Adding to the already overcrowded list of celebrity break-ups this year, Naomi Watts and her partner of 11 years Liev Schreiber have decided to end their relationship. The ex-couple have two children together and this break-up has come as quite a shock. The two seemed happy and in love at the recently held Toronto Film Festival but according to a source close to PEOPLE, they had been ‘on the rocks‘ for quite some time, especially on the topic of marriage. Here’s what they said in a joint statement to the media –
Over the past few months we’ve come to the conclusion that the best way forward for us as a family is to separate as a couple. It is with great love, respect, and friendship in our hearts that we look forward to raising our children together and exploring this new phase of our relationship While we appreciate your curiosity and support, we ask the press to be mindful of our children and respect their right to privacy.
We’re thankful that only 3 months are left for 2016 to end.