Laura Prepon and Ben Foster divorce after 5 years of marriage, citing “irreconcilable differences”

Laura Prepon and Ben Foster are divorcing after five years, as they work toward an amicable separation.

Laura Prepon and Ben Foster are officially ending their five-year marriage. According to legal documents obtained by PEOPLE, Foster, 44, filed for divorce from the That ’70s Show actress, also 44, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason behind the separation. Foster’s filing requests enforcement of their 2018 prenuptial agreement, seeking an “equitable division” of marital assets and debts.

Additionally, Foster has requested that both parties cover their own attorney fees and equally split any other court-related costs. The couple's date of separation is listed as September 9, 2023.

Prepon and Foster, who were friends long before their 2016 engagement, married in 2018 and share two children, Ella, born in 2017, and a son, born in 2020. Known for balancing their careers and parenting, Prepon previously revealed how the couple alternated between work and home responsibilities to support their children.

The actress opened up in 2019 about the challenges of balancing work and motherhood, noting that the couple prioritized their children’s well-being by coordinating their schedules. As they move forward, Prepon and Foster are reportedly working toward a smooth transition for their family, aiming to keep things amicable.