Jessica Alba breaks her silence after her split from Cash Warren

Jessica Alba She officially announced her separation from her husband Cash WarrenNoting that they are already going their separate ways after 17 years as a couple.

It comes after it was revealed the couple were heading towards divorce, with Alba recently hiring a lawyer, hinting there is no turning back.

Jessica Alba has spoken about her marriage in the past, once noting that she and Cash Warren lived like “roommates.”

Alba took to her social media page to finally address her split from Cash Warren, noting that they plan to embark on a new chapter of growth as “individuals.”

“I have been on a journey of self-actualization and transformation for years – both as an individual and in partnership with Cash,” she said.

Alba continued: “I am proud of the way we have grown as a couple and in our marriage over the past 20 years, and now it is time to embark on a new chapter of growth and development as individuals.”

At the conclusion of her statement, Alba asked for privacy for her family, especially her children. The actress noted that she and Warren plan to remain friendly as they move forward with their “love.”

“We move forward with love, kindness and respect for each other and will remain a family forever. Our children remain our top priority and we ask for privacy at this time,” she wrote.

The duo’s divorce seems inevitable, as it was recently confirmed that the actress has hired a divorce lawyer.

Alba and Warren met on the set of Fantastic Four in 2004, where he was working on the production crew. They married in 2008 and have three children: daughters Honor and Haven and son Hayes.

A source said amid their split People magazine They are still “friends and it’s all about the kids” but noted that it would be difficult for them not to officially separate because “it was hard to keep the spark” in their marriage.

“No matter what happens now, it looks like they will stay close,” the insider said. “If they’re filing for divorce, it’s not because of some nasty drama. They still seem happy together. Jess has mentioned over the years that it’s hard to keep the spark going.”

Despite the breakdown of their marriage, it appears the estranged couple have chosen to move on without any animosity towards each other, a source said. US Weekly They prioritize the well-being of their children.

“Cash was slowly moving things out of their home, but since the fires, they have been spending more time under the same roof as a family,” the source said.

They added: “They are there for each other now because it is a very stressful time.”

The source also revealed that Alba will keep her home in Beverly Hills and that she and Warren are “working things out behind the scenes.”

“They have gone through many ups and downs like any marriage after being together for so many years,” the insider said, adding that Alba and Warren have “tried therapy and worked out past issues over the years.”

It appears that the former couple tried to work on saving their marriage, but “the romance ended between them” and “there were trust issues in the past that led to many disagreements.”

It looks like Alba could be parting ways with a huge sum of money after her split from Warren due to the disparity in their wealth.

said legal expert and certified family law specialist Goldie Schon The sun That Alba could be forced to pay Warren $2 million in annual payments regardless of whether they signed a prenuptial agreement.

Her wealth doubled after their marriage, and the value of her company, The Honest Company, is estimated at $609 million. In contrast, Warren appears to be a producer who has not been in the industry since 2015.

“Even if there was a prenuptial agreement, and she kept what was hers, The Honest Company, which is very profitable, would not stop the spousal support case,” Shawn told the media.

“We’ve evolved when it comes to prenuptial agreements, and we’ve had some pretty significant cases, historically, that have caused prenuptial agreements to not be able to terminate spousal support between couples who are about to get married.”