Oscar winner Colin Firth and wife split after 22 years

Oscar-winning British actor Colin Firth has split from his Italian film producer wife Livia Giuggioli after 22 years of marri. ir publicists said in a statement that couple “maintain a close friendship and remain united in ir love for ir children.”

pair, who lived toger in London and Rome, have two sons, Luca and Matteo, who were both born in Rome. A joint statement from ir publicists confirmed news Friday and said y would t comment furr.

Firth, who won best actor Oscar and a Golden Globe in 2011 for his portrayal of stuttering British monarch King George VI in “ King’s Speech,” also has a son with former partner Meg Tilly.

Giuggioli is an environmental activist and co-founder and creative director of Eco-, a sustainable consultancy firm.