Back in September we first heard the reports that Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher’s relationship was on the rocks due to Ashton’s reported infidelity. In the weeks since, the couple have stayed almost completely silent on the matter … which is uncharacteristic for the avid tweeters. It seemed like the couple were working to repair whatever was going on in their marriage but today we learn that those efforts have failed. Demi Moore has issued a statement to the press announcing her intent to file for divorce from Ashton Kutcher. Click below to read the full text of Demi’s statement.
“It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I have decided to end my six-year marriage to Ashton. As a woman, a mother and a wife there are certain values and vows that I hold sacred, and it is in this spirit that I have chosen to move forward with my life. This is a trying time for me and my family, and so I would ask for the same compassion and privacy that you would give to anyone going through a similar situation.”
As sad as this is … I can’t say I’m at all surprised. My guess is that the reason it took Demi so long to announce this permanent split was because she and Ashton really tried to repair their marriage. Clearly those efforts were not successful and a decision had to be made. My guess is that the line “there are certain values and vows that I hold sacred” alludes to the fact that Ashton did not hold those same values and vows sacred and, well, she can’t abide by that betrayal. Here’s hoping this divorce turns out to be the best thing for the both of them. It seems evident that staying married just isn’t the answer. I guess we had to see this coming … still sad tho.
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Its sad but i knew it wouldnt last. As much as people say age doesnt matter i think it played a big part in the end. Atleast it seems like tried to work it out first before going the divorce route.
I don’t think age plays a part in situations like that. I have a 17 year difference with my partner and we’re totally solid — and have been together longer than Demi and Ashton. Cheating and assholery played the biggest part.
@silly — “Cheating and assholery played the biggest part.” My thoughts exactly.
Well said. This isn’t an age thing at all and Demi looking as hot as she does at her age won’t have any problems bouncing back, hopefully with someone who realizes how lucky he is to have her.
it wasnt age…cheating is toxic…esp if your not using condoms..just not good..he wanted out and shouldve just told the woman openly…she will bounce back, this is demi moore…gi jane…there is always a comeback and she will come back hard…he will be fine too..best of luck to both of them…I really admired him, he seemed goofy yet when talking about kabbalah, etc..he seemed smart too…geez.
Looks like she needs to change her twitter name ASAP. Awkward.
It is really sad whenever a marriage ends, but I think it was inevitable. Not just because of the age difference, but the age of Ashton when they married. He’s a young, wealthy, good looking guy in Hollywood. I don’t think he was able to “sow his wild oats” for lack of a better phrase before they married, and when he realized that, he didn’t end it. He decided to be immature and go outside of his marriage.
I agree this is sad. But it is better for the both of them. Ashton is about to learn a lesson that he effed up a really great thing. Demi will continue to be Demi, but Ashton will likely turn to ash. He owes much of his success to her. She was the strong”man”.
Not trying to be difficult, but he became a star before they were even together…
I mean, really, what has he been in since they got married?
He was a TV “star” before they got together this is true, but I am not so certain that he would have developed into anything beyond that if it wasn’t for her. Not that he’s developed into anything huge, but he’s still around and still starring in a TV sitcom.
Very sad. To me it seems that it was about age; it was about life stages. Mariah and Nick are doing great, Mira Sorvino married a 23 year old when she was 36 and I believe three kids and years later they are fine. I know that Demi and Ashton once upon a time said that they wanted kids together; but she had 3 kids just about grown and was maybe not entirely keen on doing whatever needed to be done to start all over again with babies; and then he was young enough so that he was in no hurry…so they stopped talking about kids, and coasted. I think that took a toll.
It’s obvious they they are both very broken up about this–yeah y’all, Ashton is a wreck too. My heart goes out to them.
i was thinking about the kids thing too. the past couple years he’s said more then once he would like some of his own.
sorry, I meant, it was NOT about age. NOT.
So sad indeed. Even if Demi tried to make it work, as a celebrity she would’ve been constantly reminded. Guess now Ashton should consider changing the last 3 letters of his name to “-ole” so he’d be “Ashole” since that’s what his is for not being a man and honoring his vows.
Stupid stupid boy!
I’m so glad they DIDN’T have kids together – he’s already proven to be a horrible example to HER kids.
It was bound to happen sooner or later. It will be interesting to see who they each date next. I’m guessing Demi will probably want to go for someone closer to her own age this time. Ashton will become a huge douche and date only hot blond porn stars (in the same vein as Tiger Woods).
When it comes to relationships, I think the only people that can comment on the cause are the two people in the relationship.
Wish them both the best.
AGREE!! wishing them both the best.
Exactly! We don’t know what is behind all of this other than what the tabloids tell us. A lot of that is probably pure speculation, gossip and hearsay. There must have been a reason why he cheated…if indeed he did. Not that there is any excuse, but happy people don’t cheat. Sometimes the love just dies. Although I”m not really a fan of either, I do feel sad for them.
A well taken point, and one you’ve made before about other couples.
May I respectfully submit to you that condemning speculation about celebrities’ lives on a celebrity gossip blog might not be a wining proposition.
I think “condemning” is way too harsh of word for what my comment was. I didn’t belittle anyone, I just stated my own opinion. It’s not that threatening, really.
gainsaying
remonstrating
poo-poo-ing
If you are so offended by my generalized statement about MY opinion, maybe what I wrote hit a nerve? I didn’t scold anyone else and tell them they aren’t free to state their opinions. Seems like you are trying to stir up drama that isn’t there.
Huh? Are you talking to me? I’m just stating a fact…we don’t know what was behind the split. I’m not condemning anything…I love gossip just like the next person which is one of the reasons I’ve been reading this blog for years.
Deb, I think “truthisalqays” is irritated by my original comment. I agree with you, that factually, we don’t know what was behind the split. At the end of the day, sad smutt is just sad.
Is “truthisalqays” the same poster as “truthisalways” above?
No one can truly say why except for the two people married to each other. She needs to stop looking like skeletor tho and he wanted to get caught. Just my two cents.
Exactly. The thing is, they most likely have not really loved each other for at least a year or two now. I was in a relationship with someone for 5 years, and after the first 3, the love completely faded because I was immature, and we brought out the worst in each other. We stayed together because we felt obligated to, and because we were too scared to end it. Better the devil you know than the one you don’t. It’s an extremely common thing.
He probably knew that the relationship was over with emotionally, but was too scared to have the talk and end it, so he cheated. He’s only human too. Ending relationships, especially when you’re married, is terrifying. So people act out and do things to make the other person break up with them first, so then it’s not them that has to do it. It’s a really stupid way to deal with it, but it happens.
@ Krissy, fair enough. I just replied from the email notification. At any rate, I’m fairly certain we’re allowed to have our own opinions. That’s what a forum is for. lol
I agree. Have a very happy Friday! :)
I’m in Australia, so it’s already Saturday here. lol Have a good weekend!
Then can I just give you a big THANK YOU for sharing Ryan Kwanten with the US? ;) Have a good weekend!
Dis is da bean. Dat ole lady gwan be fine. You people been actin like a bunch of caged monkey’s. Its easy to see dat boys unstable as a broke swingset tho’ he sharp and bout to get more strange than Alice Cooper. Both of dem got more ego and green den da prez. She jest got schooled by a slick talkin kid who’s havin fun at his own expense. I read somewhere that she’s got a flat butt nevertheless dat woman’s got more drive than a ho on christmas eve and is probably harder than a coffin nail after gettin all dat fame an money. He gwan get on down dat road and everybody be fine