Jessica Alba Addresses Her Split From Cash Warren After 17 Years Together As They Head For Divorce

Jessica Alba has officially addressed her split from her husband, Cash Warren, noting that they are indeed going their separate ways after 17 years as a couple.

This comes after it was revealed that the pair were heading for divorce, with Alba recently retaining a lawyer, hinting that there's no going back.

Jessica Alba has spoken about her marriage in the past and once noted that she and Cash Warren lived like "roommates."

Alba took to her social media page to finally speak on her separation from Cash Warren, noting that they plan to embark on a new chapter of growth as "individuals."

She said, "I've been on a journey of self realization and transformation for years-both as an individual and in partnership with Cash."

Alba continued, "I'm proud of how we've grown as a couple and in our marriage over the last 20 years and it's now time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals."

In concluding her statement, Alba asked for privacy for her family, especially her kids. The actress noted that she and Warren plan to remain amicable as they move forward with "love."

She wrote, "We are moving forward with love and kindness and respect for each other and will forever be family. Our children remain our highest priority and we request privacy at this time."

The duo's divorce seems inevitable, as it was recently confirmed that the actress had retained a divorce attorney.

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

Amid their split, a source told People Magazine that they're still "friends and all about the kids" but suggested it'll be hard for them not to formally split because it's been "hard to keep the spark" in their marriage.

"No matter what's going on right now, it seems they will remain close," the insider shared. "If they're filing for divorce, it's not because of some hateful drama. They still look happy together. Jess has mentioned over the years though that it's hard to keep the spark."

Despite the collapse of their marriage, the estranged couple have seemingly chosen to move forward without any animosity towards each other, as a source told US Weekly that they're prioritizing the well-being of their children.

"Cash has been slowly moving things out of their house, but since the fires, they have been spending more time under one roof as a family," the source said.

"They are being there for each other right now as it is a very stressful time," they added.

The source also revealed that Alba will keep their Beverly Hills home and that she and Warren are "working it all out behind the scenes."

"They have had many ups and downs as any marriage would after being together for so many years," the insider said, adding that Alba and Warren "have tried therapy and have worked out past issues over the years."

It appears that the exes tried working to save their marriage, however, "the romance was gone between them" and "there were trust issues in the past which led to many arguments."

Alba could seemingly part with a huge amount of money in her split from Warren because of the disparity in their fortune.

Legal expert and powerhouse certified family law specialist Goldie Schon told The Sun that Alba could be made to pay Warren $2 million in yearly payouts regardless of whether they signed a prenup.

Her fortune has since doubled after their marriage, and her company, The Honest Company, is valued at $609 million. On the other hand, Warren is a producer who does not seem to have worked in the industry since 2015.

"Even if there is a prenup, and she gets to keep what is hers, therefore, the Honest Company, which is quite lucrative, that will not stop the issue of spousal support," Schon told the news outlet.

"We have evolved when it comes to prenuptial agreements, and we've had some very large cases, historically, that have caused prenuptial agreements to not be able to terminate spousal support between couples that are about to marry."