Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver Separate After 25 Years

Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife, Maria Shriver, have separated after 25 years.

Shriver left their home in Brentwood a few weeks ago.

Tonight, the couple made ​​the following statement: "This was a period of personal and professional transition for all of us ... After much thought, reflection, discussion and prayer, we came to this decision together . At this moment we are living outside while we work on the future of our relationship. "

The statement continues by saying, "We continue to parent our four children together. They are light and the center of both our lives ... We consider this question, one private and neither we nor any of our friends and family further comment. "

Schwarzenegger and Shriver called for "compassion and respect from the media and the public."