Lily Sastry reflects on turmoil from parents' divorce

Lily Sastry, the daughter of Rowan Atkinson, has opened up about the emotional impact of her parents' divorce, which she described as a period of 'darkness and chaos' during her twenties. The split, which occurred after 24 years of marriage between Atkinson and Sunetra Sastry, left Lily feeling lost and struggling with feelings of loneliness. In her candid online post, she reflected on her journey of self-discovery, stating that it took years to navigate her broken family, find her identity, and pursue her passion for art, which she credits as her guiding light. Lily, now 30, has changed her surname to Sastry and is actively working as a professional artist, having held her debut exhibition in December. She acknowledged the challenges of growing up in a high-profile family and the mistakes she made along the way. Despite the struggles, she emphasized the importance of art in her life, helping her make sense of her experiences and aspirations.