Leah Remini announced she and husband Angelo Pagán are filing for divorce after more than two decades of marriage. The actress, 54, took to social media on Thursday, August 29, to share the news, explaining that the split was a tough decision to make but that the couple “no longer fit.” “Well, here we are.
After 28 years together and 21 years of marriage, we have decided to file for divorce,” she wrote via Instagram. “This decision came after a lot of thought and care, and as hard as divorce is, we are approaching this with a positive outlook because we know it’s what’s best for us.” Remini said that she and Pagán, who tied the knot in 2003, are “sad” but “proud of how we worked through this together,” noting that they have some “figuring out to do as we continue to move forward into our new normal.
” “But here’s the thing: we’ve been best friends for so many years,” she continued. “We are still celebrating holidays together, watching our favorite tv shows together, and gathering as a family.” As for “why” the pair decided to call it quits, Remini said “they both changed, as people do” and “we got used to playing roles that didn’t fit us anymore.
” “After a lot of effort and consideration, we’ve decided to take this step, which reflects who we are today. Our bond is still strong—it’s just evolved into something different. We think a marriage that lasted this long and created so many beautiful memories, especially.