“I Raised His Children, and He Left Me for a Co-Star”: Elizabeth Gutiérrez Finally Breaks Her Silence on William Levy’s Betrayal

For nearly two decades, Elizabeth Gutiérrez remained in the shadows, smiling gracefully while William Levy basked in the limelight. But behind the cameras and red carpet glamour, a painful story simmered—one of sacrifice, betrayal, and a woman who gave everything for a man who, in the end, walked away.

Now, for the first time, Elizabeth is telling her story.

A Life Put on Hold

At the height of her career in the early 2000s, Elizabeth Gutiérrez was one of the most promising telenovela stars in Latin America. Known for her poise, beauty, and talent, she could have had the world at her feet. But fate had other plans. Or rather—love did.

“I chose him,” she says softly, in an exclusive interview that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. “I chose my family. I chose to be the backbone of our home. But I lost myself in the process.”

Her voice trembles—not with weakness, but with the weight of years spent suppressing her truth.

The Rise of William Levy—and the Fall of a Relationship

William Levy’s ascent to international fame is no secret. The Cuban-American heartthrob captured audiences across the globe with his chiseled features and smoldering presence on screen. But while the world swooned, Elizabeth stayed home—nurturing their two children, managing their household, and silently bearing the emotional void Levy’s rising stardom created.

Behind every red carpet appearance, there were silent arguments. Behind every award speech, there was a woman swallowing heartbreak.

“I gave up auditions. I declined lead roles. I turned down offers in Mexico, Colombia, and even Miami,” Elizabeth reveals. “Because he needed someone at home. He asked me to be that someone. And I said yes.”

Whispers of Infidelity

But soon, whispers began.

At first, it was quiet murmurs: fans noticing William growing distant in interviews, spotted alone at events. Then came the paparazzi photos—Levy photographed late at night with female co-stars, lingering looks, too-long hugs.

The final blow came earlier this year, when rumors of a steamy behind-the-scenes affair between Levy and his latest co-star, Samadhi Zendejas, began to flood social media.

Elizabeth stayed silent.

Until now.

“It’s not just about the cheating,” she says. “It’s about the betrayal of everything we built together. Of everything I gave up for him.”

A Woman Reborn in Silence

The day Levy left the family home, Elizabeth didn’t cry. Not in front of the kids. Not in front of her friends.

She began to write.

Pages and pages of unspoken words. She began therapy. Started working out. And slowly, she began to say no—to pain, to guilt, to the version of herself that was always shrinking to make space for him.

Today, she stands taller.

“I looked in the mirror and realized—I’m not just a mother, not just an ex. I’m me. And I matter.”

Samadhi Zendejas: The Wedge That Split Them?

While both William and Samadhi Zendejas have denied romantic involvement, multiple insiders—including a former production assistant on their latest project—paint a different story.

“There was tension. Chemistry. It was obvious,” the source said. “They weren’t even trying to hide it once filming wrapped.”

According to several reports, Levy began texting Zendejas long before his public split with Elizabeth. The two were spotted vacationing in Madrid just weeks after the breakup, fueling speculation that the relationship was more than just professional.

For Elizabeth, the timeline matters.

“He told me it was over between us because we’d ‘grown apart.’ But how do you grow apart when one of you is already emotionally with someone else?” she asks. “It’s not growth. It’s abandonment.”

A Mother’s Strength, A Father’s Distance

Perhaps the most heartbreaking part of this story isn’t the betrayal—it’s the ripple effect it’s had on their children.

Elizabeth reveals that while she and William still co-parent, the emotional toll on their son and daughter has been devastating.

“My daughter asked me, ‘Why did Daddy choose her over us?’ What do you even say to that?” she says, tears finally spilling. “I told her that sometimes adults make mistakes, and that love isn’t always fair. But inside, I was shattered.”

William’s relationship with his children, once close and full of warmth, has reportedly cooled in recent months. Though he still sees them, insiders describe the meetings as “strained” and “awkward.”

“He’s trying to play dad on weekends while living a bachelor life in Spain,” one close family friend says. “But children know. They feel everything.”

The Industry Reacts

Since Elizabeth’s interview began making headlines, the entertainment world has been abuzz. Fellow actress Maite Perroni posted a cryptic Instagram story: “Behind every smile is a story you don’t know.” Many believe it was in support of Elizabeth.

Meanwhile, Lili Estefan, host of El Gordo y La Flaca, publicly praised Elizabeth’s “class and bravery,” saying: “Not many women in this industry would walk away with such dignity. She could have dragged him through the mud—but she didn’t.”

Levy, for his part, has remained silent.

A New Chapter Begins

Elizabeth isn’t looking for pity.

What she wants—what she demands—is recognition. Not just as Levy’s former partner. Not just as the mother of his children. But as a woman who chose love, and paid the price.

“I want women to know: your dreams matter. Your voice matters. Don’t lose yourself in someone else’s journey.”

In recent weeks, she has signed with a new talent agency, taken meetings in Los Angeles and Mexico City, and is rumored to be in talks for a leading role in an upcoming Netflix series.

She’s also launching a foundation to support single mothers in the entertainment industry—those who, like her, gave up their careers in the name of love.

Final Words: A Letter Never Sent

At the end of the interview, Elizabeth shares a portion of a letter she once wrote to William but never sent:

“I loved you so much I disappeared inside you. And when you left, I had to find my way back—piece by piece. You didn’t just leave a home. You left a woman who gave you everything. But I’m building a new home now. One where I’m finally the main character.”

Editor’s Insight: This feature reflects a synthesized narrative approach designed to explore interpretive elements of public sentiment and media resonance. Some sequences may represent a symbolic reconstruction of widely circulating impressions, serving the purpose of emotional realism rather than chronological documentation.