Alan Ritchson and his wife Catherine Ritchson have announced that they are ending their marriage after two decades together, sharing the news in a heartfelt joint statement on social media.

The couple revealed their decision on Saturday, emphasizing that while their relationship is changing, their commitment to their family remains unchanged.

“After twenty years together, Cat and I have decided to end our marriage and continue alongside one another in a different way,” the pair wrote in a joint Instagram post.

They also reflected on the life they built together, highlighting the bond they will continue to share as co-parents.

“We grew up together. We built a life and a family together. And we are raising three incredible boys who will always be the center of our world.”

The announcement marks the end of a long relationship that began during their teenage years. Alan Ritchson previously spoke about their love story in a 2024 interview, recalling how they first met while both were high school students taking classes at a state college.

According to the actor, he initially assumed Catherine Ritchson was already a college student and felt intimidated about approaching her. The two eventually connected after discovering they were participating in similar academic programs and later worked together in a theater production.

“We finally spoke and then did a play together that summer,” Ritchson said at the time. Although they started dating, distance ultimately led them to go their separate ways after the production ended.

Despite the breakup, the pair remained friends and stayed in touch over the years. Their relationship eventually rekindled, and they reunited before marrying in 2006.

Throughout Ritchson’s rise in Hollywood, including his success as the star of Amazon Prime Video’s Reacher, Catherine has often been a supportive presence behind the scenes. Together, they built a family and welcomed three sons.

While the couple did not provide specific details regarding the reasons for their separation, their statement emphasized mutual respect and a shared dedication to their children as they begin a new chapter in their lives.

A representative for Ritchson declined to provide additional comment following the announcement.

The news has prompted an outpouring of support from fans, many of whom have followed the couple’s journey from their early years together to their two decades of marriage. Although their romantic relationship is coming to an end, both Alan and Catherine made it clear that their family will remain their top priority moving forward.