David Duchovny to sue over affair claims

The X-Files star wants £1million in damages

David Duchovny is taking legal action over a newspaper report that he cheated on estranged wife Tea Leoni with his tennis coach.

The Mail On Sunday claimed that The X-Files star was involved with Edit Pakay, 28, for at least 6 months.

David's lawyer’s have furiously denied the claims and now the actor has filed a lawsuit at LA County Superior Court for defamation and is seeking at least £1million in damages.

‘The story falsely alleges that Duchovny sought out Ms Pakay to be his tennis instructor and that the “professional relationship”...quickly turned into a love match,’ the suit reads, reports TMZ.

David, 48, who checked into rehab for sex addiction in August, announced his separation from wife Tea, 42, last week.

The pair, who have been married since 1997, are parents to daughter Madelaine West, 9, and son Kyd, 6.

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David Duchovny: Actor and ex-wife are still close

David Duchovny and Téa Leoni are said to be closer than ever, despite their split.

The separated before the actor went to rehab for sex addiction, but a pal says they’re still on good terms.

‘They get along great together,’ the source reveals. ‘They are such a nice family, so down to earth.’

David, 48, is currently filming Californication, and co-star Madchen Amick says he is missing his kids Madelaine West, 9, and Kyd, 6.

‘His family is really important to him,’ she tells People.

‘The hard part about doing the show is being away from them. He really adores them.’

The X-Files star is due to appear with Demi Moore in upcoming film The Joneses.

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David Duchovny separated from wife

David Duchovny and Tea Leoni have been "separated for several months", amid claims the actress received explicit text messages from Billy Bob Thornton.

'The X-Files' star David - who recently completed a stint in rehab for sex addiction - is said to have decided to end the 11-year marriage after discovering the raunchy messages on Tea's phone.

David and Tea - who have two children, nine-year-old Madelaine West and six-year-old Kyd - released a statement confirming their split yesterday (15.10.08).

The statement read: "In light of continuous speculation over the lives and marriage of Tea Leoni and David Duchovny, the couple has confirmed that they have in fact been separated for several months. The couple had hoped to keep this separation private for the sake of their children."

Tea and Billy - who met while shooting new comedy movie 'Manure' earlier this year - are now rumoured to be romantically involved.

A source close to Tea, 42, and 53-year-old Billy, who is a musician in his own band, told website MailOnline: "Tea even helps Billy load and unload his truck."

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David Duchovny out of rehab

David Duchovny has checked out of a rehabilitation clinic where he was being treated for sex addiction.

'The X-Files' star is returning to work and will begin shooting new film 'The Joneses' - which also stars Demi Moore and Amber Heard - according to his lawyer Stanton 'Larry' Stein.

He said: "David is out of rehab and about to start a new movie. He successfully completed his treatment."

The 48-year-old actor - who has a daughter Madelaine West, nine, and son Kyd, six, with his wife, 'Ghost Town' star Tea Leoni - voluntarily entered the facility in August after becoming addicted to online pornography.

David said at the time: "I ask for respect and privacy for my wife and children as we deal with this situation as a family."

Now he has left rehab, David and his family are set to move to New York from Los Angeles, to get away from the hectic Hollywood lifestyle.

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Tea Leoni cancelled public appearances to support David Duchovny in rehab

Tea Leoni has cancelled a series of public appearances to be by husband David Duchovny's side while he's in rehab.

The X Files star, 48, checked into a US clinic for sex addiction last week.

Tea, 42, has pulled out of a planned appearance Toronto Film Festival where she was due to promote new movie Ghost Town.

The couple have 2 children: Madelaine West, 9, and Kyd Miller, 6.

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