| Personal Details Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Kate Mestitz |
| Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB | Born in 1967. As of 2025, she is around 58 years old. |
| Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Partner / Boyfriend | Was married but later divorced. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Children / No. of Kids | None |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | White |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Where is Kate Mestitz now? | The psychologist Kate Mestitz is best known as Guy Pearce’s former wife. |
Wikipedia Bio / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Kate Mestitz, known alternatively and incorrectly to some as Kate Pearce, is a renowned Australian psychologist. Although out of the spotlight for quite some time, she is most notably known as the ex-wife of actor Guy Pearce.
- Pearce is most notably known for his work in L.A. Confidential, Memento, and in more recent blockbusters such as Iron Man 3 and Prometheus.
- The auburn-haired woman has graced the red carpet with Pearce many times, and was often noted for sporting a very distinct, rebellious style.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Mestitz first met former husband Pearce when they were twelve years old and attended the same school.
- They “dated” for about a month or so as children, a relationship neither of them took seriously.
- To obtain her degree in Psychology, Mestitz went to the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, known today as RMIT University.
- Although known best as the top design school in the southern hemisphere, RMIT has also earned a reputation as being a great school for research.
- There, she studied both psychology and social work, and continues her practice to this day.
Profession, Net worth and TV Career :
- Mestitz began her career as a psychologist and social worker shortly after graduation, and even helped Pearce with her practice in the early stages of his career.
- While she keeps her professional work a closely guarded secret to maintain the confidentiality of her clients, she still practices out of Melbourne & does not plan on relocating.
Married Life :
- Born in 1967, Mestitz married Pearce on March 15, 1997, at the age of 30.
- After parting ways during their childhood, the two of them reconnected by chance ten years later.
- As soon as Pearce saw her, he knew she had come back into his life for a reason.
- The couple remained married for eighteen years, and showed up to numerous red-carpet events together as Pearce’s career continued to progress.
- Neither were shy about showing some PDA in front of the cameras, and in 2012, they even sparked some controversy when Pearce grabbed one of Mestitz’s breasts and smiled into the camera as they were walking together one morning.
Children :
- The couple had no children during their marriage, claiming it was a mutual decision between the two of them, but they did own two dogs.
- Zelda and Lulu are both basenjis, a breed of Egyptian hunting dogs that tend to have cat-like characteristics.
- In 2015, they divorced, with both Pearce and Mestitz ensuring the public that they will still remain close friends.
Interesting Facts, Style and Trivia :
- Mestitz also never shied away from her personal style, and wore everything from elegant dresses that showed off her tattoos to suits that looked even better than Pearce’s.
- She has always loved tattoos, and has at least two larger pieces. Her back tattoo is a beautiful, full-colored piece that goes from her neck all the way down to the small of her back.
- Her newest one is an arm tattoo that runs down her shoulder.