Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet, a prominent couple in French cinema, have announced their separation by mutual agreement. The news comes after 18 years together.
The couple, parents to two children, Marcel and Louise, have decided to separate amicably. They released a statement to the Agence France-Presse to avoid speculation and protect their children's privacy.
Cotillard and Canet have collaborated on several films, including "Little White Lies" and "Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom." Canet recently directed Cotillard in the psychological thriller "Karma," set to be released in October 2026.
In September 2023, Canet dismissed rumors of a split, stating they were a normal family. The separation marks the end of a long relationship that saw both personal and professional success.