Casey and Summer were introduced by her big brother Joaquin Phoenix.
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Casey Affleck and Summer Phoenix separate after nearly 10 years of marriage


UPDATED FEBRUARY 7, 2019 11:44 AM EST

Another Affleck brother is back on the market. It was revealed onWednesday that Casey Affleck and his wife Summer Phoenix have decided to split after nearly 10 years of marriage.

A rep for the 40-year-old actor told People magazine in astatement, “Casey Affleck and Summer Phoenix have amicably separated. They remainvery close friends.”

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The couple tied the knot back in June of 2006 after being introduced by Summer's older brother Joaquin Phoenix, who starred in the 1995 dramedy To Die For with Casey. The two are parents to sons Indiana, 11, and Atticus, 8.

Coincidentally, Casey’s older brother Ben Affleck split from wife Jennifer Garner last year after 10 years of marriage. Discussing his high-profile split on TheEllen DeGeneres Show, the Batman actor admitted that he and his ex are on greatterms. "We're good friends, and we're doing our best,"Ben said. "And, our kids are fabulous. And, we're workingour best for them."