Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Shocking, but I'm not sure why, Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy Split!

Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy Split | Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy

They're grateful for the time they spent together and only wish the best for each other. But for Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy, it's over.

"Jim and Jenny have recently decided to end their five-year relationship," Carrey's rep Marleah Leslie tells PEOPLE.

The two had supported each other through many life events, including the birth of Carrey's first grandchild after the actor's daughter, Jane, gave birth to a son in February.

"I'm so grateful for the years Jim and I shared together," McCarthy, 37, said in a statement. "I will continue to be in his daughter's life and will always keep Jim as a leading man in my heart."

In announcing the split on his Twitter page, Carrey, 48, echoed her warm sentiments. "I'm grateful 4 the many blessings we've shared and I wish her the very best! S'okay!" Carrey Tweeted.

Still, the breakup came as a surprise as the pair had always appeared to be among Hollywood's happiest and most devoted couples.

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