Alan Ritchson and Wife Catherine End Their Marriage After 20 Years

A Marriage That Began in Their Younger Years

Alan Ritchson and his wife Catherine Ritchson have announced that they are ending their marriage after two decades together.

The Reacher star and Catherine shared the news in a joint statement on Instagram on Sept. 12, explaining that they had made the difficult decision to take their relationship in a different direction.

After 20 years together, the couple said they plan to remain connected while moving forward separately.

“We Grew Up Together”

In their statement, Alan and Catherine reflected on the life they built together.

The couple first met in high school and later reconnected during college before getting married on May 12, 2006.

Over the years, they built a family and experienced major changes in both their personal lives and Alan’s acting career.

Their announcement emphasized that the end of their marriage does not erase the years they shared.

They Share Three Sons

Alan and Catherine are parents to three sons: Calem, Edan and Amory.

Their children remain at the center of their decision to maintain a strong relationship moving forward.

The couple said they are committed to co-parenting their sons and continuing to support one another as they enter a new chapter.

Rather than presenting the separation as a complete break, they described it as a decision to continue alongside one another in a different way.

Choosing Friendship and Personal Growth

Alan and Catherine also expressed hope that their next chapter can be built around friendship, growth and mutual respect.

Their statement suggested that while their marriage is ending, the bond created through two decades together will remain meaningful.

For a couple who spent much of their adult lives together, the transition marks a major change—but they appear determined to approach it with care.

They Asked for Privacy

The couple also asked fans and the public for compassion and privacy as they navigate the transition.

Their request comes after years of keeping much of their family life away from the spotlight, even as Alan’s career grew significantly.

Catherine has supported Alan throughout his rise as an actor, including during his work on Reacher.

A New Chapter After Two Decades

Twenty years of marriage represents a significant part of both Alan and Catherine’s lives.

Their relationship began when they were young, continued through marriage and parenthood, and evolved alongside Alan’s growing career.

Now, they are choosing a different path while remaining connected as parents and as people who shared many years together.

Moving Forward Together in a Different Way

Alan Ritchson and Catherine’s announcement marks the end of their marriage, but not necessarily the end of their connection.

With three sons to raise and two decades of memories behind them, the former couple says they intend to move forward with respect, care and compassion.

For now, they are asking for understanding as they begin this deeply personal new chapter—together in a different way.