After nine years of togetherness Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer decided to part ways. The duo has two children, daughter Ruby, 9, and son Otis, 7. 

Maguire, 41 and Meyer, 30 are based in California. The couple has been very reserved about their relationship and it was only on rare occasions that they were heard saying something.

But in a joint statement, the couple has said that after much soul searching and consideration, they have mutually decided to seek a divorce. They further stated that their children will be their first priority, whom they wish to raise with love, friendship, and respect even after separating, People reported.

The Spiderman hero met his jewelry designer wife in early 2003, and it was after four years of courting that the couple tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony in the presence of close family members and friends including Maguire best buddy Leonardo DiCaprio, in Kona, Hawaii.

The couple was very excited about their wedding mostly because of Maguire, who had a rocky childhood. He had himself admitted that settling down and having a stable family is on the top of his priority list. Maguire had also previously stated that he was very ambitious and wanted to earn a lot of money to have a secure and comfortable life,

Before the couple tied the knot they were pretty much excited. While Maguire revealed to David Letterman on the Late Show that he is excited to walk down the aisle with Meyer, Meyer was also heard saying that she is having the best time of her life as she is all set to get married and start a family, E! News reported.

After welcoming their first child Ruby in 2007, the actor stated that his life is transitioning with dramatic changes happening and it is really great.

But, things took a U-turn for the couple and after nine years of togetherness and they decided to part ways.