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For almost two decades, the French movie star Marion Cotillard and director Guillaume Canet announced their separation.
The 49-year-old Cotillard and 52-year-old Canet starred together in the French-Belgian film Love Me If You Dare in 2003, a breakthrough box-office hit in France.
Oscar winner Cotillard frequently collaborated on projects with Canet since their relationship began in 2007, including the 2010 comedy-drama Little White Lies (Les Petits Mouchoirs).
“After 18 years together with two children, Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet have decided to separate by mutual agreement,” said a statement released by their representatives. “This decision was made with mutual respect.”
They announced their separation in a statement to the Agence France-Presse news agency that said they made the split public “to avoid all speculation, rumors and risky interpretations.”
“By being transparent through this statement, Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet also express their desire for their private lives, and especially that of their two children, to be respected,” the statement said.