Toni Colletteand her husband are going their separate ways after 20 years of marriage.TheStowawayactress, 50,announced her breakupfrom Dave Galafassi, 44, on Instagram Wednesday, less than a week after returning to the platform.Collette shared a statement on behalf of both her and her estranged husband, which read, “It is with grace and gratitude that we announce we are divorcing.““We’re united in our decision and part with continuing respect and care for each other,” the statement, which she shared alongside a photo of a floral arrangement that reads “PEACE & LOVE,” continued.They added that their children — 14-year-old daughter Sage Florence and 11-year-old son Arlo Robert — are their priorities.“Our kids are of paramount importance to us and we will continue to thrive as a family, albeit a different shape.“Ending with a note of gratitude, they wrote, “We’re thankful for the space and love you grant us as we evolve and move through this transition peacefully. Big thanks.“Kristian Dowling/GettyBefore the announcement post, Collette shared a quote on her Instagram Story that read, “No matter what your current circumstances are, if you can imagine something better for yourself, you can create it.“Collette’s message comes as photos ofGalafassi and another woman kissingat a beach the day before in Sydney, Australia, surfaced.The Daily Mailpublished the photos that also show the musician and the woman sitting together, holding hands in the water, and sharing multiple kisses.RELATED VIDEO:Brad PittSays ‘Out of This Misery Came a Flame of Joy’ After Breakup fromAngelina JolieRepresentatives for Collette did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. A representative for Galfassi could not immediately be located.Collette and Galfassitied the knotin a Buddhist ceremony in 2003.They welcomed Sage in January of 2008 after announcing her pregnancy the previous summer.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“We’re completely over the moon,” she told the Associated Press at the time.“It is strange, the last three films I’ve done I have been pregnant,” Colette added. “I’m just like, what is the universe trying to tell me? But I think everything happens when it’s meant to.“Arlo Robert was then bornin Australia in April 2011.
Toni Colletteand her husband are going their separate ways after 20 years of marriage.
TheStowawayactress, 50,announced her breakupfrom Dave Galafassi, 44, on Instagram Wednesday, less than a week after returning to the platform.
Collette shared a statement on behalf of both her and her estranged husband, which read, “It is with grace and gratitude that we announce we are divorcing.”
“We’re united in our decision and part with continuing respect and care for each other,” the statement, which she shared alongside a photo of a floral arrangement that reads “PEACE & LOVE,” continued.
They added that their children — 14-year-old daughter Sage Florence and 11-year-old son Arlo Robert — are their priorities.
“Our kids are of paramount importance to us and we will continue to thrive as a family, albeit a different shape.”
Ending with a note of gratitude, they wrote, “We’re thankful for the space and love you grant us as we evolve and move through this transition peacefully. Big thanks.”
Kristian Dowling/Getty
Before the announcement post, Collette shared a quote on her Instagram Story that read, “No matter what your current circumstances are, if you can imagine something better for yourself, you can create it.”
Collette’s message comes as photos ofGalafassi and another woman kissingat a beach the day before in Sydney, Australia, surfaced.The Daily Mailpublished the photos that also show the musician and the woman sitting together, holding hands in the water, and sharing multiple kisses.
RELATED VIDEO:Brad PittSays ‘Out of This Misery Came a Flame of Joy’ After Breakup fromAngelina Jolie
Representatives for Collette did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. A representative for Galfassi could not immediately be located.
Collette and Galfassitied the knotin a Buddhist ceremony in 2003.
They welcomed Sage in January of 2008 after announcing her pregnancy the previous summer.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“We’re completely over the moon,” she told the Associated Press at the time.
“It is strange, the last three films I’ve done I have been pregnant,” Colette added. “I’m just like, what is the universe trying to tell me? But I think everything happens when it’s meant to.”
Arlo Robert was then bornin Australia in April 2011.
source: people.com
