Dawn O’Porter recalls feeling ‘sad and broken’ amid husband Chris O’Dowd’s Bridesmaids success

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Author and presenter Dawn O’Porter has recalled feeling “sad and broken” amid her husband’s Hollywood success. “My husband was a global superstar, but my confidence was the lowest it had ever been.” At the time, O’Porter had been let go from her TV presenting job and her weekly Stylist column. “I always thought if I was here it would be because of my own achievement, instead I was sad and broken, wishing I could bring something to the table.” O’Porter went on to recall how she would obsessively search her name on Twitter to find people asking when O’Dowd – newly globally successful – would break up with her. “I would never do that now.” Reflecting on that period of her life now, O’Porter said she takes a different approach.