Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson announce separation after 10 years of marriage

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson have called it quits after being married for a decade.

The singer-actress confirmed the news about their marriage in a statement sent to PEOPLE Magazine on Jan. 13, saying that she and Eric "have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage."

"Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them," she continued. "We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family." 

Breakup speculations between them started in October last year, when they were seen separately in several locations without their wedding rings.

Jessica and Eric met in 2010 through a common friend.

They got engaged in November 2010 after six months of dating, and tied the knot in July 2014.

The former pair shares three children: Maxwell "Maxi" Drew, 12, Ace Knute, 11, and Birdie Mae, 5.