The couple - whose 14-year relationship has been rumoured to be in trouble for several months - have confirmed they have "amicably" parted ways and appealed for privacy for the sake of their two children, Lily-Rose, 13, and 10-year-old Jack.

JOHNNY DEPP AND VANESSA PARADIS THROUGH THE YEARS

A statement from their representatives read: "Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis have amicably separated. Please respect their privacy and, more importantly, the privacy of their children."

News of the split comes just a month after it was claimed the couple - who have not appeared in public together for over a year - were "working on" getting their relationship back on track.

A source said recently: "For the first time in a long time, he is talking about her. They both want to make it work."

JOHNNY DEPP ADDRESSING THE SPLIT RUMOURS

And the 'Dark Shadows' star recently blasted untrue speculation about his relationship being over.

He said: "The rumours are not true. They are absolutely not true. No matter what I say about this, people believe the opposite. I can't say enough about it not being over."

"I never found myself needing that piece of paper," Depp explained in 2010 of their reluctance to wed. "Marriage is really from soul to soul, heart to heart. You don't need somebody to say, okay you're married."