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Alan Ritchson and Catherine Ritchson are closing a chapter.
The Reacher actor and his wife announced they have broken up after 20 years of marriage, with the couple—who first met as teenagers—sharing the news in a joint statement.
“After twenty years together, Cat and I have decided to end our marriage and continue alongside one another in a different way,” the pair began in a Sept. 12 Instagram post. “We grew up together. We built a life and family together. And we are raising three incredible boys who will always be the center of our world.”
Alan and Catherine—who share sons Calem, 13, Edan, 12, and Amory, 10—continued, “Nothing can diminish what these years have meant to us—or the love and respect we will always share.”
The two went on to emphasize that their main focus is co-parenting their kids along with prioritizing their own personal growth as individuals.
“The best gift we can give one another—and our boys—right now is friendship, grace and commitment to becoming the strongest co-parents we can be,” the statement continued. “We also want to give each other room to grow into the people we are becoming.”
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Ultimately, Alan, 43, and Catherine want to be able to adjust to their new normal in private.
“Change is hard enough without the world weighing in,” they wrote. “We hope, especially for the sake our boys, that you will allow our family to move through this chapter with privacy and compassion. Thank you for supporting us as we continue making the health and happiness our family our priority.”
The War Machine star met Catherine when they were 17 and 16, respectively, during a dance class in high school. While they called it quits after a brief teen romance, the pair reconnected years later when Catherine was in college, and later tied the knot in May 2006.
Alan praised his wife in a heartfelt post while celebrating their 19th anniversary and Mother’s Day last year.
“I’m the luckiest man alive,” he wrote alongside a May 2025 Instagram montage. “To be able to build the treasure that is our marriage and family is and always will be the greatest privilege and success of my life.”
“@catritchson you are wisdom personified,” he added. “Strength incarnate. A tantalizing percolation of joy, adventure and love. The boys and I are so beyond blessed to be able to journey with and for you. Happy Mother’s Day/19th Wedding anniversary momma. You deserve to be revered and celebrated forever and always.”
To see more couples who called it quits this year, keep reading…
Dakota Johnson & Role Model
On Aug. 19, multiple outlets reported that the Fifty Shades of Grey star and the “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out” singer broke up less than one year after sparking dating rumors.
Kelly Osbourne & Sid Wilson
The Fashion Police alum confirmed her split from the musician amid reports that he had been fired from Slipknot, writing on Instagram Stories Aug. 3, “Strange how the loudest defense of the guilty is rarely innocence… It’s distraction.”
“I will not take your s–t anymore! I’m done,” she added. “Leave me alone. Let me heal. I can’t protect you from yourself anymore.”
Joey Bada$$ & Serayah
The Empire actress confirmed the former couple had called off their engagement and ended their three-year relationship in a lengthy Instagram statement.
“I loved deeply,” Serayah wrote in the Aug. 25 post. “Believed wholeheartedly in the life we were building, and wanted nothing more than to protect our family.”
Whitney Rose & Justin Rose
Jessie J & Chanan Colman
“It has been a sad and difficult situation, but we have been focused on navigating the change privately and positively for a healthy and happy co parenting environment for our son, and ourselves,” the pair—parents to Sky Safir Cornish Colman—shared in a July 20 statement. “Unfortunately being in the public eye this is the easiest way to let people know the truth, before rumours circulate or a false narrative is written.”
Julia Garner & Mark Foster
After nearly seven years of marriage, E! News confirmed July 16 that the Ozark actress and Foster the People frontman had split. Though the pair did not immediately speak publicly on their breakup, they wiped their Instagram accounts of their pictures together.
Angie Katsanevas & Shawn Trujillo
Nearly three decades after tying the knot, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star and her husband have separated, according to multiple outlets.
The pair, who share 15-year-old daughter Elektra, tied the knot in June 1999 and have since built a hair salon empire, which they co-own.
Matt Rogers & Fraser Olender
After the Las Culturistas podcast host and Below Deck star began dating in the summer of 2025 following an Instagram meet-cute, E! News confirmed July 16 that the pair mutually decided to part ways and remain friends.
Frankie Muniz & Paige Price
The Malcolm in the Middle star shared that he and Price were splitting up after six years of marriage.
“After 10 beautiful years together, we’ve grown in ways that made us realize our relationship feels most natural and strong as a deep friendship and as co-parents,” Muniz and Price wrote in a joint Instagram post July 1. “We share an incredible son who remains the center of our world, and we’re both happier, stronger parents because of the love and growth we’ve shared.”
The two welcomed son MauzMosleyMuniz in March 2021.
Jack White & Olivia Jean
The White Stripes frontman’s wife of four years filed for divorce on June 3 in Nashville, citing “irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct” as the reason for breakup, per court documents obtained by E! News.
Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo
The “Amen” singer filed for divorce from the Dumb Blonde podcast host after nearly 10 years of marriage on May 18, according to court records obtained by E! News.
The pair denied cheating was involved, sharing that they remain on good terms. In fact, Bunnie said she and Jelly Roll are “still having a baby” together after embarking on an IVF journey years ago.
Ariana Grande & Ethan Slater
After nearly three years together, the former Wicked costars’ split was confirmed in June, with a source telling E! News it was “amicable” and they had been separated “for months.”
