Jessica Alba’s divorce is starting to freak me out a little bit. It’s just so… un-Hollywood. In Hollywood, even the most generous and warm divorces have some spice and drama. I mean, a marriage is ending, clearly two people have fought about something, whether it’s infidelity, money, careers, kids. Even if two celebrities manage to be completely mature and loving in their divorce, there’s still drama over divorce lawyers or assets or PR! But not Jessica Alba and Cash Warren. At least not yet. I don’t even get the sense that Alba and Warren are making an effort to position themselves in any kind of way, and neither party seems particularly concerned about their image or their assets. Even TMZ’s announcement about their separation last week didn’t feel one-sided or dramatic. And now this – Jessica Alba has announced on Instagram that her marriage is over. This is what she posted:
“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 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, kindness and respect for each other and will forever be a family. Our children remain our highest priority and we request privacy at this time.”
Hilariously, she didn’t even pin that IG, at least she hadn’t pinned it as of this writing. She just tossed it off like it was a random announcement about some minor gig. So, I have a small theory about this – I think Alba and Warren’s marriage was obviously more like a loose partnership in recent years, and they were basically just staying together for the kids. Maybe they also had a trial separation, or they agreed to spend more time apart. I think Alba is the one who decided to pull the plug, and she expects Cash to not put up much of a fight about anything. Maybe she’s fine with everything she’s built being part of the community property of their marriage too.
Also: People Mag reported exclusively that Alba hired a divorce lawyer. Us Weekly says that Cash and Jessica plan to file for divorce soon and Cash is moving out, but things have slowed down because of the Southern California fires. Hm.
Photos courtesy of Alba’s IG and Avalon Red.
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- Cash Warren and Jessica Alba arrive at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 9, 2020 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 563459100, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: WORLD RIGHTS – Fee Payable Upon Reproduction – For queries contact Avalon.red – sales@avalon.red London: +44 (0) 20 7421 6000 Los Angeles: +1 (310) 822 0419 Berlin: +49 (0) 30 76 212 251, Model Release: no, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
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- WEST HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – NOVEMBER 13: Actress Jessica Alba and husband/producer Cash Warren arrive at the Baby2Baby 10-Year Gala 2021 held at the Pacific Design Center on November 13, 2021 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 643097510, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Jessica Alba, Cash Warren, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
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- Cash Warren mit Ehefrau Jessica Alba bei der Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2024 anlässlich der 96. Oscar-Verleihung im Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Beverly Hills, 10.03.2024 *** Cash Warren with wife Jessica Alba at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2024 on the occasion of the 96th Academy Awards at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Beverly Hills, 10 03 2024 Foto:xJ.xBlocx/xFuturexImagex vanity_fair_1135,Image: 855892088, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: imago is entitled to issue a simple usage license at the time of provision. Personality and trademark rights as well as copyright laws regarding art-works shown must be observed. Commercial use at your own risk., Model Release: no, Credit line: IMAGO/Jennifer Bloc/Avalon/Avalon
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- WEST HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – NOVEMBER 09: Cash Warren and wife Jessica Alba arrive at the 2024 Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell held at the Pacific Design Center on November 9, 2024 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 932810840, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Cash Warren, Jessica Alba, Credit line: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Avalon
They were married for a long time regardless of who made more money or not it should be split evenly.
He probably agreed to something that both sides see as reasonable.
Alba is not “just” an actress. She has built a huge brand outside of acting and is a boss lady. As such, she is on top of her game career wise, moneywise, has 3 wonderful children and knows that she can get her some whenever she feels like it (or doesnt because she doesnt need a man).
Even if he cheated gambled etc. she probably is in a idgf era of u do u and ill do me.
Hmm so if they already have an agreement, why did she hire a lawyer?
Perhaps the most fitting response to your comment would be the old adage “An attorney who represents himself has a fool for a client.” They have a complex marital estate. Contentious or not, the dissolution should be handled by professionals.
I don’t think it says they have a formal agreement (unless I missed that), but it appears they are more or less in agreement about the end of their marriage. Regardless, there’s really no reason *not* to hire an attorney (Jessica can certainly afford it). It’s just someone to help you navigate the system, prepare & file documents, etc. Plus they have your back in case anything does become contentious.
My guess: dead bedroom followed by Alba and/or Warren finding other sexual partners, even if only briefly, showing them that they’re not actually “okay” or “fine” with no longer being sexually attracted to each other. The whole announcement is giving “we’re great friends, we’re just not in love-love.”
Agreed. When I saw that clip of her guest spot on whatever podcast saying something to the effect of “the first couple years is passionate and then you’re basically roommates just talking about the kids and logistics” I wasn’t surprised they called it. A couple years is a tiny fraction of their entire relationship.