Marriage Ends After Decades
Reacher Star Alan Ritchson And Wife Announce Split After 20 Years Together
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Their three sons are Calem, 13, Edan, 12, and Amory, 10.
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In their statement, the couple said the best gift they could give each other and their children was “friendship, grace and a commitment to becoming the strongest co-parents we can be.”
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They also said they wanted to give each other “room to grow into the people we are becoming,” emphasizing personal growth alongside their co-parenting plans.
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Ritchson is 43, while Catherine is 42, according to reports detailing the couple’s separation.
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Ritchson previously celebrated Catherine publicly in a May 2025 post marking their 19th wedding anniversary and Mother’s Day, writing, “I’m the luckiest man alive.”
"Reacher" star Alan Ritchson and his wife Catherine announced on September 12 that they are ending their 20-year marriage. The couple, who met as teenagers and married in 2006, shared a joint Instagram statement saying they will remain focused on co-parenting their three sons: Calem, 13, Edan, 12, and Amory, 10, according to TMZ.
In their statement, Ritchson, 43, and Catherine, 42, said they continue to share love and respect according to Hello Magazine. They emphasized their commitment to becoming "the strongest co-parents we can be" while giving each other "room to grow into the people we are becoming." The couple asked for privacy and compassion during this transition.
A Surprising Turn After Years of Public Affection
Just four months earlier, in May, Ritchson had publicly celebrated Catherine on social media for their 19th wedding anniversary and Mother's Day. He wrote at the time: "I'm the luckiest man alive." The post showed little hint of the separation announcement that would come just weeks later according to reports, leaving fans surprised by the sudden news.
Focus on Co-Parenting and Personal Growth
The couple said the best gift they could give each other and their children was "friendship, grace and a commitment to becoming the strongest co-parents we can be" according to Yahoo Style. They stressed that personal growth and maintaining a strong co-parenting relationship will guide them forward. Both parents emphasized their shared priority of supporting their three sons through the change.
From Teenage Sweethearts to Life Partners
Ritchson and Catherine's relationship spanned two decades after they met as teenagers according to Hello Magazine. They built their life together and created a family with three children before deciding to separate. The couple's long history together — from their teenage years through their 2006 marriage and into 2025 — marked a significant chapter in both their lives.
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