Jessica Alba and Cash Warren In their 17-year marriage, they reportedly faced many relationship problems, including jealousy and a waning romance.
The couple had high hopes for their marriage, but their old relationship soon fell apart as they changed their “priorities” to welcome children.
After reports emerged that the couple were set to divorce, Jessica Alba confirmed the news, revealing that they were going their separate ways to “start a new chapter.”
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Jessica Alba and Cash Warren struggled with jealousy and a lack of romance in their marriage

Alba and Warren's marriage had its fair share of family problems before it finally fell apart.
The couple met on the set of Fantastic Four in 2004 and married four years later with hopes of living happily ever after.
However, a source revealed the ups and downs they had to deal with in their marriage Daily Mail a change in their “priorities” and lack of love became a problem along the way.
“For over a year, they've been romantically very bad,” the insider told the news outlet. “They're very committed to their kids and their careers, but they haven't developed a relationship. They're just friends.”
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“When they started, they thought they'd be working on and producing movies and TV shows together,” the source said. “But after they opened their business and had children, their priorities changed, and so did their feelings.”
While infidelity was rumored to be the reason for their decision to end their marriage, a source explained that this was not the case for the couple.
“They both want a fresh start,” the insider said. “There's been no fraud. They've just been going through the motions for the last year or two and it's time to act.”
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It is alleged that the actress's business success played a role in the breakdown of their marriage

According to the news outlet, an insider shared that Alba's success in the business has left Warren feeling that her relationship is no longer a priority for him.
The “Honey” actress founded The Honest Company in 2011, which was valued at $1.44 billion when it went public in 2021.
Meanwhile, Warren's business ventures, which include production company Verso Entertainment and underwear brand Pair of Thieves, have reportedly grossed more than $100 million.
This information was given by a source Daily Mail Alba was “so focused on his work that he didn't give Cash any leverage to make things better, and he tried.”
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“He just kept shooting down attempts to go on dates and do things as a couple,” they said. “It got to the point where it was easier for him to give up and finally feel what he wanted.”
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Cash Warren's jealousy was a problem

During an appearance on Jana Kramer's Whine Down podcast in 2023, Warren opened up about how her jealousy nearly scuttled their relationship in the bud.
The Hollywood producer, who appears to have been out of the industry since 2015, explained that when they first got together, she was “really jealous of other guys and the attention she was getting from other guys,” adding that “it just didn't make me feel good.”
“I have always been a very confident person [life]I go my own way and I'm really happy there, and the next thing you know, I look up and I'm jealous all the time,” she said. Daily Mail. “I hate feeling like this. It doesn't make me feel good and I know it doesn't make you feel good.”
Warren's jealous nature caused the couple to take a four-year break.
“It was jealousy. I became an a-hole and we broke up,” said Warren, who said he had to work on his feelings and was Alba's biggest supporter and “a good teammate.”
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Jessica Alba and Cash Warren Will File for Divorce 'Soon'

Meanwhile, the exes have yet to officially file for divorce, but are already negotiating the details of their impending split.
according to US Weeklya source explained that the estranged couple plan to file for divorce “soon,” though the process has been stalled by the ongoing LA fires.
“Cash has been slowly moving things out of their home, but since the fires, they've been spending more time together as a family,” the source said. “They're by each other's side right now because it's a very stressful time.”
The former couple plan to remain friends

At the time of their separation, the source said People magazine suggested that they were still “friends and all about the kids” but that it would be difficult not to officially split up as it was “hard to keep the spark” in their marriage.
“Regardless of what's going on right now, it looks like they're going to stay close,” the insider said.
They continued: “If they're filing for divorce, it's not because of some hate drama. They still seem happy together. Jess has mentioned that it's been hard to keep the spark going over the years.”