Shameless star Steve Howey splits from wife Sarah Shahi after 11 years of marriage

SHAMELESS star Steve Howey and actor wife Sarah Shahi have ended their marriage after 11 years. Sarah, 40, filed in Los Angeles on May 4 citing irreconcilable differences. It is thought she listed her separation from Steve as April 14. In a statement, the pair said: “After much thought and consideration, we have decided to […]

SHAMELESS star Steve Howey and actor wife Sarah Shahi have ended their marriage after 11 years.

Sarah, 40, filed in Los Angeles on May 4 citing irreconcilable differences.

It is thought she listed her separation from Steve as April 14.

In a statement, the pair said: “After much thought and consideration, we have decided to end our marriage.

“We are so grateful for the past 10 years together and proud of our children that we’ve raised.

As we enter into this new phase of our lives, our priority will remain co-parenting our children with so much love, mutual respect and friendship. And though our relationship is changing, we are committed to continuing our lives as a loving family.”

The pair met when she guest-starred on the series Reba in 2004 on which Steve was a lead star.

They wed in Las Vegas in February 2009 after becoming engaged in 2007 during a romantic getaway to Hawaii.

They have three children, William, 10, and five-year-old twins Violet and Knox.

Sarah has appeared on shows including The L Word and Person Of Interest.

In 2019, she opened up on their marriage, and told Access Hollywood that “there’s a special place in heaven for us because we’ve already been to hell.”

She said: “Steve and I, we’ve been together for 18 years. You know, there’s a special place in heaven for us because we’ve already been to hell.

“It’s a partnership, you know? Especially when you have kids and you have to be able to rely on the other person.”

She added: “When I went off to New York [for work], I really relied on him and he picked up the slack in a way that he never had.

“It was really necessary for us and our relationship, and he did wonderfully. But that’s hot. He’s getting laid tonight!”