AceShowbiz - Alan Ritchson and his wife, Catherine Ritchson, have ended their marriage after two decades together, E! News reports. The couple, who share three sons named Calem, Edan, and Amory—aged 13, 12, and 10 respectively—have decided to part ways while continuing to prioritize their family.

Foxnews also detailed that the couple met as teenagers during a high school dance class and briefly dated before breaking up at the end of their first summer together. They later reconnected when Catherine was attending college and Alan was working in Miami, eventually marrying in May 2006. Tvinsider confirms that their sons were born during their marriage, with Calem arriving in 2012, followed by Edan in 2013, and Amory in 2015.

In a recent message shared on his Instagram, Alan conveyed the couple’s commitment to co-parenting their children and supporting each other’s personal growth amid their separation. The couple has also requested privacy and understanding from the public as they navigate their new family dynamics.

Alan Ritchson is best known for his role as Thad Castle in Blue Mountain State and for portraying Jack Reacher in the Amazon Prime series Reacher. With a career spanning acting, singing, and modeling, Alan has 28 credits to his name, including appearances in Smallville and Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The. His family has been a steady support during his recent promotional work for Reacher Season 4 and films like Motor City and Runner.

This development marks the end of a long partnership that began in youth and grew into a family of five. Their decision to remain dedicated co-parents highlights their focus on stability for their children while both pursue their individual paths forward.

This article is based on reporting originally published by E! News.