Who was Marco Brancaccia? Colin Firth's ex Livia Giuggioli shares relationship update years after affair with alleged stalker journalist

Marco Brancaccia is now making headlines thanks to his connection with Colin Firth and Livia Giuggioli’s long-term marriage and divorce.

Colin Firth and Livia Giuggioli were known for their long standing marriage in the entertainment industry. Now, years following their split and divorce, Livia has revealed an unusual update about her relationship with Colin and the unexpected dynamic between her new partner and her past husband.

The couple garnered attention in 2018 when speculation arose that Livia had a relationship with journalist Marco Brancaccia during her brief split from Colin. Apart from his connection to Livia, not much is known about Marco Brancaccia's personal or family life.

Brancaccia, who is an Italian journalist working with ANSA news agency, had known Livia for years before their relationship reportedly became romantic from 2015 to 2016.

"We met at a party at Colin and Livia’s house in Italy. I had known her for years and one thing led to another. We started an affair that lasted just under a year."

Brancaccia told The Sun in an interview. Livia Giuggioli and Colin Firth released a joint statement at the time, which revealed that the affair happened during a brief private separation and stated that they have since reconciled.

But things took a turn for the worse after Brancaccia’s romance reportedly ended. Livia accused him of stalking and harassing her with unwanted messages and emails, a claim Brancaccia has consistently denied.

More about Marco Brancaccia's response and Livia Giuggioli’s recent statements

Marco Brancaccia’s account of events was starkly different from that of Livia. He said the stalking accusation was a fabrication designed to discredit him.

He admitted to sending an email to Colin Firth telling him about the affair, for which he subsequently apologized. He maintained that he had only exchanged a small number of messages, but never stalked the couple. He told The Sun,

"I’m accused of making hundreds of calls to them. I sent two WhatsApp messages and an email to Colin, which I do regret now. I am the one who is being made out to be mad when I have done nothing wrong."

Court papers at the time depicted that Marco Brancaccia’s alleged harassment occurred between September 2016 and April 2017. Although no charges were filed, the case was resolved with a private settlement by the parties in July 2018. Lawyers on both sides agreed to make no future public comment about the case.

Speaking in a recent interview with HELLO! magazine on May 5, 2025, Livia shared where things are at today between her and Colin. The couple seems to be doing well after their divorce. Livia stated that Colin and she have a beautiful relationship now as they have worked hard to maintain the family together. She said,

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"Colin and I have a wonderful relationship. We have worked on that a lot, and in keeping the family together. I have a partner; he has a partner and we’re all together all the time It's an extended, crazy family."

She added that her new partner, Callum Grieve, is good friends with Colin Firth and that they are bonded by a shared passion for Arsenal Football Club.

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