Well, it appears that another celebrity relationship has officially bitten the dust. Everyone’s second favorite Cher, Alicia Silverstone, has filed for divorce from her husband of 13 years, rocker Christopher Jarecki.
The Clueless actress and her husband were together for 20 years and were married in 2005. The couple have actually been separated for two years. Back in February of this year, the separation was made public, with Alicia’s people releasing a statement saying, in part, that the pair were “still deeply love and respect each other and remain very close friends but have mutually decided to separate after being together for 20 years.”
According to the divorce documents, the reason for the split is irreconcilable differences. The 41-year-old actress and her 47-year-old spouse will share custody of their 7-year-old son, Bear Blu. Spousal support will be based on a prenuptial agreement the couple signed when they were married and the community property will be divided up after an evaluation of assets and debt.
It’s always sad to see a relationship that’s lasted as long as theirs had end, but judging from the photos Alicia shared of Bear back in February, it seems like Mom and son are happy. It sounds like an amicable split, so that’s good. I wish for the best for Alicia, Chris and Bear. And, judging from the trailer for American Woman that Alicia posted to Instagram, I may have a new summer obsession. American Woman debuts on June 7th on the Paramount Network.
Photos: Getty Images, WENN.com
omg she looks like cressida bonas
We need to redefine “successful marriage.”
Two decades of cooperation, a happy kid they love, a friendship at the end…
It’s not sad; it’s a feat.
They did great.
edit: (I changed my username because apparently there was a “kiddo” before; I am not your old kiddo)
Thank you for saying that! I totally agree, 20 years is a success in my books.
She’s so beautiful…
These stories make me so nerved out. I am incredibly happy in my marriage. I’ve been married six years, my husband and I were truly close friends for over ten years before we fell in love. We don’t have any of that “marriage is a struggle” stuff going on, we have a harmony that I consider a blessing. But when I see couples like this splitting up after 20 years it makes me so nervous… I’m sure they felt just as solid 6 years in as I do.
I wish them the best. Even if it’s amicable it will take a while for them to get their bearings and find their new normal after all those years as partners.
If it’s any comfort, I know several couples who got together very young and are still doing well 10, 20, & 30+ years later. Not all of them are oldsters, either, so it’s not just previous generations who can do it! I’ve been with my husband for 16 years and we actually feel closer and stronger now – despite my mental illness that blossomed after having kids and won’t go away. Even when life is far from perfect, relationships can survive and even thrive.
When I read 20 years I almost dropped my phone. They both look like they are 30
THIS.
she’s been vegan for a super long time and i’m pretty sure she credits her skin at least to being a vegan.
They’re so attractive. Bear Blu is gonna grow up to be a stunner.
Right?! He does not look 47.
Yep, they both look amazing! I love her hair.
Holy sh** American Woman looks fantabulous. Like a feminist Mad Men on crack but with added disco and hairspray.
It’s based on Kyle Richard’s childhood!
Yeah, I’m on it.
Agreed—this looks terrific.
There is a reason everyone cites irreconcilable differences when they file for divorce in Cali. Amongst the required paperwork is form FL-100, the petition for divorce. Amongst the questions asked is the reason for the split. To answer one must check one of 2 choices–irreconcilable differences or incurable insanity. THAT is why everyone cites irreconcilable differences.
LOLOLOLOLOLOL i am sorry, but “incurable insanity” is now my new trademark.
I thought they did this months ago. Could have sworn I already heard about this. maybe it was a rumor or something!
You probably heard about the separation, that news came out a while back.
Hopefully they are all able to co-parent and find happiness. Alicia is a bit kooky, but seems like a nice person. Glad to see her acting again.
Good luck to Alicia and her new show. One of the most down to earth celebs in Hollywood and does good stuff for the animals.