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Ben Stiller & Christine Taylor's SHOCKING Reason For Ending Their 17-Year Marriage
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After 18 years as a couple and 17 years married, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor are calling it quits! The former couple stated in a joint statement that People got their hands on, "With tremendous love and respect for each other, and the 18 years we spent as a couple, we have made the decision to separate."
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The 51-year-old actor and his 45-year-old future ex wife have two kids together — Ella, 15, and Quinlin, 11 — who they plan on remaining on civil terms for.
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"Our priority will continue to be raising our children as devoted parents and the closest of friends."
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So why did the former costars and lovers decide to break things off? "It gets hard — he has a very busy Hollywood career, and she's been very focused on being a mom," a source told People.
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"Christine and Ben respect each other and will do anything to make sure their kids are happy and secure."
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What do you think was the real reason Ben and Christine split after so many years together? Do you believe their reason? Sound off in the comments!