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In this Sept. 20, 2005, file photo, Madonna wearing a sling arrives with her husband , British fiilm director Guy Richie, for the premiere of his latest fiilm, Revolver, in London's Leicester Square. (AP Photo/Max Nash, file)Associated Press

LONDON - Madonna and filmmaker Guy Ritchie will end their marriage after nearly eight years, the couple said in a joint statement Wednesday.

The couple asked the media to "maintain respect for their family at this difficult time," said the statement, e-mailed to The Associated Press by Liz Rosenberg, Madonna's publicist.

A financial settlement has not been agreed by the wealthy couple, who must also decide child custody issues.

In London, Ritchie's mother, Lady Amber Leighton, told reporters that the family wouldn't be making any statement.

Madonna and Ritchie, director of "Snatch" and "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels," married in December 2000 at a Scottish castle. The couple have two children: Rocco, 8, and David Banda, 3, who was adopted from Malawi in 2006. Madonna also has a 12-year-old daughter, Lourdes, from her relationship with personal trainer Carlos Leon.

The couple are reportedly worth some $525 million, the bulk of that belonging to Madonna. Ritchie has an estimated $35 million fortune. They own homes in London, Los Angeles and New York, and a 1,200-acre retreat in Wiltshire, England.

Madonna is to perform concerts Wednesday and Thursday in Boston as her "Sticky and Sweet" tour continues. Ritchie's latest movie, "RocknRolla," recently opened to mixed reviews.

Lawyers said the couple would likely try to come to an agreement before heading to court.

"The judgment of the court would be to try and assess what they came in with and divide what they built up fairly equally," said David Allison, a lawyer with Family Law in Partnership, a London firm.

Ritchie's career has faltered during the marriage, while Madonna's songs, videos and concerts remain popular worldwide.

The needs of the couple's children will also be factored by the court, as they were in Britain's latest high-profile celebrity divorce, the battle between former Beatle Paul McCartney and model Heather Mills. In that case, McCartney and Mills fought over money and custody of their young daughter.

Mills received 24.3 million pounds in the divorce after four years of marriage.

"The needs of children figure quite highly, and that was one of the reasons Heather Mills got a gigantic amount of money, despite the fact that the bulk of Sir Paul's money was made before the marriage," Allison said.

The Sun newspaper splashed the split across its front page Wednesday under the headline: "We're Divorcing." It was the second time this year that the superstar couple's marriage has come under the media microscope. Over the summer, Madonna was linked unfairly, she said to the breakup of New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez and his ex-wife Cynthia.

Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year.

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We loved these star transformations. What do you think?

This golden-haired philanthropist is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. From her turn as a youngster in E.T. to a butt-kicking action star in Charlie's Angels, Drew Barrymore's girl-next-door humor and easygoing style keep her as enthralling as ever.


Christina Aguilera may have been a Dirrty girl during her youth, but her music and style have been made over beautiful. The songstress, a force to be reckoned with since her Mickey Mouse Club days, has since traded her crop-tops for designer duds and motherhood.


Victoria Beckham may have been Posh, but it was Geri Halliwell's outlandish style in the Spice Girls that got her noticed. Her locks may not be flourescent orange anymore, but Geri has become quite English rose (we even dubbed her the MILF'y spice) between the Girls' tours.


She won our hearts as a blue-haired rocker girl and Gwen Stefani hasn't disappointed since. From punk rock to rockabilly, Gwen's style influences are as numerous as her talents. Between a hot fashion label to her musical hit-churning, is there anything this mother of two can't accomplish?


Jennifer Lopez dated some of entertainment's most successful movers and shakers, but this triple threat's biggest change may come after welcoming twins with hubby Marc Anthony. Her style has influenced fashion since she burst onto the scene (hello, blue/green Versace dress!), and doesn't show any signs of slowing down.


Halle Berry may have started in beauty pageants, but the cover girl is more than just a pretty face. Her chameleon-like abilities have gotten her an Oscar and numerous accolades, but it's her knowledge of what works best on her body that always keeps us fixated.


She was once the girl across Dawson's Creek, but this starlet found big love, big style and a big family in record Tinseltown time. Now Katie Holmes counts style icons and movie legends among her closest friends—not to mention designers like Giorgio Armani, who even dresses Katie's daughter, Suri, to match mommy.


