“King of Queens” star Leah Remini and husband, Angelo Pagán, are going their separate ways after nearly 30 years together.
Remini, 54, and Pagán, 56, announced in joint Instagram posts that they have decided to file for divorce, ending their 21-year marriage and 28-year relationship, because “we both changed, as people do, and we got used to playing roles that didn’t fit us anymore.”
“This decision came after a lot of thought and care, and as hard as divorce is, we are approaching this with a positive outlook because we know it’s what’s best for us,” they said in the joint statement.
“Our bond is still strong — it’s just evolved into something different,” the statement continued. “We think a marriage that lasted this long and created so many beautiful memories, especially raising our incredible daughter, is something to celebrate. From our perspective, this marriage was a huge success.”
Leah and Angelo's relationship has often been admired as one of Hollywood’s enduring love stories. They frequently shared moments from their life together on social media and are parents to one daughter, Sofia, born in 2004.
“We are proud of how we have worked through this together,” the former couple said. “Yes, we’re sad, and we’ve got some figuring out to do as we continue to move forward into our new normal — together still in many ways and apart in some new ones. But here’s the thing: we’ve been best friends for so many years. We are still celebrating holidays together, watching our favorite tv shows together, and gathering as a family.”
Their relationship drew significant public attention, particularly when Leah left the Church of Scientology in 2013 and became an outspoken critic of the organization. Angelo supported her throughout this journey.
In their statement, Leah and Angelo emphasized that the decision to separate was made thoughtfully and without animosity. We have decided to move forward with our lives separately but remain deeply committed to raising our daughter in a loving and supportive environment, they stated, underscoring their mutual decision.
Insiders suggest that the pressures of public and private life contributed to the strain on their relationship. Leah’s television and advocacy work, combined with Angelo’s acting and business ventures, resulted in demanding schedules for both.
Despite the breakup, Leah and Angelo are committed to co-parenting Sofia and have requested privacy as they transition. Their focus remains on providing a stable and nurturing environment for their daughter.
Fans have expressed support and sadness over the news, reflecting on the couple's visible bond and shared love. As Leah and Angelo embark on separate paths, their commitment to their family endures.
Leah continues her work in entertainment and activism, remaining vocal about the challenges and rewards of standing up for her beliefs. While this chapter closes, Leah's resilience and dedication to her family will carry her through this difficult time.
