Miley Cyrus separated from William Hemsworth

A spokesman for the artist confirmed Saturday that the couple had decided that it was best to take a break while focusing on their "psychology and career". Cyrus and Hemsworth, who have starred in "Hunger Games" movies, have had intermittent relationships for more than a decade. They were married last December.

The representative said the couple would remain "dedicated parents to all the animals they share", referring to the animals they are raising. They asked that their privacy be respected.

Miley and William played in the 2010 romantic film The Last Song.

Cyrus had stated earlier that she was "inconsistent with the role of the stereotypical wife," pointing out that "the details of her emotional life were something that she had chosen to preserve her privacy." .

(AP)