Kristin Cavallari has always been herself, whether strutting down Robertson Boulevard or creating drama on the hit reality show Laguna Beach. But the now professional actress has matured from casual glam to Hollywood hip, completing her transition from small to big screen.


It hasn't always been The Simple Life for Lionel's daughter. The former wildchild has tamed her ways and has gone from Heatherette to Hermes in the blink of an eye. Nicole Richie's more mature style—just like motherhood—seems to suit her beautifully.


From rap to the red carpet, Queen Latifah has always ruled the fashion throne. Whether she slims down for health reasons or gets nominated for an Oscar, there's nothing this Grammy-winning recording artist can't achieve.


From Square Pegs to Sex and the City, Sarah Jessica Parker has transformed onscreen before our eyes. The now Vogue-cover-worthy fashion icon has put Manolo Blahniks and Jimmy Choos in every woman's vocabulary—not to mention on their feet.


Scarlett Johansson may be a fresh-faced 20-something, but her love of her curves and figure-flaunting attire have really turned this Boleyn Girl into a woman. The Golden Globe nominee has made a name for herself with her beyond-her-years acting, signature fashion, and red-hot love life. But, like her recent tattoo addition, Scarlett keeps us on our toes—and that's just part of why we love her style.

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Honestly, Hayden Panettiere was never really on our beauty radar until she starred in the hit show 'Heroes.' Now, we just don't know what we would do without her. She is sweet, feminine, youthful and ... flawless. We're convinced she could stop traffic with her beauty alone. She is, without a doubt, our number one choice.


Either you're with us or against us on this one, but we think all the ladies will agree that David Beckham is a beautiful man. Not only does he have mad soccer skills, but his skills with ladies aren't too shabby either. He is a father of three and does a tremendous amount of charity work. We don't even mind that David is obsessive-compulsive. He still tops our list!


Carrie Underwood amazes us in so many ways. Not only is she beautiful with her long blonde locks and perfect smile, but she has the most soothing voice. She won our hearts on 'American Idol' and after seeing footage of her in South Africa singing 'I'll Stand By You,' we knew she had to be on the top of our list. She's beautiful both inside and out.


If you don't think Superman is beautiful, then you just aren't American. OK, maybe that's too harsh, but we love us some Superman. Tom Welling plays Clark Kent on 'Smallville.' His masculine jawline and piercing baby-blue eyes are amazing. He is tall, dark and handsome and can rescue us from danger any day. Um, and have you seen his abs? Exactly.


We can hardly believe this beauty isn't even 20 years old yet. She is already such an accomplished music artist with mature and powerful lyrics. Rihanna hails from from Barbados and her flawless caramel-colored skin is proof of it. We love her exotic features that are electrified by her hazel eyes. She is beautiful and she has her whole career ahead of her.


There's no denying that Justin Timberlake is an entertainment icon. He's done it all from the boy band to movie roles. We love his sultry voice and sexy dance moves. He is a baby-faced babe with deep blue eyes and a smile that can light up a room. He is quite the ladies man and we are convinced that if he met us, we could win his heart.


Scarlett Johansson is already an established actress and she is only in her early twenties. She is smart, down-to-earth and absolutely gorgeous. From her porcelain skin to her enchanting eyes ... she makes us melt. She has a distinct look and we will continue cheering her on as her career blossoms.


Oh, Brad. What can we say? The guy is HOT and even the way he talks makes us want to make out with our TV. From his baby-blue eyes to his masculine face, Brad Pitt is amazingly handsome. We were a little bitter after the whole Jennifer Aniston breakup, but it does not change the fact that he is HOT.


It doesn't get much sexier than those pouty lips. Angelina Jolie has a unique face with a strong jawline, large lips and deep blue eyes. We haven't always been a huge fan of her choice in men, but she and Brad Pitt are pretty well matched. We love that she is so charitable and has room in her heart for children in need.


Matthew McConaughey is constantly on the sexiest man alive and most eligible bachelor lists. How can you argue with that? He takes great care of his body, and has a smile that can light up a room, curly blonde locks and eyes that can make you melt. He is perfect and definitely one of the most beautiful celebrities.


Gwen Stefani amazes us. She started out with the band No Doubt and then went solo. Not only does she have an amazing voie, but also an incredibly unique fashion sense. Because of this, she was able to start her very successful fashion line called L.A.M.B. We wish our Mom would dress this cool. (No offense, Mom.)


