High-profile Hollywood couple Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy have announced that they’ve broken up, with McCarthy, 37, confirming in a statement that she will “always keep Jim as a leading man in my heart”.
“Jim and Jenny have recently decided to end their five-year relationship,” Carrey’s rep Marleah Leslie told People magazine.
The split comes as a surprise to most, as the seemingly devoted couple showed no signs of trouble in their relationship.
“I’m so grateful for the years Jim and I shared together,” McCarthy said in a statement.
“I will continue to be in his daughter’s life and will always keep Jim as a leading man in my heart.”
In keeping with social media trends, 48-year-old Carrey chose Twitter to announce the split.
“I’m grateful 4 the many blessings we’ve shared and I wish her the very best! S’okay!” he Tweeted.
Just two months ago, the two were the picture of happiness. “Jenny is the first person that I’ve been with where I don’t have a giant question mark over my head,” Carrey told PEOPLE at an event they hosted to support McCarthy’s autism organization, Generation Rescue, in Miami.
April 7th, 2010 at 6:37 am
Aw that is just heartbreaking! They were fantastic together! Always so happy and laughing togethet..Definetly a sad break up. They both handled it so classy and loving. When you leave it on such good terms, there's always hope that Love can be for them again. Either way, I wish them and their families the best and that Love Always be with them. God Bless you all.