Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling have revealed they have “privately separated” after four years of marriage.
The 37-year-old singer shared a statement on her Instagram Story on February 23 about her split from Jopling, with whom she shares two-year-old son Arthur. After revealing that she and her ex had been separated for quite some time, she admitted how much love and gratitude she still has for him, as they continue to raise their child together.
“Given recent stories, I feel like I have no choice but to let you all know that Kaspar and I have privately separated some time ago,” she wrote. “We remain the closest of friends and have successfully co-parented with our son’s best interests in mind. We are committed to protecting our family's privacy and thank you in advance for respecting our wishes. I won't comment further. thank you.”
The 'Burn' singer also shared a statement she received from the art prize on her Instagram Story. Jo Pling began her remarks by refuting speculation surrounding her relationship, noting that her close friends and family have known about the breakup for some time.
“I (sadly) feel that something needs to be said about my and Ellie’s current relationship. More than anything, I hope it eliminates the final tabloid speculation,” he wrote. “Ellie and I decided to separate some time ago. “Our immediate family and close friends have known for a long time, but otherwise we have decided to do our best to keep this private.”
He concluded by praising his still friendship with his ex and admitting he would not be sharing any more details about their breakup.
“Ellie and I remain the closest of friends and, most importantly, ‘co-parents’ to the best kid in the world, Arthur. That's the last thing I want to say about this. Please respect my privacy and that of Ellie. Thank you so much, Caspar,” he wrote.
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The pair first met in 2016 after Goulding moved to New York. speaking tutelar In 2020, she specified that meeting Joping wasn't “love at first sight.” They noted that they initially spent several months “walking from gallery to gallery, painfully shy, without saying a word to each other.” But she still acknowledged that their bond ultimately turned into her best relationship.
“There was no drama or controversy. There was no way I was writing about it and getting drunk trying to figure out if he liked me or not. There was no need for an initial date where we all wait for the phone call. “I just called.” Goulding explained. “It was something I was waiting for, but I wasn’t waiting for that scenario. He was waiting for Caspar. He just looked at me. He sees me the way I always wanted to be seen.”
The couple officially got engaged in 2018, and a year later, they tied the knot in a star-studded wedding. The couple first got married in Yorkshire, England in August 2019. Guests included Princes Beatrice and Eugenie, singer Ed Sheeran and a current guest. american idol Host Katy Perry.
A year after their marriage, Goulding and Jopling learned that they were expecting their first child, Arthur. being interviewed popularity In 2021, the 'Lights' singer expressed how 'crazy' it was to find out she was pregnant on their first wedding anniversary.
“That wasn’t the plan. The thought of pregnancy seemed like it could never become a reality. Being pregnant made me feel human. I want a better word than feminine. [but]—There is a curve that I have never experienced before. I am enjoying it. “Her husband is enjoying it,” she said at the time.