Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth split after less than year of marriage

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have separated after less than a year of marri. A representative for singer said Saturday pair decided a break was best while y focus on "mselves and careers."

Cyrus and Hemsworth, who starred in " Hunger Games" films, have been an on-and-off-again couple for more than a dece. y married in December.

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representative said pair will remain "dedicated parents to all of ir animals y share." y requested privacy. entertainers both starred in 2010 romantic drama " Last Song."

split was first reported Saturday by People magazine.

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