Ashlee Simpson Files for Divorce From Pete Wentz

After two and a half years of marriage,
Ashlee Simpson has filed for divorce from her husband, Pete Wentz.
TMZ reports that Simpson, who married the former Fall Out Boy bassist at her parents' California home in 2008, filed documents in LA County Superior Court, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the cause of their split.
The singer-actress, who has a 2-year-old son, Bronx, with Wentz, is seeking primary physical custody of the child in addition to sharing legal custody with her ex. The pair released a joint statement to
PEOPLE that asked for privacy and stressed their commitment to their son.
"After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to file for divorce," the couple said through a spokesperson. "We remain friends and deeply committed and loving parents to our son Bronx, whose happiness and well-being remains our No. 1 priority. We ask that everyone honor our privacy as we navigate this next phase of our lives."
Just last month, Wentz gushed to
PopEater about his excitement over spending time with his family.
"The great thing right now is that my family is very mobile and are able to tour with me," he said. "And I think that's the only thing that would've been a hurdle. But the fact they're kind of able to go, I want to be back out there."
Simpson is seeking spousal support from Wentz, with whom she reportedly had no prenup.
The couple began dating in the fall of 2006, but denied the relationship for months. They announced their engagement in April 2008 and married a month later at the Simpson family home. Her dad, Joe, a former minister, officiated the ceremony.
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Ashlee, Pete and Bronx Shots
Ashlee, Pete and Bronx visit a friend's store in Studio City, Calif' on Jan. 5. The seemingly happy couple has since called their marriage off, citing "irreconcilable differences." More Photos of the Formerly Happy Couple >>
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Ashlee Simpson Snapshots
WWW.BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Ashlee Simpson with husband Pete Wentz and baby Bronx visit a friend's not yet finished store in Studio City. Job# 110105F1 EXCLUSIVE, Jan 5, 2011, Studio City CA www.bauergriffin.com www.bauergriffinonline.com
Ashlee Simpson Snapshots
WWW.BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Ashlee Simpson with husband Pete Wentz and baby Bronx visit a friend's not yet finished store in Studio City. Job# 110105F1 EXCLUSIVE, Jan 5, 2011, Studio City CA www.bauergriffin.com www.bauergriffinonline.com
Ashlee Simpson Snapshots
WWW.BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Ashlee Simpson with husband Pete Wentz and baby Bronx visit a friend's not yet finished store in Studio City. Job# 110105F1 EXCLUSIVE, Jan 5, 2011, Studio City CA www.bauergriffin.com www.bauergriffinonline.com
Ashlee Simpson Snapshots
WWW.BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Ashlee Simpson with husband Pete Wentz and baby Bronx visit a friend's not yet finished store in Studio City. Job# 110105F1 EXCLUSIVE, Jan 5, 2011, Studio City CA www.bauergriffin.com www.bauergriffinonline.com
Ashlee Simpson Snapshots
WWW.BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Ashlee Simpson with husband Pete Wentz and baby Bronx visit a friend's not yet finished store in Studio City. Job# 110105F1 EXCLUSIVE, Jan 5, 2011, Studio City CA www.bauergriffin.com www.bauergriffinonline.com
Ashlee Simpson Snapshots
WWW.BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Ashlee Simpson with husband Pete Wentz and baby Bronx visit a friend's not yet finished store in Studio City. Job# 110105F1 EXCLUSIVE, Jan 5, 2011, Studio City CA www.bauergriffin.com www.bauergriffinonline.com
Ashlee Simpson Snapshots
WWW.BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Ashlee Simpson with husband Pete Wentz and baby Bronx visit a friend's not yet finished store in Studio City. Job# 110105F1 EXCLUSIVE, Jan 5, 2011, Studio City CA www.bauergriffin.com www.bauergriffinonline.com
Ashlee Simpson Snapshots
WWW.BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Ashlee Simpson with husband Pete Wentz and baby Bronx visit a friend's not yet finished store in Studio City. Job# 110105F1 EXCLUSIVE, Jan 5, 2011, Studio City CA www.bauergriffin.com www.bauergriffinonline.com
Ashlee Simpson Snapshots
WWW.BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Ashlee Simpson with husband Pete Wentz and baby Bronx visit a friend's not yet finished store in Studio City. Job# 110105F1 EXCLUSIVE, Jan 5, 2011, Studio City CA www.bauergriffin.com www.bauergriffinonline.com
Ashlee Simpson Snapshots
WWW.BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Ashlee Simpson with husband Pete Wentz and baby Bronx visit a friend's not yet finished store in Studio City. Job# 110105F1 EXCLUSIVE, Jan 5, 2011, Studio City CA www.bauergriffin.com www.bauergriffinonline.com
Ashlee Simpson Snapshots
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funny!!!!!!!!
People getting divorced in America? Say it ain't so! What happened to the sanctity of marriage? Isn't that why we kept gays from getting married? (end sarcasm)
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Beautifully said!!!!!!!!
I know.. I knew that these two wouldn't stay married for long. I believe that she got married because she got knocked up. These people in Hollywood get married like they are dating. It's almost like another form of dating. I don't feel sorry for neither one of them.
Oh please, gays have been getting married for years, just not to other gays. Think, you can probably name a few in Hollywood without even trying.
You mean she finally realized a man who wears eyeliner isn't suitable marriage material? SHOCKING!
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If you would break up with someone or not date them for the simple fact that they wore eyeliner I feel sorry for you. People have their own likes and dislikes and some men like to wear eyeliner. What's the big deal? Not all men would rather act like mach douche bags who build up their muscles and ride lifted trucks.
Oh yes you're so right...eyeliner was probably a pivotal point in their decision to divorce...GET REAL!
My husband was (and still is, but is on hiatus,) a musician. I've got WONDERFUL pictures of him with his long, dyed black hair, and make-up, including eyeliner, that I keep at my desk at the office. It was part of the performance, and performance did carry over to social events where others in the industry would be or in places where they needed to know his what his style was. We've been married almost 8 years, we have a beautiful daughter (who also gets a kick out of those old pics,) and not only was the guy-liner not a turn-off, it showed me his creative side, that without which (the creative side, not the make-up,) I would NOT have been interested in him. So I see little validity in your statement.
In this relationship, sadly, the writing was on the wall. But I would have liked for them to make it, if nothing else but to thumb their noses at the nay-sayers, and of course, for their son (who's a total cutie!)
rolling eyes are you kidding me? Some of us straight women like men to act like men & look like men and not like our girlfriends with a penis!
It is none of your business whether or not a guy likes to wear eyeliner. If you don't want to date a perfectly good guy who just happens to wear eyeliner, don't date a perfectly good guy who just happens to wear eyeliner. Some of us straight women don't like the same ol' cookie cutter macho man. Is that your problem?
If he's wearing eye liner he's probably not marriage material.
Do you share make up tips.
I knew that their marriage did not last long. Both seem too young.
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hahah! Typical straight marriages today. Can't even get past 2 years. 2 years is not a marriage! It's simply dating!
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The cause of the divorce was sited as that stupid looking sack hat Pete was wearing.
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Oh iam so sorry! Yea Right.
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This is not a place to put statements on who thinks what about same sex relationships or otherwise, get a life... I think it is too bad that this didn't work out and at least the parents are keeping it civil and good luck to all.
It seves Ashlee well for marrying a star. She herself is a star. So she married a star to make news. But the news died down shortly after her marriage. Who cares if she married a star. If she had married an unknown like yours truly that would have made news that would never have died. I'm still available.
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These people are stars?
Really that hard up for a girl is it mama or maha? whatever your name is.