Alan Ritchson and Wife Catherine Split After 20 Years: Inside Their Joint Statement

Alan Ritchson and his wife Catherine have announced they’re ending their marriage after 20 years together. The couple shared a joint statement on Instagram Saturday, saying they’ve decided to continue alongside one another in a different way and are committed to being the strongest coparents they can be for their three sons.

Their love story started small and sweet: the two met as high school sweethearts in a shared ballet class in their Florida hometown. They briefly split after a year together, then reconciled and married in 2006, building a family while Alan’s career grew with roles inReacherandThe Hunger Games.

In their statement, the couple asked for privacy and compassion, calling friendship, grace, and commitment to their boys the best gift they can give each other right now. What do you think makes a split easier on kids? Share your thoughts with us.