10 famous couples who ended their marriage with a press release
Athena Economakou – Filippos Michopoulos
After six years of marriage and two children, Maximo and Sienna, the couple announced their separation with a press release.
“After 10 years together and the birth of our two children, we are in the unpleasant position of announcing the dissolution of our marriage. Our children are what will unite us forever and as loving parents, we will always be by their side with unlimited love” they wrote in their announcement.
Tatiana Blatnik – Nikolaos
A little earlier and specifically on April 19, 2024, Nikolaos and Tatiana Blatnik announced that after 14 years of married life they decided to go their separate ways. The announcement of the divorce was published on the official website of the former Greek royal family.
Eleni Menegaki – Yiannis Latsios
In January 2010 and after nine years of marriage and three children, Eleni Menegaki and Yiannis Latsios announced the end of their marriage, without ever making known the reason that led them to it
“After 9 years of living together and having 3 children who are still minors, we decided together to move on separately. As persons but always together as parents who share the love for their children and the anxiety for their future. We are sure that our decision will be supported and respected by all ,” the announcement read.
Despina Vandi- Demis Nikolaidis
After 18 years together and the birth of two children, Melina and George, Despina Vandi and Demis Nikolaidis announced the dissolution of their marriage.
“After 18 years, we have made the decision to proceed with the dissolution of our marriage. Our absolute priority is the care and protection of our children and we ask that you respect our decision and our priority,” the statement said.
Jenny Balatsinou – Petros Kostopoulos
In 2014, Jenny Balatsinou and Petros Kostopoulos decided to separate and go their separate ways.
“After much pain, but also embarrassment, due to the public nature of the announcement, we would like to announce that we are no longer a couple. After both of us tried for some time to save our marriage. We have come to the decision to separate and keep it together. all the reserves of love and mutual respect. We remain above all a family and a team in our work. The most beautiful fruits of 20 years of marriage are our three wonderful children. We will continue to offer the environment of a loving family ” they said in their statement.
Fai Skordas – Giorgos Liagas
In 2016 Fai Skordas and Giorgos Liagas announced the end of their marriage in a joint statement to the “Real News” newspaper. “Yes, we are no longer together, but we have two wonderful children that we adore and will unite us forever” they said .
Katerina Karavatou – Krateros Katsoulis
The marriage of Katerina Karavatos and Krateros Katsoulis lasted ten years , with the couple publicizing their decision through their lawyer.
In the announcement they said: “After a lot of effort and with a lot of love between us, we have decided to proceed with the dissolution of our marriage…. Please, for the respect of our decision, especially of our children, so that this important change in life them to be as painless as possible”.
Vasso Laskarakis – Yiannis Tsimitselis
In September 2017, Yiannis Tsimitselis and Vaso Laskaraki divorced after years of marriage and one child.
“Mr. Yiannis Tsimitselis and Ms. Vaso Laskaraki wish to bring to the attention of the print and electronic mass media that by their joint decision, which they took in spirit and in an atmosphere of absolute understanding and mutual understanding, they chose to close the circle of their married life” they issued in the announcement.
Sofia Pavlidou – Christos Ferentinos
Christos Ferentinos and Sofia Pavlidou, after the multitude of publications that talked about divorce, declared together in October 2016: “We broke up! It’s final and since September we’ve been living in different houses. And it’s not… scenarios”.
Sissy Christidou – Thodoris Marantinis
After 13 years together and 9 years of marriage, Sissy Christidou and Thodoris Marantinis announced in April 2019 their joint decision to divorce.
“We decided together to part ways as a couple, after 13 years together and 9 years of marriage. We made this difficult decision after a lot of effort, mature thinking and always through the prism of the undeniable love we share for our two children, for whom we certainly remain united and devoted parents, maintaining our family under a new, unprecedented for us, structure” they said in their announcement.