Armie Hammer's ex Elizabeth Chambers reveals how she has put the 'trauma' of his shock cannibalism and rape scandal 'behind her' - as her close pal praises mom-of-two for 'healing' her relationship with the actor for the sake of their kids

Armie Hammer's ex-wife Elizabeth Chambers has been praised for the way she is able to 'co-exist' with her former spouse, with her business partner stating that the TV presenter has worked through a 'healing process'.

Elizabeth, 41, will be seen showcasing how she has turned the island into a safe space for her family in the new reality series, Grand Cayman: Secrets of Paradise -  years after the world was shocked by the multiple allegations of rape and cannibalism made against Call Me By Your Name actor Armie, 37, in 2021.

The TV presenter and actor were married from May 2010 until their separation in July 2020, with the pair agreeing to share custody of their daughter Harper, nine, and seven-year-old son, Ford.

Now her business partner and co-star Frank Schilling has shed light on how the mother-of-two has succeeded in maintaining a friendly relationship with her ex for the sake of her children.

'I've watched them go through that whole process,' the restaurateur explained exclusively to DailyMail.com. 'For Elizabeth, it's always been about the kids.'

Armie Hammer 's ex-wife Elizabeth Chambers has been praised for the way she is able to 'co-exist' with her former spouse; pictured in 2019

The pair share custody of their daughter Harper, nine, and seven-year-old son, Ford

Recalling a recent interaction he witnessed between the former couple, Frank stated: 'I was playing with my son at the school playground and I saw Armie and Elizabeth together.

'I almost thought it was a boyfriend or something. Then I realized, "Oh, no that’s Armie." They were together but not holding hands or canoodling.'

He continued: 'It was evident that they have come to terms where they're able to co-exist in the same area.'

The businessman, who also owns Aphrodise Sparkling Rosé, mused that living on the island has allowed for the pair's cordial interactions as he continued: 'One funny thing about the Cayman Islands is that you get to go through the whole catharsis and the whole healing process about the end of a relationship. 

'I think that's harder to do in a big city because you have the expectations of your friends and coworkers... Heaven forbid, you get seen out doing that and then be judged.'

He added: ' Out here, you can go through that process in peace. It has all the criteria to make all that healing and recovery possible. It's a great place to raise children and have a family.'

The businessman continued: 'The way they carry themselves here, I've always seen them as a family. Not as a movie star and a TV presenter. Elizabeth just seemed like a very quintessential soccer mom.'

In trailers for the reality series, Elizabeth opens up about how her life changed completely following her decision to move to the island with her then-husband. 

Elizabeth, 41, will be seen showcasing how she has turned the island into a safe space for her family in the new reality series, Grand Cayman: Secrets of Paradise

 The series showcases Elizabeth's work to open up a fourth location in the Cayman Islands

'Grand Cayman has been a sanctuary for me. I moved here with my husband and children three years ago, but things have changed since then,' she stated to the camera. 'Even in paradise, it's hard to know who to trust.'

'It's called the "Cayman Curse". People who move to the island with their significant other.... it never lasts,' cast member Courtney McTaggart added.

The TV presenter has partnered with Frank Schilling's restaurant, Mykonos Steak Club

Elizabeth then continues: 'A lot of the trauma that I've experienced in the past two years is behind me... I went through a very public divorce that was riddled with scandal.'

The mother-of-two and her ex-husband Armie announced they were separating in July 2020 in the wake of a series of disturbing allegations made against the Call Me By Your Name actor by multiple women, who accused him of violent abuse. 

He has repeatedly denied the allegations however the fallout surrounding the scandal has seen Armie's Hollywood career all but vanish.  

Frank was quick to praise Elizabeth for pushing through the scandal and focusing on her protecting her children and growing her successful business, Bird Bakery.

The series showcases Elizabeth's work to open up a fourth location in the Cayman Islands, after starting a partnership with Frank's restaurant, Mykonos Steak Club.

Frank claimed the pair's collaboration was 'very serendipitous' as he stated: 'It just fell into place because we had all the trimmings and materials that she was looking for and she spent so much time down here so it seemed to be that symbiotic kind of as a fit.

Frank has shed light on how the mother-of-two has succeeded in maintaining a friendly relationship with her ex for the sake of her children; pictured in 2017

'It was wonderful and serendipitous for her to come in. We just wanted to make it something nice for her and make it something nice for us.'

The businessman, whose Malibu property is on sale through Concierge Auctions, admitted he had only known Elizabeth and Armie 'socially' before they split, and went on to develop more of a friendship with the TV presenter during the pandemic.

Frank had nothing but praise for his business partner's dedication to her work and her children as he continued: 'She's a good woman and she's had a really, really good mother.

'This is the best way I can put it is that she's this super alpha female. She also has just great physical energy and is a force of nature.'

He added: 'At the end of the day, she's the kid's mom and she does a lot to grind it all forward financially.'

Armie, who is a scion of the ultra wealthy family behind Occidental Petroleum and Arm & Hammer baking soda products, had been under investigation for sexual assault since February 2021 after his ex-girlfriend, Effie Angelova, 26, accused him of 'violently' raping and abusing her in 2017. 

He denied the accusations of rape through his attorney and said all of his sexual encounters were 'completely consensual, discussed and agreed upon in advance and mutually participatory'.

The businessman, who also owns Aphrodise Sparkling Rosé, mused that living on the island has allowed for the pair's cordial interactions

Several other women came forward and accused Hammer of being interested in kinky sex and even cannibalism in the wake of Effie's claims.

The star, who first made his name playing both the Winklevoss twins in The Social Network, was dropped by his personal publicist and former agency as well as multiple projects following the allegations.

Hammer also stepped down from a role in Jennifer Lopez's film Shotgun Wedding, but maintained his innocence.

'I'm not responding to these bulls***t claims but in light of the vicious and spurious online attacks against me, I cannot in good conscience now leave my children for four months to shoot a film in the Dominican Republic,' he said in a statement to DailyMail.

The actor subsequently claimed he tried to commit suicide in the Cayman Islands, where he got a job selling timeshares, following the backlash.

He admitted he was emotionally abusive towards his former partners, but blamed his actions on being traumatized by a youth pastor who allegedly sexually abused him when he was 13.

Hammer's former partners Paige Lorenze and Courtney Vucekovich then also accused him of being physically and emotionally abusive while they were together.

The pair split in July 2020 following disturbing allegations that Armie had perpetrated violent abuse on women, which he has denied; pictured in 2018

Armie has not been charged by the LA County District Attorney, and has since made attempts to restart his career. 

During the initial claims, Elizabeth took to social media and pledged her support for Armie's alleged victims. 

She stated: 'For weeks, I’ve been trying to process everything that has transpired. I am shocked, heartbroken, and devastated. Heartbreak aside, I am listening and will continue to listen and educate myself on these delicate matters. I didn’t realize how much I didn’t know. 

'I support any victim of assault or abuse and urge anyone who has experienced this pain to seek the help she or he needs to heal. At this time, I will not be commenting further on this matter.'

The TV star continued: 'My sole focus and attention will continue to be on our children, on my work and on healing during this incredibly difficult time.'

Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise premieres on Freeform April 9, and airs the next day on Hulu.