Eat, Pray, Love, Split

Page Six reports that Elizabeth Gilbert, author of the book Eat, Pray, Love, is divorcing husband José Nunes, who is the "Felipe" in the Love part of the book. Gilbert released the following statement on her Facebook page: 

"Because I have shared details of my private life with you all so intimately over the years, I feel the need to share with you this recent change in my personal life. 

I am separating from the man whom many of you know as "Felipe" — the man whom I fell in love with at the end of the EAT PRAY LOVE journey. He has been my dear companion for over 12 years, and they have been wonderful years. Our split is very amicable. Our reasons are very personal. 

At this time of transition, I hope you will respect our privacy. In my heart, I know that you will do so, because I trust that you understand how this is a story that I am living — not a story that I am telling.

I thank you for your love, and for your kindness, and for your continued blessings. Hold us in your thoughts. And I hope you will understand and forgive me if I am a bit absent from social media during this sensitive moment."