Jessica Alba Files for Divorce from Husband Cash Warren After 17 Years of Marriage

Actress Jessica Alba has officially filed for divorce from her husband, Cash Warren, on February 7, after nearly 17 years of marriage. According to Page Six, the 43-year-old actress filed through renowned attorney Laura Wasser, while Cash Warren responded promptly through his lawyer Adam Philip Lipsic. Both parties listed their separation date as December 27, 2024, and cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. They have requested joint custody of their three children: Honor, 16, Haven, 13, and Hayes, 7.

Despite their significant wealth, the couple did not sign a prenuptial agreement. Alba’s company, Honest, is valued at $623 million, while Warren’s brand, Pair of Thieves, is worth at least $100 million. The couple’s fortune will be a topic of discussion, but their primary focus remains their children’s well-being.

First Signs of Trouble in Paradise: Divorce Announcement

The news of their split first surfaced on January 8. Just eight days later, Jessica confirmed the separation, stating that they would “move forward with love, kindness, and mutual respect” as they co-parent their kids. She also asked for privacy during this challenging time, reiterating that their children would remain their top priority.

A Family in Public: Last Public Outing Before Divorce

The announcement of their divorce comes just one week after the family of five was spotted together, enjoying a day at Universal Studios to celebrate their youngest son Hayes’ birthday. Prior to this, Jessica had shared a post on Instagram about their Thanksgiving holiday in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where she was vacationing with her husband and children. The caption on the sunset family photo read: “Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours. Sending so much love.”

From “Fantastic Four” to Forever: How They Met and Married

Jessica and Cash met in 2004 while filming Fantastic Four and married in 2008. Over the years, they have been open about the challenges they’ve faced in their relationship. In August 2023, Cash admitted that the couple had briefly separated four years after they started dating due to his jealousy. In an appearance on Whine Down with Jana Kramer, Warren explained, “When we first started dating, I was very jealous of other men and the attention she was getting. It made me uncomfortable. We broke up because of jealousy. I became a worse person, so we broke up. During the time we were apart, I promised myself that I would deal with my jealousy in a better way.”

Jessica’s Honest Reflection on Marriage and Parenthood

Jessica, for her part, has often spoken about the ups and downs of their marriage, particularly in the context of parenthood. In an interview with Katherine Schwarzenegger on her Instagram program, Alba shared that in the early years of their marriage, things were “perfect,” but eventually, they settled into a more routine partnership. “Everything was rosy for the first two and a half years. But then, you become roommates. You just live. You have responsibilities, kind of like checking boxes, right?”

Co-Parenting Commitment: Moving Forward for the Kids

The couple, who have always been supportive of one another publicly, have worked together to build their respective businesses and raise their children. Despite their personal separation, they continue to prioritize their family life and their commitment to co-parenting their three children.

As they move forward with their separate lives, it’s clear that both Jessica and Cash are committed to maintaining their relationship as co-parents and co-workers, with a focus on the well-being of their children above all else.