Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor Split

LOS ANGELES, CA — Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor are splitting up after 18 years together and two children.

They have been married 17 years, outlasting many Hollywood couples, and appeared together in several of his films, including "Zoolander" and its sequel.

"With tremendous love and respect for each other, and the 18 years we spent together as a couple, we have made the decision to separate," the actors said in a joint statement.

"Our priority will continue to be raising our children as devoted parents and the closest of friends. We kindly ask that the media respect our privacy at this time."

Stiller, 51, and Taylor, 45, have a daughter Ella Olivia, born in April 2002, and son Quinlin Dempsey, born in July 2005.

City News Service; Photo: BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 15: Actor Ben Stiller and actress Christine Taylor attend the 26th American Cinematheque Award Gala honoring Ben Stiller at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)