Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Split

I am very surprised that they lasted this long. I never thought the marriage was for real. It seemed very 'staged' to me. I am sad for the children in any case. The parents will find other partners, but the children will not find other parents.

After seven years of marriage, it's over for Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.

"We have decided to end our marriage," they tell PEOPLE in a joint statement. "This was a very difficult decision. We have come to an amicable conclusion on all matters."

"It is a painful time for all involved," the statement continues, "and we appreciate the respect of our privacy at this time."

Lopez, 41, and Anthony, 42, wed in June 2004 in a casual – and secret – ceremony at Lopez's Beverly Hills home.

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