Ricky Martin And Husband Jwan Yosef SPLIT After 6 Years Of Marriage

Renowned singer Ricky Martin and his husband, artist Jwan Yosef, have revealed their decision to part ways after six years of marriage. The couple, who tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2017, have been prominent figures in the LGBTQ+ community, and their separation has left many fans and supporters in shock.

The estranged couple will now seek to create a "healthy family dynamic" as they co-parent their two children together.

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Rumors about trouble in their relationship had been circulating for some time, but the official confirmation came through a joint statement issued by the two stars, per People magazine.

The statement read, "We have decided to end our marriage with love, respect, and dignity for our children and honoring what we have experienced as a couple all these wonderful years."

They continued, "Our greatest desire now is to continue having a healthy family dynamic and a relationship centered on peace and friendship to continue the joint upbringing of our children, preserving the respect and love we have for each other."

According to the news outlet, Martin and Yosef first met on Instagram in 2015 and started dating shortly after. They subsequently got engaged in 2016 and tied the knot in 2018.

Their decision to end their marriage has left many of their admirers disheartened. Fans and supporters of the couple have taken to social media to express their sadness and offer words of encouragement. The outpouring of love and support demonstrates Martin and Yosef's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and their fans globally.

One person wrote, "Always heartbreaking when people can't make it work. Wish them the best Ricky always seemed like a sweet person all the way from his telenovela days."

"No one gets married thinking about getting divorced but I think that real happiness lies in coming across these uncomfortable points, knowing that love can transcend regardless of the situation," another fan said, as translated from Spanish.

"My heart is broken," a third person wrote. "I'll no longer be able to believe in love." 

Despite the impending divorce, Martin and Yosef have made it clear that their commitment to raising their children remains unwavering.

The couple has two children together, daughter Lucia, born in 2018, and son Renn, born in 2019. Martin previously welcomed twin sons, Matteo and Valentino, who were born via surrogate in 2008. He'll continue to raise them as a single parent.

The Grammy Award-winning singer gained international fame with hits like "Livin' la Vida Loca" and "She Bangs." In recent years, he has been an active advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has used his platform to raise awareness about various social issues. Yosef, a respected painter and conceptual artist, has showcased his work in numerous exhibitions around the world.

Martin and Yosef have been an inspiring example of love and solidarity throughout their relationship. They frequently shared glimpses of their family life on social media, offering fans an intimate look into their home.

Martin and Yosef's beautiful romance was documented in the revamped Paramount+ series, "Behind the Music in 2021. In a clip from the show, the "Living La Vida Loca" singer detailed how he and Yosef met and how their love quickly blossomed.

He said, per Out magazine, "I met Jwan through Instagram, believe it or not. I saw his art, and I'm like, 'Who's the artist?' and it said 'Jwan Yosef,' and I'm like, 'That's such a cool name, but I wanna see his face.' And then when I saw his face, I said, 'Okay, this is over. What a beautiful man.'"

"We texted for sixth months, and then sixth months later I fly to London, where he used to live, and I say, 'Well, let's meet,'" Martin continued. "When I got out of the car and I saw him, I said, 'Whoa. Wait a minute, I think this is the man of my life, and I think I am going to marry him."

He then concluded his retelling of how they met, saying, "I call him the witchcraft because I felt the spell, then I was in his arms."