship with Linda Marie Gorton, the Filipino-Australian ex-girlfriend of her former husband, actor Dennis Padilla. The two appeared all smiles while posing for a photo at what looked like a restaurant, which Marjorie posted on Instagram on May 16.
“Happy Birthday to my beautiful friend Linda. It’s been wonderful getting to know you,” Marjorie wrote, expressing her appreciation for their newfound connection. The celebrity mom also revealed that she and Gorton have spent hours talking through video calls, enjoying meaningful conversations.
Their bond seems to be flourishing, with Marjorie hinting at an upcoming reunion. “Can’t wait to see you end of May. Let’s celebrate our birthdays together!” she added.
Gorton, in response, expressed her gratitude, saying, “This is so sweet of you, Marj. True, we always have a good laugh and meaningful conversations… Hugs and kisses to you and the kids. And yes, let’s celebrate soon.”
While it is unclear when Marjorie and Gorton’s friendship began, their warm exchange has drawn attention, especially given their shared connection with Dennis Padilla.
Gorton made headlines in April 2024 when she disputed Padilla’s claims of supporting their children, Gavin and Maddie, and maintaining a co-parenting arrangement.
Marjorie, who shares three children—Julia, Claudia, and Leon Barretto—with Padilla, previously opened up about the alleged physical, verbal, and emotional abuse she experienced during their marriage. Her revelation came as she defended her children against criticisms following Padilla’s public complaint about being treated like a “visitor” at Claudia’s wedding.
