Courteney Cox, David Arquette Officially Separated

After 11 years of marriage,
Courteney Cox and
David Arquette have decided to separate.
The split was first reported by
In Touch Weekly.
According to
TMZ, Cox and Arquette have been living apart for a few months.
The couple released a statement regarding the breakup. "We have agreed to a trial separation that dates back for some time. The reason for this separation is to better understand ourselves and the qualities we need in a partner and for our marriage."
It continued, "We remain best friends and responsible parents to our daughter and we still love each other deeply."
After the jump, see what people on the street think about the breakup.
Cox and Arquette have a daughter together, 6-year-old Coco. In a March interview,
PopEater asked Arquette about rampant adoption rumors. He told us, "No. We don't have any plans on it, no. That was just something Bonnie Hunt asked us if we'd be open to it and I said yeah, and then suddenly we're 'adopting.' We probably won't." Now it seems they definitely won't.
As recently as the August issue of InStyle magazine, Cox
spoke confidently about how she keeps her marriage going: "We have fun together and separately. We each have all the freedom in the world, which makes for a very comfortable relationship. It's easy for people to just coexist, especially when you have such different interests and work lives. You have to make an effort to stay connected, and that's something we work at."
The actors met on the set of the 1995 film 'Scream.' They married in 1999. Ironically, they are set to appear together in 'Scream 4,' which is due out in April of next year.
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Cox gained widespread fame for her role on the comedy 'Friends' and currently stars in ABC's modest hit 'Cougar Town.' Arquette is an executive producer of that show and has appeared in numerous films, including 'Never Been Kissed' and 'Airheads.'
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Courteney and David Pics
Single Again: David Arquette flashed his ring-less hand on Oct. 5, a full week before his split from Courteney Cox was revealed. More Pics of the Pair >>
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Courteney and David Snapshots
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 17: (FILE PHOTO) Actor David Arquette (L) and actress Courteney Cox-Arquette arrive at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 17, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. After 11 years of marriage the couple has released a statement announcing their seperation. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Arquette;Courtney Cox-Arquette
Courteney and David Snapshots
Dressed in black Courteney Cox keeps her ring after announcing split with 11 year husband David Arquette Oct 11, 2010 X17online.com exclusive
Courteney and David Snapshots
Dressed in black Courteney Cox keeps her ring after announcing split with 11 year husband David Arquette Oct 11, 2010 X17online.com exclusive
Courteney and David Snapshots
Dressed in black Courteney Cox keeps her ring after announcing split with 11 year husband David Arquette Oct 11, 2010 X17online.com exclusive
Courteney and David Snapshots
Dressed in black Courteney Cox keeps her ring after announcing split with 11 year husband David Arquette Oct 11, 2010 X17online.com exclusive
Courteney and David Snapshots
Dressed in black Courteney Cox keeps her ring after announcing split with 11 year husband David Arquette Oct 11, 2010 X17online.com exclusive
Courteney and David Snapshots
Dressed in black Courteney Cox keeps her ring after announcing split with 11 year husband David Arquette Oct 11, 2010 X17online.com exclusive
Courteney and David Snapshots
Dressed in black Courteney Cox keeps her ring after announcing split with 11 year husband David Arquette Oct 11, 2010 X17online.com exclusive
Courteney and David Snapshots
Dressed in black Courteney Cox keeps her ring after announcing split with 11 year husband David Arquette Oct 11, 2010 X17online.com exclusive
Courteney and David Snapshots
Dressed in black Courteney Cox keeps her ring after announcing split with 11 year husband David Arquette Oct 11, 2010 X17online.com exclusive
Courteney and David Snapshots
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Oh well that is hollywood, all the guys always want someone younger, they get tired of each other very quickly out there, sad for Courteney she always seemed kind of depressed all the time, it was probably him!
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The idiot rode the gravy train as far as he could. But someone as worthless David Arquette couldn't hang on forever. Now he'll do the right thing and sue her for half of what she has. You reap what you sew.
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maybe david can hop on sister patricia coat tails
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That is really too too bad to hear. It's a sad and hard things when couples split up. I wish for them they work everything out and wish them the best for their family.
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Now she can spend ALL her time with Jennifer Aniston. Ia Jennifer the homewrecker? She tags along all the time, even on family vacations. David must get a little tired of that.
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Those "loons in lala land" happen to be the entertainers many if not most of us pay to watch. They put themselves out there with hard work to entertain us. marriage is not easy especially when many can work on their problems without constantly being in the lime light and criticized and having stories made up about them.
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This makes me sad. I thought they'd last. I have to admit though, I don't understand why a couple who says that they love each other deeply would give up like that. My husband and I have had our problems, but we love each other so much and would never give up on each other. I can't judge them though; I have no idea what they've been through as a couple. I wish them well.
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Who in the world gives a flying fig??
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I think his squinting eventually got to her.
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What is wrong with you people? They lasted 11 years. They must have been right for each other in the begining. People do change over time & relationships change with them. I think they were good together just not anymore. And David is not a jerk or deadbeat. Didn't you read that he's the producer of the show she's on now. Why do some people have to put down others like that. Maybe they are so unhappy with their own life they have to vent about others just to make themselves feel better.
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Her show sucks! She is probably upset and uptight about a looser show and it is affecting their marriage.
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I have to wonder if Jennifer Aniston doesn't have some sort of influenze on her splitting with her husband. Singles and married couples don't mix very well.
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Since I don't know who they are, nor that they were together, I am crushed.
Thanks, this is big!
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To Bad. I thought maybe this marriage would work. They both seem so quirky.
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This is surprising? They have been on the rocks since day 1.
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It's a shame. You put 11 years into something and then just throw it away. From experience I can say.... Marriage is hard and there are times you wonder what was I thinking..... But you stick it out.... folks are looking for happily ever after and unconditional love. It is when you stick with it and just hang tough to those vows. You begin to grow up and see the other person for the fallible human being that they are - and they are just like you.... And COCO she needed her parents to see her needs more than their own. For all you youngin's out there - stick with it - even when it hurts - you do end up with what you were looking for all along. IT is definitely worth working for!!!!
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Sad so sad,,,, I hope they can eventually work it out. Don't let hollywood win again you two.... but if it is not to be then go as friends... life is too short, and you have a beautiful daughter...Good luck Courtney and David...
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fifty percent off all marriges end in divorce! If fifty percent of parachutes failed would people still skydive probaly not so why do we marry? only dove and lobsters mate for life.
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What a joke! We love each other deeply, so that is why we are seperating. Does that make sense? After 11 years you need time to find out what you want in a partner? Only in Hollywood.
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Um actually Joey you are wrong. Latest statistics show that less than half the marriages today end in divorce. Your news is old news hon.
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