Actress Anne Heche and her husband are separating after five years of marriage, her spokeswoman has confirmed.
Heche, 37, and Coleman Laffoon, a cameraman, were married in September 2001 and have a 4-year-old son, Homer
"They have requested that they be allowed their privacy at this time," publicist Lisa Kasteler said in a statement.
The couple met while working on a documentary about Ellen DeGeneres' return to stand-up comedy.
Heche had a high-profile relationship with DeGeneres for more than three years. They announced their separation in August 2000.
Heche currently plays a relationship guru who relocates to Alaska in US TV drama 'Men in Trees.'
Her film credits include 'Wag the Dog,' 'John Q' and 'Donnie Brasco.'
