Jessica Alba raised eyebrows when she seemingly snubbed her husband Cash Warren on his 46th birthday, just days after news of their split broke.
With no birthday tributes to her on social media, fans were quick to speculate on the status of their relationship, especially in light of Jessica’s candid statements about marriage in the months leading up to their split.
The last time she and Cash were photographed together was on Friday, January 3, for a fun family day out at Universal Studios Hollywood for their son Hayes’ seventh birthday, but on Cash’s birthday a week later, it appeared that Jessica didn’t celebrate the happy occasion. .
In an interview that resurfaced from April 2024 on Katherine Schwarzenegger’s “BDA Baby,” Jessica candidly discussed the realities of long-term relationships, and gave a rare glimpse into her marriage.
“I would say it’s all rosy for two and a half years,” she admitted. “But after that, they become roommates.” “You’re just going through the motions and the responsibilities. It’s a lot like checking boxes.”
The Honest Company founder, 42, also spoke about balancing being a mother to her three children — daughters Honor, 16, and Haven, 13, and son Hayes, 7 — while managing her successful career and trying to nurture her relationship.
“I think he’s probably got the short end of the stick,” she admitted, before clarifying: “I would say it’s not even him, I would say it’s us, right? Because when I see him and spend time with him, and we really enjoy each other, it’s our thing and it feeds me.” also.”
Jessica went on to share how they once used to prioritize their relationship. “We used to do every Wednesday – date night. No phones, we just talk. But then that stopped for whatever reason, and we just weren’t consistent.”
© InstagramLike many couples who have been together for years, Jessica realized their dynamic had changed. “Obviously we have the camaraderie and comfort of saying, ‘You’re not going anywhere.’” “And sometimes, you don’t treat these people the best,” she said. Don’t look at their feelings the way you look at other people’s feelings. That’s something I think is a constant thing to work on.”
Criticism has also been open about the challenges of marriage. Speaking to Us Weekly, he described their relationship as “hard work.”
© Getty Images“It’s hard work, but we roll up our sleeves and do it. It’s wild work. It’s the longest relationship I could have ever imagined.”
The couple, who met in 2004 while filming Fantastic Four, eloped at a Beverly Hills courthouse in May 2008 while Jessica was nine months pregnant. Their love story seemed to be built on mutual understanding and respect, but after 16 years of marriage, according to reports, they decided to separate.