From The Superficial (www.thesuperficial.com)

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston have separated after 4 1/2 years of marriage.

"We would like to announce that after seven years together we have decided to formally separate," they said. "For those who follow these sorts of things, we would like to explain that our separation is not the result of any of the speculation reported by the tabloid media. This decision is a result of much thoughtful consideration. We happily remain committed and caring friends with great love and admiration for one another. We ask in advance for your kindness and sensitivity in the coming months."

It's probably for the best that these two never had a child. Their combined genes would have created a beautiful monster the likes of which no human could resist. Hey, sort of like me!

Apparently, the couple's final showdown took place at the Dorchester Hotel in London when Aniston, 35, told Pitt, 41, that she wanted to put movies ahead of motherhood. :shocker:

They must feel that there is a lot of unfinished business, since they promised to bring peace to the Middle East. Given that we no longer have Bennifer for a fallback plan, I guess the Middle East will continue to smolder.

Ok peeps, back to your regularly scheduled mundane lives. Nothing to see here!

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