Tobey Maguire splits from Jennifer Meyer after nearly a decade of marriage

The Hollywood couple said they reached the decision after much "soul searching"
Split: Tobey Maguire and his wife Jennifer Meyer
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Emma Powell18 October 2016
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Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer have split after nearly a decade of marriage.

The Hollywood couple announced the news in a joint statement to People magazine and said raising their children with “enduring love” is their main priority.

“After much soul searching and consideration we have made the decision to separate as a couple,” the statement read.

“As devoted parents, our first priority remains raising our children together with enduring love, respect and friendship.”

Red carpet: Toby Maguire and Jennifer Meyer at the MET Gala in 2013
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The couple met in 2003 while Maguire was filming Seabiscuit. They became engaged in April 2006 before tying the knot in Kona, Hawaii in September 2007.

They have two children together: daughter Ruby, aged nine, and son Otis, aged seven.

Together: The couple made their last official public appearance together at the Jonas Tahlin, CEO Absolut Elyx Celebrates Roe's 2016 Harvest with an Evening of Cocktails and Caviar at his Private Residence
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Maguire and Meyer were last seen together on Sunday in Los Angeles with their children.

Their last official appearance together was on October 6 at a cocktail event hosted by Jonas Tahlin, CEO Absolut Elyx.

On marrying Maguire Meyer told USA Today: “Let’s just say this is truly the best time of my life. I’m walking on air. I’m getting married, starting a family and have an amazing company.”

The Great Gatsby actor has also previously opened up about married life and told David Letterman in 2007: "It’s a very dramatic change.

"My whole life is in transition now with friendships and where I’m gonna live, you know, just your whole perspective. It’s great."

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