Leah Remini and her husband, Angelo Pagan, have announced their decision to divorce after nearly three decades together, sharing their reasoning along the way.
The couple, who tied the knot in 2003 and welcomed their daughter Sofia Bella Pagan a year later, have enjoyed a long relationship spanning 28 years, with 21 of those being married. Despite their split, Remini and Pagan continue to see each other as “best friends.”
They took to social media to release a joint statement on Remini’s Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), where their announcement quickly gained traction, amassing over 525,900 views. Check out the post here.
Well, here we are. After 28 years together and 21 years of marriage, we have decided to file for divorce.
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.
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— Leah Remini (@LeahRemini) August 30, 2024
In their statement, they candidly expressed, “To put it simply, we both changed, as people do, and we got used to playing roles that didn’t fit us anymore.” They highlighted that after considerable reflection, this step reflects their current selves, emphasizing that their bond remains strong, albeit transformed.
The couple celebrated their long union, stating, “This marriage was a huge success,” and expressed excitement about creating new cherished moments in a different way.
Remini and Pagan reassured fans that their decision was not impulsive; rather, it was the culmination of thoughtful discussions. They’ve noted the challenges ahead while remaining committed to co-parenting and maintaining family traditions.
They also expressed a desire to be open about their transition, acknowledging past public visibility from their reality show, Leah Remini: It’s All Relative, which chronicled their family life after leaving Scientology. “We’re sharing this unknown territory with you as we step into this next stage of our lives publicly,” they shared.
As they embark on this new chapter, they hope their journey will encourage others by demonstrating that evolving relationships are not failures. Their statement concluded with a promise to keep sharing their experiences, signed with love from Leah and Angelo.
Fans have responded positively to their announcement, offering support and wishing them happiness in their next steps. One commenter remarked, “Life partners regardless. Wish you both much happiness and fulfillment,” while another said, “Congratulations to both of you for wanting to be happy.”
The pair first crossed paths in 1996, with Pagan proposing on Christmas Eve 2002, leading to their wedding seven months later in July 2003.