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Legends of Tomorrow star Courtney Ford is finding solace in her renewed friendship with estranged husband Brandon Routh.
“Our divorce has been amicable. Brandon and I transitioned from coworkers to coparents and genuine friends,” Ford, 47, exclusively told Us Weekly while attending the 2025 Gurus Awards, hosted by Gurus Magazine, on Sunday, October 12. “We’re really fortunate.”
Back in January, the Legends of Tomorrow stars revealed their decision to part ways after 17 years together. They share a 13-year-old son.
“We will always support each other as we navigate this unpredictable journey called life,” Ford and Routh, 46, expressed in a shared statement on Instagram. “Our son remains our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding during this time of change.”
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The pair found themselves confirming the news as Los Angeles wildfires threatened their home. Fortunately, their property did not burn down.
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“We were focused on grabbing our go-bags and evacuating yesterday,” Ford wrote via Instagram on January 9. “It feels ridiculous to post this statement with fires still raging, but an online publication announced our news before we could.”
When asked if she has any advice for couples going through a divorce, Ford joked to Us, “Don’t go through your divorce when the entire city is on fire.”
All jokes aside, Ford was grateful to have the opportunity to step out for Derek Warburton’s annual event in Los Angeles to present Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch with the Hope & Healing Award.
“I’m here as a patient of Dr Iris,” Ford shared with Us at the Cicada Restaurant & Lounge in Los Angeles. “She is my endometriosis surgeon, and she has changed my life. I’m here to honor her. When I was working on The CW on Legends of Tomorrow, the superhero show, I had actually developed a limp because of how severe my endometriosis was. When I talk about life-changing and life-saving, I mean, [Dr. Iris] saved my life and my career because I couldn’t walk.”
Courtney Ford and Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch Courtesy of Courtney Ford
According to the Mayo Clinic, endometriosis is an often-painful condition in which tissue that is similar to the inner lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus.
Treatments can help lessen pain and complications from the condition, although there is still no cure.
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“There aren’t even words to describe how much it means to me that she’s pain-free, and it’s why I do what I do,” Dr. Iris — who also wrote the book Beating Endo: How to Reclaim Your Life from Endometriosis — told Us about Ford’s progress. “When you see patients walk through the door who are not living their lives to their fullest, it’s heartbreaking to me. … To see her full of beauty and energy, it gives me energy.”
As Ford continues to raise her growing son, the actress hopes to continue sharing her story in hopes of inspiring other women that they too can live a full life with endometriosis.
“There is absolutely hope,” she said. “You really need to have someone who understands the gold standard of care and I hope everyone can find a specialist like Dr Iris. I wish we could clone her.”