Ewa Chodakowska is separating from her husband after 17 years. We know the reason

Ewa Chodakowska and Lefteris Kavoukis are splitting up. They were together for 17 years

On 2 September 2026, Ewa Chodakowska announced the end of her marriage to Lefteris Kavoukis. For 17 years, the couple were not only in a relationship but also worked together on professional projects. In a published statement, they emphasised that over the years they had been partners, family and friends to one another.

The news came as a surprise to many fans. Chodakowska had spoken publicly on numerous occasions about her relationship with her husband, and their private and professional lives had been closely intertwined over the years.

Most importantly, however, was what the couple wrote about the reasons behind their decision.

Why did Ewa Chodakowska split from her husband? They gave a specific reason

The reason for Ewa Chodakowska and Lefteris Kavoukis’s split was reportedly, above all, work, which over time began to take up more and more of their lives.

As they explained in a joint statement, work began to dominate other areas of their daily lives. The couple tried to sort things out again, but ultimately both came to the conclusion that they had different visions for their future.

At the same time, the couple made it very clear what should not be considered the cause of their marriage ending.

Ewa Chodakowska denies rumours of infidelity and a third party

Chodakowska and Kavoukis emphasised that neither infidelity nor a third party was behind the split. They also stressed that the decision was not caused by differences in their approaches to parenthood. In their statement, they said that in this situation “there is neither a culprit nor a victim”.

This is particularly significant in the context of the trainer’s previous comments on motherhood. Ewa Chodakowska has long spoken publicly about her conscious decision not to have children.

Ewa Chodakowska did not want to have children. She discussed this with her husband before their wedding

The subject of children regularly came up in interviews with the trainer. Chodakowska openly admitted that she had never felt a strong desire to become a mother.

Importantly, Lefteris Kavoukis was said to have been aware of her stance even before the wedding.

The trainer explained that, before formalising their relationship, she had a serious conversation with her future husband. She told him that she had no plans to become a mother. Kavoukis then asked her to give herself six months to reconsider this decision. When her stance had not changed after six months, the couple discussed the matter again. According to Chodakowska’s account, her partner eventually admitted that he did not want children either.

That is why, when they announced their separation, the couple made it clear that childlessness was not the reason for the breakdown of their relationship.

Ewa Chodakowska on choosing to remain childless

For years, the trainer had been faced with questions about pregnancy and motherhood. Initially, she gave evasive answers, hoping that perhaps her attitude might change one day.

Ultimately, she decided to state publicly that this was a conscious choice on her part. In an interview with Plejada, she emphasised that the decision was not due to health issues or fertility problems.

Chodakowska also spoke about her mother’s experiences, which had influenced the way she herself viewed motherhood. She recounted the complications during her mother’s first pregnancy and the immense sacrifice she later observed in her mother’s daily life. The trainer admitted that this inspired respect in her, but also a fear of the responsibility that comes with being a mother.

Ewa Chodakowska also spoke openly about her faith and the Church

Ewa Chodakowska’s private life also interested her fans because of her stated approach to faith. The trainer emphasised that spirituality is an important, yet very personal, part of her life.

Although Lefteris Kavoukis is Orthodox, the couple decided years ago to formalise their relationship in church. Chodakowska also said that she participates in religious life, though she separates her faith from her views on the institution and the clergy.

In one interview, she explained that she attends church primarily because of her own relationship with God. She also emphasised that she chooses places where no political messages are conveyed during Mass.