From The Hollywood Reporter · Lexi Carson · · 1m 10s
Alan Ritchson and Catherine Ritchson end a 20-year marriage
The Reacher star and his wife of two decades announced their split themselves, in one joint post that put their three sons first.
In brief
The Reacher star and his wife of two decades announced their split themselves, in one joint post that put their three sons first. A separation announced on their own terms: one joint message, no blame assigned, and the kids named as the thing that stays fixed. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Twenty years, then this
Alan Ritchson, the star of Reacher, and his wife Catherine are ending their marriage after two decades together.
A joint post, on a Saturday
The couple announced the separation themselves, in a single message posted to social media rather than letting the news break around them.
Ending, not disappearing
They framed it as a change in shape rather than a clean break, saying they intend to keep going alongside each other.
“Cat and I have decided to end our marriage and continue alongside one another in a different way”
They grew up together
Twenty years covers most of their adult lives. The post points back at a shared history, a life and a family built from the start.
“We grew up together. We built a life and a family together.”
Three boys at the center
The Ritchsons have three sons, and the announcement led with them, ahead of any detail about why the marriage ended.
“we are raising three incredible boys who will always be the center of our world”
The bottom line
A separation announced on their own terms: one joint message, no blame assigned, and the kids named as the thing that stays fixed.
