How Jessica Alba and Cash Warren battled jealousy and a lack of romance as they tried to save 17-year marriage
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Their relationship was nearly ripped apart by his insecurities, and despite working hard to stay together, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren were finally forced to admit defeat and call time on their ailing marriage after struggling 'romantically for over a year'.
![[Insiders claim that the couple had simply been 'going through the motions' before calling time on the relationship, years after Cash's jealousy saw them take a four year break]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/15/94214727-14296811-image-m-17_1737126562878.jpg)
The Honey actress, 43, who had not been pictured wearing her wedding rings for months, confirmed her separation from Cash, 46, on Thursday, following weeks of speculation about the state of their relationship. 'I've been on a journey of self realization and transformation for years - both as an individual and in partnership with Cash,' she said in a statement.
![[The Honey actress, 43, who had not been pictured wearing her wedding rings for months, confirmed her separation from Cash, 46, on Thursday]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/15/94181755-14296811-_I_ve_been_on_a_journey_of_self_realization_and_transformation_f-a-11_1737126469237.jpg)
'I'm proud of how we've grown in our marriage over the last 20 years and it's now time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals.'. Now, insiders have claimed their 17-year marriage slowly broke down after a change in 'priorities' took a fatal toll.
![[The source explained that Cash had been left feel like their relationship was not a top priority: 'She just continued to shoot down any attempts to go on dates and do stuff as a couple']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/15/94214721-14296811-image-m-18_1737126579025.jpg)
'Things have been pretty bad with them romantically for a over a year,' a source told DailyMail.com. 'They are so devoted to their kids and their careers but they weren't growing their relationship. They're just friends.'. Jessica Alba and Cash Warren had been struggling 'romantically for over a year', sources told DailyMail.com.
![[The insider added: 'It reached a point where it was easier for him to give up and give her what he felt she ultimately wanted']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/15/94214731-14296811-image-m-19_1737126595865.jpg)
The insider noted that the pair had gone into their marriage with hopes of collaboration in love and business, but things didn't work out as planned. 'When they started out, they thought they were going to be working on and producing movies and TV shows together,' they continued. 'But once their businesses took off and they had kids, their priorities changed and in turn their feelings did too.'.
![[The pair share three children - daughters Honor, 16, and Haven 13, plus son Hayes, seven]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/17/15/93725967-14296811-While_Alba_enjoyed_a_night_out_with_friends_on_Saturday_night_sh-a-14_1737126493082.jpg)
