Jessica Alba and Cash Warren, once seen as one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples, are reportedly calling it quits after 16 years of marriage.
According to TMZ, the pair are nearing a divorce, though neither Alba nor Warren has publicly addressed the news. Alba’s representative also did not respond to requests for comment.
The couple first met in Vancouver in 2004 on the set of Fantastic Four, where Alba played Sue Storm and Warren worked as a director’s assistant. Sparks flew, and just four years later, they tied the knot on May 19, 2008. Over the years, they built a life together, raising three children: Honor, 16, Haven, 13, and Hayes, 7.
Despite the rumors of a split, the family celebrated son Hayes’ 7th birthday together earlier this month, presenting a united front. On New Year’s Eve, Alba shared a reflective post on Instagram, hinting at a transformative year ahead. She described her 2024 as being “filled with connection, growth, adventures, laughter, peace, sisterhood, transformation, rebirth, joy, and so much love.”
Over the years, Alba and Warren have spoken openly about the challenges of balancing a busy family life, careers, and their marriage. In September 2021, Alba told PEOPLE about the importance of communication in their relationship, emphasising the need to address issues before they escalate.
“At different times, there were different things that we needed. 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 explained at the time. “We just have to check each other.”
In July 2021, Alba also opened up about the complexities of maintaining intimacy while juggling parenting responsibilities. Speaking on Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt’s Instagram series Before, During & After Baby, Alba admitted that her marriage to Warren hadn’t always been smooth sailing.
“I think that he probably gets the short end of the stick. And it’s not even him; I would say it’s us,” she said. “When I’m seeing him and spending time with him and we’re really enjoying each other, it’s an ‘us’ thing and it feeds me as well. It’s hard. It’s impossible.”
Alba added with a laugh, “It’s all rosy for two and a half years. But then after that, you become roommates. You’re just going through the motions. You have the responsibilities; it’s a lot of, like, checking the boxes, right?”
The couple’s honesty about their struggles painted a relatable picture for many fans. In the same interview, Alba admitted they had fallen out of habits like weekly date nights as life got busier.
“We’re just not consistent,” she confessed. “But being able to communicate when you’re unhappy and nipping it right away instead of letting it fester — and then you have animosity, and then it explodes — which we’ve gone through that one!”
She acknowledged that while their relationship had its fair share of ups and downs, the foundation of their bond remained strong. “We have, obviously, the friendship, the comfort of ‘You’re not going anywhere,’ so sometimes you don’t treat those people the best,” she said. “That is something I think is a constant one to work on.”
Alba reflected on the lifelong effort that relationships require, adding, “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, regardless of anything that happens.”
In May 2024, Alba celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing photos of their years together. “I’m proud of us for making it this far. There is no real set of rules or guidance that can ever prepare you for what it means to commit to another person and choose to be family,” she wrote.
She continued, “Through thick and thin, we have continually found our way back to each other and have chosen one another.”
As news of their split circulates, it’s clear that their journey together has been marked by love, effort, and shared memories. Whether or not they officially part ways, their legacy as a family and as partners remains a testament to their commitment to each other over the years.
