Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling broke up after 4 and a half years of marriage.
On Friday, the “Love Me Like You Do” singer, 37, and the art dealer, 32, who have son Arthur, 2½, publicly announced their separation.
“In light of the recent stories, I feel I have no choice but to let you all know that Caspar and I parted ways privately some time ago,” Goulding wrote on Instagram Stories. “We remain the closest of friends and successfully co-parent in the best interest of our sons. We are committed to protecting our family’s privacy and thank people in advance for respecting our wishes – we will not comment further. Thank you.”
Ellie Goulding’s Instagram stories.
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The “Don’t Need Nobody” artist also re-shared Jopling’s message on Instagram Stories, which read: “Hi guys – hope you’re having a good day. I feel (sadly) I have to say something about me and Ellie’s current relationship situation, which I hope more than anything that any final tabloid speculation dies down. Ellie and I made the decision to separate some time ago.”
He continued: “Our immediate family and close friends have known for some time – otherwise we’ve decided to do what we can to keep this private. Ellie and I remain the closest of friends and, most importantly, ‘co-parents’ to the best kid in the world, Arthur. This is the last thing I want to say about this – and please respect my privacy and Ellie’s. Thank you so much, Caspar.”
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Caspar Jopling Instagram Stories via Ellie Goulding.
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The former couple first met through mutual friends in 2016 and took their time getting to know each other. As the two-time Grammy nominee said Guardat first they walked around many art galleries in complete silence until eventually they overcame their shyness and their relationship blossomed.
By 2018, the couple were engaged and Jopling dedicated an Instagram post to Goulding, writing: “I will spend the rest of my life with this truly extraordinary and beautiful, beautiful person. No one has ever made me more fulfilled in life, knowledge, happiness or love. There is no one with whom I have ever been more complete and there is no one with whom I will ever feel more complete.”
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Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling at the 24th GQ Men of the Year Awards in September 2021 in London.
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In an interview with Glamor UKthe “Burn” singer said they’ve only grown closer since tying the knot in 2019, calling their marriage “mature.” She explained, “We talk about things and we never fight. … We talk about why we might disagree on something.”
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