Guy Pearce and his wife of 18 years, Kate Mestitz, have called it quits.
The Australian actor, 48, tweeted on Monday, Oct. 12, that the two had split earlier this year.
“Rumors r true I’m afraid — Kate and I parted ways back in Jan,” Pearce tweeted. “Sorry 2 be boring but we couldn’t be closer. We’ll love each other 4 ever xx.”
Rumours r true I'm afraid – Kate and I parted ways back in Jan. Sorry 2 be boring but we couldn't be closer. We'll love each other 4 ever xx
— Guy Pearce (@TheGuyPearce) October 12, 2015
The Memento actor released a statement on Tuesday, Oct. 13, confirming what he tweeted.
“Kate and I will always love and support one another and be the best of friends,” he said. “No one knows me like Kate does, and we’ll forever be appreciative of our mutual respect. We’ve both grown enormously through our relationship, but sadly, the time has come to part ways.”
The Hurt Locker star also tweeted two photos of Mestitz, with one that he captioned, “The best 20+ years of my life — with this beautiful lady…”
The best 20+ years of my life – with this beautiful lady….. pic.twitter.com/EQc3dl1FpR
— Guy Pearce (@TheGuyPearce) October 12, 2015
The ex-couple married in 1997, and do not have any children.