Jennifer Aniston and her husband Justin Theroux have announced their separation after less than three years of marriage.
"We have decided to announce our separation," Aniston and Theroux said in a joint statement.
"This decision was mutual and lovingly made at the end of last year."
Aniston, 49, and "The Leftovers" actor Theroux, 46, began dating in 2011 and married in a surprise ceremony at their Los Angeles home in 2015.
The statement gave no reason for the split.
They said: "We are two best friends who have decided to part ways as a couple, but look forward to continuing our cherished friendship.
"Normally we would do this privately, but given that the gossip industry cannot resist an opportunity to speculate and invent, we wanted to convey the truth directly."
Aniston, who was previously married to Brad Pitt, is one of America's most popular celebrities.
She has forged a lucrative film career in romantic comedies such as "Horrible Bosses," "Marley & Me" and "Just Go With It" since the 2004 end of the hit TV comedy "Friends," which made her a global star.
Theroux, who is also a writer and producer, is best known for his role on the HBO series "The Leftovers," which ended last year. His other movies include "The Girl on the Train" and "Zoolander 2".
