The rumor mill swung into action several months ago, with claims that the couple effectively live separate lives. Their last joint public appearance was at the Cannes Film Festival last month, where Madonna was promoting her documentary, Ritchie, 39, appeared deeply uncomfortable as they posed together on the red carpet, and they barely exchanged a word.
Now its been revealed that Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie are ending their almost-eight-year marriage, a rep for the singer confirmed Wednesday, as they announced their divorce in a statement and have not agreed to a settlement.