Witherspoon and Phillippe End Marriage

(andPOP) - Actors Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe have put an end to their relationship after more than seven years of marriage.

Their publicists issued a joint statement on Monday confirming the split, according to Reuters.

"We are saddened to announce that Reese and Ryan have decided to formally separate," the statement read. "They remain committed to their family and we ask that you please respect their privacy and the safety of their children at this time."

They married in June 1999 after working together on the film "Cruel Intentions." They had reportedly met at Witherspoon's 21st birthday party before production commenced on the risque movie.

According to TMZ, a source said that the split isn't the result of a single event, but is more "cumulative." The website also reported that Witherspoon has been in touch with the divorce lawyer who handled splits for Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Marie Presley.

Witherspoon, 30, and the 32-year-old Phillippe have two children together: 7-year-old Ava and 3-year-old Deacon.