Drew Barrymore and husband Will Kopelman have confirmed they are divorcing in a joint statement. The couple, who married in June 2012 have two children together daughters Olive and Frankie and have said that the end of their relationship will not take away from them continuing to be a family.

Drew barrymoreDrew Barrymore has confirmed her divorce from husband Will Kopelman.

In a statement to People the couple said: "Sadly our family is separating legally, although we do not feel this takes away from us being a family. Divorce might make one feel like a failure, but eventually you start to find grace in the idea that life goes on."

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"Our children are our universe, and we look forward to living the rest of our lives with them as the first priority." According to People, Barrymore and Kopelman are now working out the next steps in their split, including living arrangements for their children.

It’s likely the girls will stay living in New York City for the near future as it's where Olive already goes to preschool, a source told the magazine. News of the split first was first reported yesterday (April 2nd) by the New York Post’s Page Six.

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A source told the news outlet: “They’ve been having some difficulties, but they remain close for the sake of their kids.” While another source added, “Drew had a very rebellious and wild childhood, with no family around her, and while she is a very different person now, and a great mother, some of that can stay with you.”