Matilda Thomas, an 18-year-old student from London, is dating Pete Doherty of the band Babyshambles. Thomas and Doherty, 29, have known each other for two years and began dating sometime in the summer of 2008.NOW Magazine: Pete Doherty dating 18-year-old Matilda Thomas Thomas' parents reportedly have forced her into therapy since she began dating Doherty, who has had his share of public drug-related troubles.Daily Mirror: Pete Doherty's new girlfriend Matilda worries parents Doherty previously dated model Kate Moss.
Scandal
In September 2005, footage of Doherty and Kate Moss snorting cocaine was released to the media. As a result, Moss lost several lucrative modeling contracts. Since Doherty already had a reputation for illicit behavior, it is unknown whether his career was hurt or helped by the media attention.
Quotes
"My mum made me attend alcohol counseling because I started drinking so much. Pete drinks a lot and I feel like I have to keep up, but it's hard."—Matilda Thomas to London's Daily MirrorNOW Magazine: Pete Doherty dating 18-year-old Matilda Thomas
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Fast Facts
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Matilda Thomas is 18 years old
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Pete Doherty is 29 years old
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Doherty has been arrested multiple times on drug chargesThe London Paper: Pete Doherty and his beauty
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Doherty was a founding member of the English rock group The Libertines, which broke up in 2004
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Doherty was linked romantically to models Kate Moss and Portia Freeman
