Nikki Reed and Paul McDonald have broken up. The Twilight actress and American Idol alumnus have announced their separation just after celebrating their third anniversary together three weeks ago.

The low-key celebrity couple's representative released a statement through People. It stated, "After much consideration, Nikki Reed and Paul McDonald are ending their marriage. They have been living separately for the past six months due to work obligations. They will continue to share their love of music, and are still working on their debut album, I'm Not Falling, releasing in 2014. They remain best friends and look forward to their continued journey together."

The two definitely still seem very close despite being apart the last six months. The actress just posted a video on her Instagram captioned, "Thinking about covering this at our next show." It showed her singing along to McDonald playing a guitar, bringing to mind the duet video they released in 2012 called "Now That I've Found You."

Reed also posted a photo of them hugging three weeks ago to greet her now ex-husband a happy anniversary. It was accompanied by a long and very sweet message that said, "Hey McD, happy 3 year anniversary! Here's to many more of those awkward hugs and butterflies. I am endlessly amazed by your spirit, kindness, and talent. Your soul is one of a kind. Love ya babe."

What their statement said about having been separate due to work appear to be true. The sultry brunette posted a picture of them on a date on March 1, four weeks ago, which had the text, "Nice to have this guy home for a few days."

Reed and McDonald met in early 2011 at the premiere of the movie, Red Riding Hood. They started a whirlwind romance and got married less than a year later in October 2011 in Malibu.