Justin Theroux And Wife Split! To Remain F.R.I.E.N.D.S With Jennifer Aniston
Actor Justin Theroux ended his two and a half years of marriage with his wife, Jennifer Aniston and the decision of separation was taken with a mutual understanding, which was announced through a joint statement on Thursday.
In a joint statement, the pair revealed that they had already quit their seven years long relationship as a couple last year, but they would continue to remain friends.
“In an effort to reduce any further speculation, we have decided to announce our separation. This decision was mutual and lovingly made at the end of last year. We are two best friends who have decided to part ways as a couple, but look forward to continuing our cherished friendship.
The joint statement further noted that the couple did not want the media to deviate the facts about their separation, so they directly announced it.
“Normally we would do this privately, but given that the gossip industry cannot resist an opportunity to speculate and invent, we wanted to convey the truth directly. Whatever else is printed about us that is not directly from us, is someone else’s fictional narrative. Above all, we are determined to maintain the deep respect and love that we have for one another. ”
Moreover, Aniston and Theroux are yet to file a divorce thus, have raised curiosity regarding their empire of more than $240 million. Aniston has an estimated net worth of $220 million and was even listed second in the Forbes list of highest paid actress last year, with the earning of $25.5 million.
The couple who stated to have remained friends even after the split was spotted together spending quality time. The pair welcomed the New Year 2018 together and even went to their annual vacation at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with their friends.
Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on 1 January (Photo: People)
Justin and Jennifer first met on the Hawaii movie set of 2008 film 'Tropic Thunder' and commenced their dating life from 2011. After dating for years, the duo tied the knot in a secret ceremony back on August 5, 2015. The wedding took place at the beautiful Bel Air Mansion.
Well, this was the first marriage of Theroux after being in 14 years of dating relationship with hair stylist Heidi Bivens which ended in 2011, but this was the second marriage for the 'Friends' star, as she was married to actor Brad Pitt for five years before they divorced back in 2005.