Jessica Alba confirmed Thursday that she and Cash Warren, her husband of 16 years, have split. Divorce rumors have swirled around the couple for days.

Hollywood star Jessica Alba posted to Instagram Thursday to let her more than 20 million followers know that she and her husband, Cash Warren, will “embark on a new chapter.” That sugar-coated language means they are getting a divorce,

Jennifer Lopez showed support for Jessica Alba on Instagram, "liking" a post Alba made confirming her split from husband of 16 years Cash Warren

Jessica Alba speaks out for the first time amid her divorce with Cash Warren, expressing how she and the father of her three kids were each ready to embark on a “new chapter” individually.

One week after reports surfaced that the two had separated and were headed for divorce, the actress took to social media Thursday to confirm the news.

Jessica Alba has retained a divorce attorney, a source tells PEOPLE less than one week after news of the actress' separation from husband Cash Warren. The pair, who share three kids, married in 2008.

Jessica Alba is said to have retained a divorce lawyer amid her split from husband Cash Warren, after 16 years of marriage, but the pair are still "friends and all about the kids", and are expected to "remain close" when they go their separate ways.

Jessica Alba has confirmed her divorce from husband Wash Warren after 16 years of marriage. The Honey actress first met the film producer, 46, on the set of 2004 flick Fantastic Four, and they instantly became close, before they tied the knot in 2008.

Jessica Alba is reportedly moving forward in her breakup with Cash Warren. The “Honey” actress, 43, has retained a divorce attorney after separating from her husband of 16 years, sources told People on Wednesday. Earlier this month, TMZ reported that Alba and Warren, 45, had split and were moving forward with divorce.

Jessica Alba officially addresse split from Cash Warren, noting that they are indeed going their separate ways after 17 years as a couple.