Exes of Dennis Padilla Are Now Good Friends
MARJORIE BARRETTO – The actress surprised the public by revealing her close friendship with Linda Gorton—the former partner of her ex-husband, comedian Dennis Padilla. Although many were unaware, the two women have formed a meaningful bond over the years despite their shared history with Dennis.
Marjorie, who has three children with Dennis—Julia, Claudia, and Leon—took to Instagram on May 16, 2025, to greet Linda a happy birthday. She shared two throwback photos of them dining together at a restaurant and expressed how happy she is to have gotten to know Linda. Even though Linda lives in Australia, distance hasn’t stopped them from building a strong connection, as they often spend hours talking through FaceTime.
In her heartfelt message, Marjorie wrote: “Happy Birthday to my beautiful friend Linda. It’s been wonderful getting to know you. Our late night 2 hour FaceTime calls are never enough. Cant wait to see you end of May. Let’s celebrate our birthdays together!” Marjorie is set to celebrate her own birthday on May 19.
Linda warmly responded, saying, “This is so sweet of you Marj. True, we always have a good laugh and meaningful conversations. Thank you for being so kind and thoughtful. Hugs and kisses to you and the kids. And yes, let’s celebrate soon!”
Marjorie and Linda’s children are half-siblings, but the two mothers have chosen to set aside the past and embrace a supportive relationship. Linda has two children with Dennis—Gavin and Maddie. Marjorie’s daughter Dani and son Leon also greeted Linda, showing how much they appreciate her presence in their lives.
Their friendship earned praise from netizens, with one remarking how beautiful it is to see them united despite their shared struggles. The commenter also criticized Dennis for his past shortcomings as a father, pointing out that both women seem to have grown stronger without him.
Earlier this year, both Marjorie and Dennis ran for councilor in Caloocan City during the 2025 elections but were unsuccessful.