Alex Rodriguez & Jaclyn Cordeiro
The fitness trainer confirmed that she and the former MLB star had broken up after three years of dating.
“To clarify, Alex and I are currently taking some time apart but there continues to be mutual love, care, and deep respect between us and for our families,” Jaclyn told TMZ in a May statement. “We remain supportive of one another, and there is absolutely no animosity, drama, or negative story here.”
Chyler Leigh & Nathan West
The Grey’s Anatomy alum confirmed in May that she and her husband—who share kids Noah, Taeyln and Anniston—quietly broke up after more than two decades of marriage.
Jason Biggs & Jenny Mollen
After nearly 20 years of marriage, the American Pie star and the Angel alum split, their rep confirmed to E! News May 14.
Despite ending their romance the couple’s rep emphasized the remain on “great terms” and are committed to coparenting their sons Sid and Lazlo.
Megan Thee Stalion & Klay Thompson
“I’ve made the decision to end my relationship with Klay,” the rapper told E! News in an April 25 statement. “Trust, fidelity and respect are non-negotiable for me in a relationship, and when those values are compromised, there’s no real path forward.”
The statement came shortly after Megan accused the NBA star of cheating, writing on her Instagram Story, “Holding you down through all your HORRIBLE mood swings and treatment towards me during your basketball season now you don’t know if you can be ‘monogamous’????”
Haylie Duff & Matthew Rosenberg
The Material Girls actress and her fiancé called it quits after 14 years together.
“Haylie and Matt ended their relationship around the first of the year,” Haylie’s rep told multipleoutlets. “She asks for privacy at this time in protection of her young daughters.”
The estranged couple share daughters Ryan, born in 2015, and Lulu, born in 2018.
Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird
The soccer legend and WNBA star, who met preparing while preparing for the 2016 Rio Olympics, announced their breakup in April.
“After a lot of thought, we’ve made the decision to separate as a couple,” they wrote in a joint statement shared to Instagram April 17. “This hasn’t been an easy decision, but it’s one we’ve made together, with so much love, respect, and care for each other.”
Megan and Sue added, “We’ve shared a whole life over the last decade, through big moments and in quiet ones, and that is something we’ll always carry with us.”
Sai de Silva & David Craig
The Real Housewives of New York star’s husband filed for divorce on April 2 after nine years of marriage, according to a court docket viewed by E! News.
In the filing, David is listed as the plaintiff, filing for a summons and complaint, or instigation of a lawsuit. Sai—mom to London and Rio with David—is listed as the defendant and has yet to address the filing publicly.
Sai joined RHONY in its 2023 recast season and addressed rumors that she “stole” her husband from his previous wife while on the reality show.
“I met David six years after he got a divorce,” Sai said during the ninth episode of season 15. “I have his divorce paperwork.”
Chris Long & Janel Parrish
The Pretty Little Liars alum and her husband quietly split after seven years of marriage, a source with knowledge confirmed to E! News April 10.
Jessi Draper & Jordan Ngatikaura
Five months after the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star admitted to an emotional affair with Vanderpump Villa star Marciano Brunette, her husband filed for divorce, according to Utah court records viewed by E! News.
“This has not been an easy decision and it comes with a heavy heart,” he told TMZ in a March 19 statement. “I’m grateful for the shared memories and the lessons. While our paths are now moving in different directions, my priority remains my children and ensuring they feel loved, supported, and protected through this transition.”
Jordan—dad to kids Jagger and Jovi with Jessi, as well as daughter Peyton from a previous relationship—added, “I am committed to handling this next chapter with kindness and respect. I kindly ask for privacy and understanding as we navigate this as a family.”
Luka Doncic & Anamaria Goltes
Two years after getting engaged, the Los Angeles Lakers point guard announced the couple’s breakup, sharing that he is focusing on their daughters Gabriela and Olivia.
“I love my daughters more than anything and I’ve been doing everything I can for them to be with me in the U.S. during the season, but that hasn’t been possible,” Luka said in a statement to ESPN March 10, “so I recently made the tough decision to end my engagement.”
“Everything I do is for my daughters’ happiness,” he continued, “and I will always fight to be with them and give them the best life I can.”
Prior to Luca speaking out, Anamaria filed a legal petition in California seeking child support and attorney’s fees, according to court documents obtained by E! News.
Dak Prescott & Sarah Jane Ramos
After being engaged since October 2024, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback’s fiancée shared she was “heartbroken” to be breaking up.
“There wasn’t any rockiness in the lead up, and there was no big argument or blow up,” a rep for Sarah Jane told Peoplein a statement March 9. “It was a mutual decision.”
As such, the former couple, who share daughters Margaret and Aurora are looking ahead at their co-parenting journey.
“They love their girls, and they’re committed to raising their children together in the most loving and positive way,” the rep’s statement added. “It’s still shocking for them since this happened so recently, and they ask for privacy while they sort everything out.”
Kevin Kreider & Devon Diep
The Bling Empire costars’ three-year romance lost its shine.
“After much thought and reflection, Devon and I have decided to end our engagement and move forward on separate paths,” they told People in a statement Feb. 26, five months after Kevin proposed. “This was not an easy decision. We care deeply for one another and will always support each other. We are grateful for the time we shared, but at this point in our lives we believe we are better suited as friends.”
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