Washington [US], November 13 – Hollywood actors Ben Foster and Laura Prepon, known for their roles in X-Men: The Last Stand and Orange Is the New Black respectively, have decided to end their six-year marriage. Foster filed for divorce on October 17, 2023, citing irreconcilable differences, with their separation date listed as September 9, 2023, according to court documents obtained by People magazine.
In his filing, 44-year-old Foster requested adherence to their prenuptial agreement and equitable division of assets and debts. He also requested that both parties cover their own legal fees, with shared court expenses.
Foster and Prepon first began dating in 2016, and their relationship quickly progressed. They announced their engagement within months and welcomed their first child, daughter Ella, in 2017. The couple married in 2018, with Prepon sharing a heartfelt Instagram post marking the occasion. “Just Married,” she wrote, along with a photo from their wedding, adding, “Thank you for all the love and support.”
In 2020, they welcomed a son, whose name they chose to keep private to protect their children from media exposure. Prepon explained their stance in an interview, saying, “No judgment, do your thing. But for my husband and I, that’s where we remain extra private, when it comes to our kids.”
Throughout their relationship, Foster and Prepon maintained a careful balance between their careers and family life. In a 2019 interview, Prepon spoke of their arrangement: “Ben and I are really great about if I’m at work, he’s [at home], and if he’s at work, I’m [at home],” she shared with People. She also acknowledged the challenges of balancing work and family, admitting to moments of guilt while trying to meet both demands.
The couple’s commitment to family privacy and support for each other’s careers has been evident throughout their relationship. Their decision to part ways marks the end of a carefully maintained balance between love, family, and the public eye.
