ACTRESS Kristin Scott Thomas has split from her husband of 17 years.

ACTRESS Kristin Scott Thomas has split from her husband of 17 years.

The Four Weddings And A Funeral star is no longer with French gynaecologist Francois Oliviennes, with whom she has three children.

Paris-based Kristin, 45, is being comforted in London by jobbing actor Tobias Menzies.

A close pal said: "Kristin and Tobias have been sharing some very tender moments together. It's a difficult time for her and he's been a real shoulder to cry on."

Kristin met Tobias in 2003 in a stage production of The Three Sisters. They have spent many nights out together in recent weeks—and Kristin has been house hunting in London. The Oscar-nominated actress met Francois when she was 21. They have Hannah, 16, Joseph 14, and George, four.

She is currently rehearsing for As You Desire Me, which opens at London's Playhouse next week.

Tobias has had bit parts in TV's Casualty and Midsomer Murders.

A theatrical source said: "Kristin's been looking forward to time away from her family troubles."