Guy Pearce Splits From His Wife Kate Mestitz

Guy Pearce and his wife Kate Mestitz have split after 17 years of marriage. Photo: Getty

Guy Pearce has split from Kate Mestitz, his wife of nearly two decades.

A rep for the Memento actor confirmed the couple's split in a statement. "The pair, who married in 1997, decided it was time in January this year. Their split is amicable," the statement read.

"Kate and I will always love and support one another and be the best of friends," says Pearce, 48. "No-one knows me like Kate does, and we’ll forever be appreciative of our mutual respect. We’ve both grown enormously through our relationship, but sadly, the time has come to part ways."

The childhood sweethearts married in March 1997.

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