Esteemed singer Ricky Martin, renowned for his iconic ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca,’ and his husband, the Syrian-Swedish artist Jwan Yosef, have announced their decision to end their marital union after celebrating six beautiful years of marriage. Their relationship, while long-lasting and fruitful, has reached its conclusion, but the spirit of amicability and mutual respect underpins their decision.
In an open and heartfelt joint statement to People, the couple expressed their joint perspective on the decision. They said, “As we step into this new chapter of our lives, we wish to honor the remarkable journey that we’ve undertaken as a couple over these incredible years. We part ways with nothing but love, respect, and dignity, not only for the bond that we shared but also with the utmost consideration for our children.”
This development, though unexpected, illuminates their mature approach to family dynamics. Martin, aged 51, and Yosef, 38, provided further insights into their future plans. They added, “Our paramount aspiration in this phase is to foster a nurturing family environment that’s rooted in peace and friendship. We wish to uphold our commitment to the cooperative upbringing of our children, never losing sight of the affection and regard we hold for each other.”
The celebrity pair are proud parents to their daughter Lucia, who came into their lives in 2018, and their son Renn, who was born in the following year, 2019. Martin is also a doting father to his twin sons Matteo and Valentino, born a decade before his marriage, in 2008. He has made it clear that he intends to raise the twins as a single parent going forward.
The heartwarming love story of Martin and Yosef began on the social media platform, Instagram, back in 2015. A mere six months after their digital connection, they met face-to-face in London, marking the start of their romantic relationship. The duo made their love public at the 2016 amFAR Inspiration Gala, shortly after which they declared their intention to marry.
They tied the knot in a heartfelt ceremony in January 2018. Speaking to E! News after the event, Martin gleefully announced, “I’m a husband, but we’re doing a heavy party in a couple of months.”
Their deep commitment was evident when they declared, “We’ve exchanged vows, and we swear everything, and we signed all the necessary papers — including prenups.”
Both Martin and Yosef, proficient in multiple languages, have often spoken about their shared goal to pass on their linguistic capabilities to their four children. This shared desire underlines the deep values they wish to instill in their children.
