After six years of marriage, Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin and his husband, Jwan Yosef, are filing for divorce. The two first became an item in 2016 following their meeting on Instagram six months prior. They announced their engagement that same year and went on to tie the knot in 2018. Ricky and Jwan have since welcomed two children, Lucia and Renn, who symbolize their love and years together.
Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef Announce Their Divorce
In a statement to People, the couple jointly announced their plans to forge ahead in their respective lives away from each other. Per the statement, they resolved to end their marriage with “love, respect and dignity” for their children, while honoring their experiences as a couple over the last six years. They continued,
“Our greatest desire now is to continue having a healthy family dynamic and a relationship centered on peace and friendship to continue the joint upbringing of our children, preserving the respect and love we have for each other.”
The couple also confirmed the split on their social media pages, sharing the joint statement signed “Ricky y Jwan.” In the statement, the duo admitted they’d been considering transforming their relationship for some time. Notably, their decision came only after careful consideration. They concluded the statement with a note of thanks to fans and well-wishers for their support and love throughout their marriage. The duo remains united in nurturing this new phase of their lives as exes and co-parents.
As mentioned, Ricky Martin and Jwan Joseph’s marriage yielded two children. They welcomed their son, Lucia in 2018. Barely one year later, their daughter Renn joined the family. In addition to his kids with Jwan, Ricky is also a dad to twin sons Matteo and Valentino, who he welcomed in 2008.
Martin and Joseph’s marriage experienced several glitches last year, including allegations of domestic violence and incest against Ricky. However, the cases were soon dismissed. Just when it seemed the couple found their rhythm once again, they unleashed another shocker, announcing their impending split.
