Jessica Alba and Cash Warren, who have been married for nearly 17 years, are reportedly heading for divorce. The couple, who tied the knot in May 2008, recently separated, according to reports from TMZ. Neither Alba, 43, nor Warren, 45, has commented publicly on the split, and representatives for the pair have not responded to requests for confirmation.
Alba and Warren, who met in 2004 on the set of Fantastic Four-where Alba starred as Sue Storm and Warren worked as a director's assistant-share three children: Honor, 16, Haven, 13, and Hayes, 7. Despite the reported separation, the couple has continued to present a united front for their family, spending the recent holiday season and their youngest child's birthday together.
Social media posts from Alba have shown the family celebrating Thanksgiving in Puerto Vallarta, Christmas at home, and Hayes' New Year's Eve birthday at Universal Studios. "The best day at #UniversalStudios celebrating our 7 year old, Hayes!" Alba wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post. However, fans noted that in recent appearances, both Alba and Warren were seen without their wedding rings, fueling speculation about their marital status.
Alba's cryptic New Year's Eve message also drew attention, as she reflected on a year filled with "connection, growth, adventures, laughter, peace, sisterhood, transformation, rebirth, joy, and so much love." The actress and entrepreneur has yet to directly address her marriage in recent posts.
Throughout their relationship, Alba and Warren have been open about the challenges of balancing a high-profile marriage with parenting and demanding careers. In past interviews, Alba described how they worked to prioritize their relationship amidst the pressures of family life.
In a 2021 interview with PEOPLE, Alba explained their approach to maintaining their bond. "At different times, there were different things that we needed," she said. "Around the time I had the kids, it was like, 'I need [date night] once a week.' And he's been like, 'I need you to be present on the weekends and not work.'" She also emphasized the importance of communication, saying, "Being able to communicate when you're unhappy and nipping it right away instead of letting it sort of fester... that's a constant one to work on."
Despite their efforts, Alba acknowledged the complexities of marriage. Speaking candidly on Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt's Instagram series in 2021, she described how the couple sometimes felt like "roommates," juggling responsibilities and falling into patterns of "checking the boxes." Yet, she expressed optimism about their ability to navigate challenges, saying, "It's a life journey, and if you're both every day deciding to do it, it's gonna work out, regardless of the drama."
The pair's milestone 16th anniversary in May 2024 was marked by Alba with a touching Instagram post, in which she reflected on their journey. "Through thick and thin we have continually found our way back to each other and have chosen one another," she wrote.
While no official reason for the separation has been disclosed, the news comes as a surprise to many fans, given the couple's recent public appearances together. Alba and Warren, known for their low-key yet enduring partnership, have long been seen as one of Hollywood's more grounded power couples.
