Tyler Stanaland and Brittany Snow.Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty
Brittany Snowis reflecting on a tough start to 2023 on her birthday.
ThePitch Perfectalum marked turning 37 onInstagramThursday, writing that “this year has been hard and beautiful.”
“As I get older, I am stronger than I ever knew (except my back seems weaker and hurts way more.) I am so grateful for all these days. Thank you for the birthday love my friends,” she captioned her post.
“After time and consideration,Tyler and I have made the difficult decision to separate,” wrote Snow. “This decision was made with love and mutual respect for one another. We have realized we need to take some time and make sure we are each living our most fulfilling and authentic lives.”
“We started this journey as best friends and our relationship will continue to be a priority not only for us but for our dog Charlie,” theSomeone Greatactress added. “We sincerely appreciate your support and ask for privacy as we navigate this new chapter.”
RELATED VIDEO: Brittany Snow Files for Divorce 4 Months After Announcing Separation from Tyler Stanaland
PEOPLE reported that day that Snow and Stanaland wereexperiencing marriage troublesafter he revealed that one of hisSelling the OCcostarsattempted to kiss himoff-camera. A source said his role on the show and having their lives turned into a storyline “broke them,” adding, “they had issues before, but this is the final straw.”
“Brittany never wanted Tyler on the show but he was adamant,” the source said. “He wanted to make a name for himself on his own terms.”
Another insider said, “They’re fully over. All of the girls [on the show] are obsessed with him. He’s been trying to be really respectful but it’s taken a toll on his marriage 100 percent.”
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Hours after announcing their separation, Stanaland, 33, and hisSelling the OCcostarAlex Hallwerespotted getting cozy togetherat a dinner with friends and costars at SOTA Sushi in Corona Del Mar.
Hall, 33, has since denied any romance between her and her costar, previously telling PEOPLE they were out with colleagues at their favorite sushi spot near the office, and Stanaland “was going through a really, really hard time.”
A day after Snow filed for divorce, the realtors posed for aphoto together during Feast of Dreams at Nobu Dubai, located at the new Atlantis The Palm, which was celebrating its grand reveal. The pair also shared Instagram Story snapshots on their respective accounts from the hotel.
source: people.com
