and ’s fairytale romance appears to have taken a turn.
After 16 years of marriage, the couple recently decided to separate and are preparing to file for divorce, TMZ reported on Wednesday, January 8.
The duo’s love story began when they met on the set of The Fantastic Four in 2004, where Alba, 43, was the lead actress and Warren, 46, was a production assistant. They tied the knot four years later.
While the couple — who share Honor, 16, Haven, 13, and Hayes, 7 — have not publicly commented on their relationship status, both Alba and Warren have talked openly about the highs and lows of marriage.
Keep reading to see all the signs that may have shown Alba and Warren were headed for a split:
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren Spotted Without Wedding Rings
While attending a pre-Golden Globes party at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood on Saturday, January 4, Alba was photographed without wearing her wedding ring.
Just one month earlier, the actress was spotted running errands and picking up beverages at Kreation in Los Angeles without a ring on that finger.
Meanwhile, Warren raised eyebrows when he posed for a family photo on Christmas without his ring.
Jessica Alba’s New Year’s Eve Post
Before saying goodbye to 2024, Alba posted a collage of images reflecting on the past 12 months of her life. While she was able to post memories from vacations, girls’ night outs and various projects, the Honest Company founder failed to post any photos of Warren.
“Here’s to a colorful past year that was filled with connection, growth, adventures, laughter, peace, sisterhood, transformation, rebirth, joy and so much love 🙏🏽,” she wrote via Instagram on December 31. “Sending hugs to everyone going through it- cheers to 2025 and even more love to come! Let’s goooo!”
Cash Warren Shares His Marriage ‘Secret’
In the middle of celebrating 10 years of his clothing brand Pair of Thieves, Warren reflected on his marriage to Alba in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly.
While reflecting on their bond, Warren admitted that it took “hard work” to keep their union strong.
“I think, ultimately, the friendship and support and just knowing that your partner has your back means everything to us,” he told Us in July 2024. “I think that would be the secret, is just having each other’s back. It’s hard work, but we roll up our sleeves and we do it. It’s wild. It’s the longest relationship I could have ever imagined.”
Jessica Alba’s Candid Quotes About Marriage
Back in April 2024, Alba appeared on an episode of ’s “BDA Baby” podcast. When asked how she was able to find balance amid her heavy responsibilities — and ensure “your husband feels tended to” — Alba admitted it was a process.
“You know, I think that [Cash] probably gets the short end of the stick,” she said. “It’s hard. It’s impossible.”
She advised couples “to communicate when you’re unhappy and nipping it right away” before it becomes a bigger issue.
“We have, obviously, the friendship, the comfort of, like, ‘You’re not going anywhere,’” Alba added. “And so sometimes you don’t treat those people the best, right? You don’t consider their feelings in the way that you would consider other people’s feelings. So that is something that I think is a constant — it’s a constant one to work on.”
Jessica Alba Compared Cash Warren Marriage to Being ‘Roommates’
While chatting with Schwarzenneger Pratt, 35, Alba continued to give an honest perspective on marriage life.
“I would say it’s all rosy for two-and-a-half years,” she shared. “But then after that, you become roommates. You’re just going through the motions, the responsibilities. It’s a lot of, like, checking the boxes.”
Cash Warren’s Honest Quotes About Jealousy
During an August 2023 appearance on ’s “Whine Down” podcast, Warren said he briefly broke up with Alba four years into the relationship.
“When we first started dating, I was really jealous of other guys and the attention that she was getting from other guys, and it just wasn’t making me feel good,” Warren said. “I was always a pretty confident person in my own, kind of, walking my own path and really happy there. And next thing you know, I’m looking up and just feeling jealous all the time.”
After his feelings led to a breakup with Alba, Warren said he vowed to “channel [my jealousy] in a different way, into a more productive way.”
