Reacher: Alan Ritchson and his wife separate after twenty years of marriage

Alan Ritchson and his wife Catherine announced their decision to end their marriage after twenty years on Saturday, September 12, 2026. In a joint statement published on Instagram, they emphasized that their three sons would remain at the center of their priorities.

The couple stated that this separation does not erase the life they built together or the respect they continue to share. Alan and Catherine Ritchson expressed their desire to move forward differently, maintain their friendship, and become the best co-parents possible.

They also requested that the public respect their family’s privacy during this transition, particularly that of their children. The couple married on May 12, 2006, after knowing each other as teenagers and later reconnecting.

The announcement formalizes a development that Alan Ritchson had already mentioned in July to Interview Magazine. The actor explained at that time that his family life was suffering due to the demands of his career and that he and his wife had learned to navigate their roles as parents while remaining friends.

Alan Ritchson is best known for portraying Jack Reacher in the Prime Video series Reacher. His representatives did not provide any additional comments to Entertainment Weekly following the announcement.