'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson, wife Catherine separate after 20 years
What's the story
Hollywood actor Alan Ritchson and his wife Catherine have announced their separation after two decades of marriage. The couple shared the news on social media, stating that their three sons "will always be at the center of our world." The statement emphasized their commitment to co-parenting and mutual respect despite the split.
Joint statement
'We built a life and a family together'
The couple's joint statement read, "After 20 years together, Cat and I have decided to end our marriage and continue alongside one another in a different way."
"We grew up together. We built a life and a family together. And we are raising three incredible boys who will always be the center of our world."
"We hope, especially for the sake of our boys, that you will allow our family to move through this chapter with privacy and compassion."
Love story
Couple's love story
The couple first met as teenagers in a ballet class and later reconnected when Catherine enrolled at the University of Florida.
They married in 2006 and have three children: Calem, Edan, and Amory.
The family has often been spotted together at various events over the years.
In a 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ritchson had revealed that he was "madly in love" when they started dating after their initial meeting.
The actor currently stars in Amazon Prime Video's Reacher.