Shocked By Scarlett and Ryan's Split? So Were Friends

By Rob Shuter Posted Dec 15th 2010 11:40AM

Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds are notorious under-sharers, having spent their brief and low-key marriage shunning cameras and reporters' questions. So, it comes as no surprise that their shocking split this week was kept under wraps for even the people that know them.

"No one had any idea this was coming," a friend of Scarlett's tells me. "They kept their private life so secret that I doubt we will ever really know what went wrong."

The gorgeous duo have always been incredibly private and have only been photographed together a handful of times. They barley even spoke about their relationship in the press, with Ryan admitting in the October issue of GQ that since getting married, "I'm a little more guarded, I think. I'm a little bit more wary of having my relationship turning into a soap opera."

The two are determined to keep the particulars of their failed relationship private, a friend tells me, who wisely notes that fans shouldn't hold their breath for a weepy Oprah-style interview.

"In fact, knowing them, they will never talk about it at all," my source says.

This desire to clam up may be tough for Ryan, as he's obligated to promote his film, 'Green Lantern,' during the first half of 2011. Insiders tell me that members of the press will be told that Scarlett-related questions will be off limits during the promotional tour. "Anyone that asks personal questions will be asked to leave," the source reveals.

The couple released the following statement on Tuesday: "After long and careful consideration on both our parts, we've decided to end our marriage. We entered our relationship with love and it's with love and kindness we leave it. While privacy isn't expected, it's certainly appreciated."

► Get the full scoop on Scarlett and Ryan's split here.

Tags: Ryan Reynolds, scarlett johansson

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Thursday 16 December

By Holly

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I'm so glad. Ryan is so hot, I just couldn't see him with her for some reason. I think with someone as funny and totally hot as he is, he will have no problem finding someone that he will mess with. Hey Ryan, I heard Sandra's on the market!

By that figures!

Well sure it makes perfect sense. Now that he's established his residency and his citizenship not to mention the fact that he's now the "It" boy in Hollyweird. He's bankable now. He and Scarlett may have had a "special" marriage only on paper.

By Ashley

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my dad has been working on the movie that ryan is filming in atlanta.he just saw the two of them together on set early last week.i dont understand hollywood.

By Kat

Does this really surprise anyone? It shouldn't. This is Hollywood where 99% of celebs never last more than 6 minutes.

By Lula

"Barly??????"Are you serious????! You make the absolute best case for reviving printed press! This is outrageous!!!!!!

By lara

Liten awp Lulu, pleese.

By nunat

Why should anyone care about the their failed marriage. I think they are doing the public a favor by keeping the details out the headlines and we should respect that by not making up wild speculations. Leave them alone and go back to gossiping about the Kardashians

By Paul S

The only thing shocking is that Johansson married Reynolds.
She is way out of his league. 6's dont usally get 10's and when they do they cant hold on to them. Reynolds will be fine he will end up with some youg hot struggling actress that will be glad to to spread her legs for him.Johansson will end of with some billionare and have her own island.

By Jo

I think Eva Longoria and Tony Parker should write these two a thank you note.

Friday 17 December

By carrie

phew! they weren't meant for eachother...

By Mike

Just Hollywood couples? God! Most of my friends are divorced or on their way to get one. I wonder if being married is a natural need. Doubt so!

By Adam

Actually, Scarlett is gay and because Ryan loves her, he hasn't said anything about it. He's just trying to protect her.

Tuesday 21 December

By akshay

Its quite surprising that these relation break up so unexpectedly ,scarlett is so pretty enough to attract anyone for a whole life , is n't she?