Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman: The way they were

Len Wiseman has reportedly filed for divorce from Kate Beckinsale, citing 'irreconcilable differences'

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Len Wiseman has reportedly filed for divorce from Kate Beckinsale, citing 'irreconcilable differences'

It's been confirmed that Len Wiseman has filed from divorce from Kate Beckinsale, with court records in Los Angeles indicating that he has cited 'irreconcilable differences'. A source has told People that the couple 'have both had complicated schedules and have grown apart'.

The pair have been married for just over 12 years, but it's thought that they quietly separated back in November 2015, after Kate was spotted out and about without her wedding ring. It has been reported that neither party is seeking spousal support, indicating that a pre-nup may be in place, according to TMZ online.

The two met and fell in love on the set of the movie Underworld back in 2003 and, despite the rumours, both maintain that there was no infidelity. At the time, Kate Beckinsale had been in a long-term relationship with actor Michael Sheen (with whom she has a 17-year-old daughter, Lily), while Len Wiseman was married.

The pair then decided to separate from their respective partners, and were married in May 2004 a year later in Bel-Air, California, with Kate sporting one of the most amazing celebrity engagement rings we've ever seen.

Throughout their relationship, they have proved themselves to be one of the most loved-up Hollywood couples on the red carpet, and have provided us with almost endless cute moments out and about. Whether they were holding hands in public or sporting truly excellent Halloween costumes, we always thought they were one of the sweetest couples around.

Kate has recently starred in the fifth instalment of the Underworld franchise, Underworld: Blood Wars, with Len assisting with the film's writing and production. The film is due out in February next year.

From the moment they first met way back in 2003 to their recent separation, we look back on some of their best moments as a couple.

Scroll through our round up to reminisce over their sweetest ever moments, ever.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

At the 2003 Los Angeles premiere of Underworld, the film that brought them together.
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At the 2003 Los Angeles premiere of Underworld, the film that brought them together.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

At the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in Los Angeles, 2004.
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At the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in Los Angeles, 2004.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

At the Los Angeles premiere of Van Helsing in 2004.
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At the Los Angeles premiere of Van Helsing in 2004.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

At the Underworld Evolution film preview in Los Angeles, 2005.
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At the Underworld Evolution film preview in Los Angeles, 2005.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

On the red carpet of the 2006 Golden Globes.
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On the red carpet of the 2006 Golden Globes.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

At the 2006 Scream Awards in Los Angeles.
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At the 2006 Scream Awards in Los Angeles.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

At the New York premiere of Live Free or Die Hard in 2007.
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At the New York premiere of Live Free or Die Hard in 2007.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

At the Los Angeles premiere of Snow Angels in 2008.
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At the Los Angeles premiere of Snow Angels in 2008.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Out and about in Los Angeles in 2008.
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Out and about in Los Angeles in 2008.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

At the 2009 Critics' Choice Awards in Los Angeles.
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At the 2009 Critics' Choice Awards in Los Angeles.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

At the Los Angeles premiere of The Losers in 2010.
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At the Los Angeles premiere of The Losers in 2010.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Looking super scary as they leave a Halloween party in Los Angeles, 2010.
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Looking super scary as they leave a Halloween party in Los Angeles, 2010.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

On the red carpet of the 2012 Golden Globes.
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On the red carpet of the 2012 Golden Globes.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

At the Los Angeles premiere of Underworld Awakening in 2012.
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At the Los Angeles premiere of Underworld Awakening in 2012.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

At the Total Recall premiere in Los Angeles, 2012.
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At the Total Recall premiere in Los Angeles, 2012.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

At the Vanity Fair Oscars party in Los Angeles, 2013.
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At the Vanity Fair Oscars party in Los Angeles, 2013.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

At the Los Angeles premiere of Star Trek: Into Darkness in 2013.
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At the Los Angeles premiere of Star Trek: Into Darkness in 2013.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

At The Pink Party in Santa Monica, California, in 2013.
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At The Pink Party in Santa Monica, California, in 2013.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

At the 2013 LACMA: Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles.
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At the 2013 LACMA: Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

At the Warner Bros and InStyle Golden Globes after party in 2014.
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At the Warner Bros and InStyle Golden Globes after party in 2014.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

At the 2014 LACMA: Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles.
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At the 2014 LACMA: Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles.

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman

On the red carpet of the 2015 Golden Globes.
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On the red carpet of the 2015 Golden Globes.

Lucy Abbersteen
Lucy Abbersteen
Beauty Contributor

Lucy is a freelance beauty editor and contributor at Marie Claire, and has also written for titles including Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Glamour and woman&home. She was previously Marie Claire’s junior beauty editor. During her career, she’s covered everything from backstage beauty at fashion week to interviews with famous faces like Drag Race royalty and Little Mix. As for her beauty ethos, she’s a big advocate for not having to spend a fortune on beauty products to get good results. When she’s not got beauty on the brain you’ll probably find her reading or Netflix-ing.