Heidi Klum and Seal announce separation

By: David Chiu
Topics: News ,; Celebrity

Seal and Heidi Klum arrive at the 19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party on Feb. 27, 2011, in West Hollywood, Calif.

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(CBS) Model/"Project Runway" host Heidi Klum and singer Seal are separating.

"While we have enjoyed seven very loving, loyal and happy years of marriage, after much soul-searching we have decided to separate," they announced in a statement to People magazine on Sunday.

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The statement continues, "We have had the deepest respect for one another throughout our relationship and continue to love each other very much, but we have grown apart. This is an amicable process and protecting the well-being of our children remains our top priority, especially during this time of transition.

"We thank our family, friends, and fans for their kind words of support. And for our children's sake, we appreciate you respecting our privacy."

Klum and Seal married in 2005 and have four children: Leni, 7, Henry, 6, Johan, 5, and Lou, 2.

On Saturday, TMZ reported that Klum was to going file for divorce.

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by Fatesrider January 24, 2012 2:58 AM EST: My question is why do these two - and all celebrities who do it, for that matter - ANNOUNCE that they're not seeing anyone else?

I don't announce to the world that I broke up with someone. No one else I know does it - at least certainly not in a civilized fashion in a press release. People will gt the message when you start dating other people. Walking up to someone and saying, "Hi, I'm famous. I've broken up with my boy/girlfriend. Wanna go out sometime?" is equally effective.

So what the hell is the point of an "announcement"? Do we send flowers. RSVP for the "breaking up party". Do you get a ring for it? Plan your "breaking up anniversary"?

Seriously, get over yourselves.; Reply to this comment


by buccos January 23, 2012 7:39 PM EST: These two are bone thin. They have changed since their earlier and happier pictures. Something unhealthy is going on here.; Reply to this comment


by longtree-2009 January 23, 2012 5:37 PM EST: he is not a very good looking man. since physical attraction is what normally gets a couple together, wonder what it was in this case. divorce rate is very high so not surprised. children are resilient and will do well as long as someone loves them and provides for them.; Reply to this comment

by Turbidite January 23, 2012 5:06 PM EST

Heidi is headed for bigger things!

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by chimike9607 January 23, 2012 5:24 PM EST: Biggr things? She turned Seal into Walrus! She looking for Whale?


by train99 January 23, 2012 4:46 PM EST: After a series of marriage breakups among celebrities over the past two years, we have finally hit the absolute, ultimate bottom.; Reply to this comment


by reality45 January 23, 2012 4:37 PM EST: So disgusting!; Reply to this comment


by LogWarrior January 23, 2012 4:36 PM EST: Another OJ trial in the making...; Reply to this comment


by betterusa January 23, 2012 4:20 PM EST: Who cares if Seal and Heidi are together anymore, as long as they don't get rid of their nannies the kids will be fine.; Reply to this comment


by gruven13777 January 23, 2012 2:09 PM EST: The couples who constantly have to tell you how great their marriage is, are usually the ones who always break up.; Reply to this comment