Jessica Alba Breaks Silence on Breakup from Cash Warren After 16 Years of Marriage: Time for 'a New Chapter'

Jessica Alba is speaking out about her breakup with husband Cash Warren.

The Trigger Warning actress shared a message on Instagram Thursday, Jan. 16, writing, "I've been on a journey of self realization and transformation for years - both as an individual and in partnership with Cash. 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."

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

Alba, 43, and Warren, 45, met in 2004 on the set of Fantastic Four. They wed in May 2008, and they have three children: daughters Honor, 16, and Haven, 13, and son Hayes, 7.

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In a cryptic message on New Year’s Eve, Alba wrote that her 2024 was “filled with connection, growth, adventures, laughter, peace, sisterhood, transformation, rebirth, joy and so much love.” Then, she and Warren put on a united front to celebrate son Hayes’ 7th birthday earlier in January.

TMZ reported Jan. 9 that the two were separated and nearing a divorce. A source then told PEOPLE, "No matter what's going on right now, it seems they will remain close. If they're filing for divorce, it's not because of some hateful drama." Another source revealed to PEOPLE on Jan. 15 that Alba had retained a divorce lawyer.

In May 2024, Alba marked her wedding anniversary with Warren by writing on Instagram, "16 years of marriage, 20 years together and forever to go."

She added at the time, "I’m proud of us for making it this far. There is no real set of rules or guidance that can ever prepare you for what it means to commit to another person and choose to be family."

"Through thick and thin we have continually found our way back to each other and have chosen one another. Cheers to us, I love you," Alba concluded.