Could we really do a 20 Most Beautiful gallery and NOT include Orlando Bloom? Yeah, our point exactly! It doesn't matter whether he plays a blonde-haired elf or a pirate that hasn't showered for weeks ... he's beautiful. We love his squared jawline and soft chocolate brown eyes. He has such a sweet face and we want to see more of it on the big screen.


Having a 'Bootylicious' bod is one way to make our list, but aside from that, Beyonce Knowles is incredibly beautiful and talented. She has a tremendous amount of confidence and was able go solo after being with Destiny's Child for years. We love her recent movie roles and hope that she does more. Her soft face, beautiful smile and powerful voice keep us captivated.


You gotta love a guy who can look this beautiful while wearing eyeliner. Not only does he have an amazing voice when rockin' out with his band, Fall Out Boy, but Pete Wentz also writes all of the lyrics. He owns a company and has already written a book. This proves that Pete's not just another pretty face. His deep eyes and porcelain skin get us every time.


How can we not have a girl in our 20 Most Beautiful Celebrities gallery who is both 'Fergalicious' and 'Glamorous'? Our point exactly. Fergie overcame an addiction to crystal meth and is living proof that you can get through a drug addiction. She's a beautiful girl, but her inner strength and confidence make her even more gorgeous.


Just because the boy may not be able to hit the high notes (he was voice-overed in 'High School Musical') doesn't mean he's any less of a pretty, pretty, PRETTY boy. Zac Efron's got this sweet look that just makes you want to duet with him while wearing a basketball uniform. Or maybe that's just us.


Mandy Moore proves that just because you're the cutest woman alive doesn't mean you can't be crazy-beautiful too. When she gives us a serious expression, we're struck by how perfect she looks ... then she opens her mouth to smile, and we just want to hang out and watch TV. Oh, Mandy ... why won't you return our calls?!


Tall, dark and handsome much, Adam Levine? We're happy to see you wearing that tie in support of your band, Maroon 5. (Get it? A maroon tie ... oh, whatever.) Adam's unique style helps him stand out. But truthfully, it's that voice of his that scored him a spot on our list. Everytime he opens his mouth, we just melt into a puddle of deliciousness.


If we ever did have to go to jail, it'd totally be worth it if Wentworth Miller was there. It's not so much his face or his body, both of which are incredible ... no, it's those eyes of his. They pierce us to our very core, and then pierce us a few more times on the way out. Basically, we're saying they're piercing, if that wasn't clear. Pierce!


Holy hell, she's beautiful. Natalie Portman's got a classic Audrey Hepburn thing going on. Yeah, we know that everyone's compared to Audrey Hepburn now, but there aren't many actresses who could pull off a classy feel in a 'Star Wars' movie, looking completely flawless the entire time.

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Did you really expect anyone else? Michael Jackson used to be cute, but took it upon himself to destroy his face and also his reputation. He now looks like an albino alien whose nose appears to change on a daily basis. Just goes to show you what can happen if you are too critical of your looks. You can end up an albino alien like Mike.


Talk about a total trainwreck. This woman is about as ugly and classless as it can get. Courtney Love is quite frankly a donkey. We cannot even find anything slightly redeeming about her. Maybe if she gets help for the drug abuse, then she can work on cleaning herself up. But it's going to take A LOT of work!


Seriously ... what the hell? Does ANYONE find this attractive? From the ghostly white makeup you can see on his black collar to the funky blue eye and blood red lips ... Marilyn Manson is a freak and there's nothing more to say. Not only is he ugly, but he scares the crap out of us.


Lyle Lovett has to have some good blackmail on someone. Otherwise, how in the hell did he ever get into acting? And the fact that Julia Roberts married this beast makes us think she's not only nuts, but ugly too. Tell us one thing that you find attractive about this man ... go on. Then we'll laugh at you.


Holy hell ... Kelis is not bringin' any boys to the yard looking like that. There have been rumors that she is really a man, and quite frankly we are thinking something's not right with this chick. Every time we see her she has her mouth open and looks like she's ready to eat us. She's scary. Next time we see her, we are looking for the Adam's apple.


No need to try and strike a sexy pose by pushing out your lips, David Spade: You're ugly. The thing about David, though, is that he is actually really funny which in some way redeems him from our wrath. However, it's hard to take him seriously when he is putting down other people's appearances. Um, look in the mirror, Dave.


