Another one of Hollywood’s power couples have called it quits. Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber confirmed to Us Weekly via a statement on Monday, September 26, that they’re separating after 11 years together.
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Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts at The Bleeder TIFF party in 2016. Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images
“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,” their joint statement read. “While we appreciate your curiosity and support, we ask the press to be mindful of our children and respect their right to privacy.”
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The pair first started dating in 2005, and never married. They share sons Alexander "Sasha”, 9, and Samuel, 7.
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During a 2011 interview with Easy Living, Watts explained their relationship. "We're very much together. We just don't have that certificate, and that's okay with both of us," she shared of their decision to not wed. "Maybe one day, we'll just wake up and go 'Hey, let's do this.' And maybe not."
The exes were last spotted out together with their kids in New York City on September 13.
Liev Schreiber with Naomi Watts and their children Samuel and Sasha attend the Djanai's Angels Special Needs Family Prom supporting inCLUSION Clubhouse with the cast of "Ray Donovan" event in 2015. Amanda Edwards/WireImage
Watts, 47, did not accompany Schreiber, 48, to the 2016 Emmys earlier this month. The Ray Donovan actor brought his eldest son, Sasha, instead.
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