Arnold Schwarzenegger And Maria Shriver Split!
May 10 2011, Published 11:08 a.m. ET
Breaking Celebrity News Staff Reporter
Breaking Celebrity News Staff Writer
Yet another issue to divide the Donkeys and Elephants.
Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and wife Maria Shriver have separated -- and she's already moved out!
"This has been a time of great personal and professional transition for each of us," the couple said in a joint statement released Monday night.
"After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion and prayer, we came to this decision together. At this time, we are living apart while we work on the future of our relationship."
The high-profile couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary April 26, and have four children together, ranging in ages from 14 to 21.
"We are continuing to parent ... together. They are the light and the center of both of our lives. We consider this a private matter and neither we nor any of our friends or family will have further comment," the statement continued. "We ask for compassion and respect from the media and the public."
Schwarzenegger's spokesman Daniel Ketchell would not answer any further questions after presenting the statement.
The torn lovebirds were introduced to one another at a charity tennis tournament by Tom Brokaw in 1977. They married in 1986, and remained media darlings for their celebrity pedigrees: Schwarzenegger, the Pum