Do we need to explain this one? Didn't think so. But for those of you who disagree, let's spend some time reviewing why this grease monkey is on our list. Not only are Kid Rock's wifebeater tops, scruffy face and stringy long hair disgusting, but have you seen his teeth? He seriously is a gangled up mess and is very deserving of the #7 placement. He's gross!


Tori Spelling must be thanking her daddy for helping her get into the acting business 'cause there is no other way she would EVER have made it. Thanks Aaron Spelling for ruining our lives! Sometimes you hope someone will grow on you after awhile, but even now when we see Tori on TV we immediately switch the channel. Yeah, it's that bad. And don't even get us started on her acting.


Um, for the love. Now we know Carrot Top (Scott Thompson) has been working out and is all buff, but that doesn't change the fact that he's a freak. First, we don't find him funny whatsoever and he looks horrendous. From the long red curly hair to his always crazy expression ... he makes us want to hurl. Second, the buff body actually makes things worse. Oh crap, where's the trashcan?


No need to make it worse Andy ... you're ugly enough as it is. Andy Dick doesn't amuse us, but his face does. He looks like a mouse to us and although mice can be really cute, this one isn't. His jokes are sometimes funny, but we get sidetracked by his ridiculous faces ... oh wait, that's just him in general.


"Uh, I'm ugly." Yeah, we know Kelly. The British accent is cute and we love that she is all about being an individual, but quite frankly Kelly Osbourne's annoying and a brat. And we're not picking on her weight, because it fluctuates and we don't care. Weight really can't change whether you are ugly or not. And Kelly is on our list!


Once a hobbit always a hobbit ... they have big hairy feet. We just aren't cool with that NOT being considered ugly. The only thing going for Elijah Wood is that he is a great actor and we love his baby-blue eyes. Otherwise, he's ugly and we don't foresee him aging well at all. Ugh, just imagine him 20 years from now. Dear God!


We don't think anyone would write a song about John Mayer called 'Your Body is a Wonderland.' Not only has he gained a TON of weight, but he's also gotten a lot more sloppy with the way he dresses and that horrible hair. And what was Jessica Simpson thinking? Jeez. She must have been at an ALL TIME low to date John. Just look at him.


There are two things that bother us about Renee Zellweger specifically: her squinting and her voice. She is constantly being made fun of because of her annoying squintiness and she is always trying to pucker her lips. Does she think that's attractive? Ugh, she just bugs us. Perhaps it's more for being annoying than ugly, but whatever ... she's on our list still.


We think Clay Aiken really believes he is adorable and he is seriously mistaken. We actually liked him much better when he was all nerdy at the beginning of 'Idol.' Now he has put on weight and colored his hair dark brown. Ugh. He is gross and we don't like his accent either. We are all about loving accents, just not when you're this unattractive.


We were torn about this one. Jack Black is like a lovable little puppy, but under no circumstances is this man beautiful. So, we could go both ways on this. We are HUGE Jack Black fans and love his quirky little beats that he loves to drop all the time, but he is not a pretty man. Sorry Jack, but your scruffiness and wacky face earn you a spot on our list.


Not that either of the Hilton sisters are pretty by any means, but between Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton, we'd have to say that Nicky is much uglier. Yes, we said it. The Hiltons are ugly! Nicky has a long face with a nose that points down and tired looking eyes. And her lips are huge. It's just a really trainwrecked face. Sorry.


Yes, Jon Heder is hilarious ... we have seen his movies and laughed our asses off, but part of the reason he is funny is because of the way he looks. We're laughing with you Jon, not at you. Well, maybe a little of both. He has shaggy hair, squinty eyes and a mouth that never closes. We think his teeth are too big and his lips can't reach one another. It's a sad thing.


Tom Cruise is psycho. That's basically all we need to say. We don't understand why some people are totally obsessed with him. Perhaps it was his heroic movies. But just because a guy PLAYS a heroic character doesn't make him a hero, or any more attractive for that matter. He's ugly with weird teeth and a crooked nose. And he's a midget. Trust us on this one. Katie, we're coming to save you, so hang on!


Mariah Carey makes us sad. She used to be so beautiful when she first hit the music scene and has since become a complete trainwreck. From her psychotic breakdowns to gaining a ton of weight ... Mariah has let herself go. And why does she still insist on dressing so provocatively? We don't want to see it Mariah ... you're gross.

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