The Sun and the New York Post are both reporting that Madonna and Guy Richie are getting a divorce. A statement has been prepared and the couple announced their intentions through their publicist this morning. Both sources are reporting that the Kabbalah bid to save their troubled marriage failed and they have decided to pull the plug.
Liz Rosenberg, their representative, provided this statement to the AP:
“Madonna and Guy Ritchie have agreed to divorce after 7-1/2 years of marriage. They have both requested that the media maintain respect for their family at this difficult time. A final settlement has not been agreed upon yet.”
Because the couple live primarily in London, the proceedings are expected to move through British courts and will likely involve a multi-million dollar settlement. Madge wanted to wait until after her U.S. Sticky and Sweet Tour was finished but tensions escalated and brought things to a head.
Eyebrows were raised earlier this week when Guy Richie failed to show up for the premiere of Filth and Wisdom, a comedy that was directed by his wife.
The couple have three children, Lourdes Leon, 12, the daughter of personal trainer Carlos Leon, their son Rocco Ritchie, 8, and adopted son David Banda, 2.
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