Busy Philipps reveals split from husband Marc Silverstein after 15 years of marriage

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Busy Philipps has opened up about her separation from husband Marc Silverstein after 15 years of marriage. You make a statement, you’re committed to remaining friends, ‘please respect our privacy and our family’s privacy in this time.’ But the truth is, who made that rule up?” Philipps added that the thought of releasing a statement about their separation made not only her, but also Silverstein “truly ill”. The Girls 5eva star explained that “you can only do what’s right for you and your family, whether or not you have a public-facing life” and that “you don’t have to follow a conventional idea just because it’s been done before.” They decided that the best way to “ensure the privacy” of their children was by not involving the public when they first separated. “The trick, obviously, and the point is to not have that be a thing that the kids feel or see in the home.” Busy Philipps and Marc Silverstein were married in 2007.