Jenna Dewan announces shock split from Channing Tatum after nine years of marriage in Instagram post

The couple made their last public appearance together on November 6 at the Los Angeles premiere of War Dog: A Soldiers Best Friend.

Channing, 37, met Jenna on the set of 2006's Step Up  and the duo married three years later in July 2009. 

The estranged husband and wife began their message on Instagram by writing, 'Hey world! So…We have something we would like to share.'

Telling the world: The actress, 37, announced the shocking separation on Monday in an Instagram post

'First off, it feels odd that we have to share this kind of thing with everyone, but it’s a consequence of the lives we’ve chosen to lead, which we also happen to be deeply grateful for,' their note continued.

'We’re living in an incredible moment in time, but it’s also a time where truth can easily get distorted into “alternative facts” So we want to share the truth so you know that if you didn’t read it here then it’s most certainly fiction.'

The joint statement went on to say: 'We have lovingly chosen to separate as a couple. We fell deeply in love so many years ago and have had a magical journey together. 

However, it was just short of two weeks ago that the parenting duo were featured in an Instagram snap together

Happier times: The former couple seen with daughter Everly in December at Disney;and's California Adventure

'Absolutely nothing has changed about how much we love one another, but love is a beautiful adventure that is taking us on different paths for now. There are no secrets nor salacious events at the root of our decision — just two best-friends realizing it’s time to take some space and help each other live the most joyous, fulfilled lives as possible.'

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