Fergie has opened up about her split from husband Josh Duhamel, and admitted that it was “weird” pretending to still be a couple before they announced their split publicly.
The pair, who are parents to their four-year-old son Axl, announced that they had separated after eight years or marriage last week, but the couple had actually parted ways earlier this year, and kept the news quiet for months.
Speaking to People, Fergie said, “Honestly, it was just getting a little weird for us with all the romantic questions.
“We’re great friends, we love each other so much, and it just got to the point where it was getting a little weird. There’s no perfect time so we just decided to do it.”
“We just wanted to get adjusted in private. [And Axl’s school has helped as] we have a co-op so Josh and I would walk there several times before the school season. So I get to learn from the teachers and see how he reacts in a group of friends that he knows.
“And I get to help out and serve them snacks and clean the dishes. We have fun, we get down and dirty and read the stories with our costumes. You get down in the sand and get dirty – I love it. I love that part of it all.”
The couple announced their separation on September 14 in a statement that read, “With absolute love and respect we decided to separate as a couple earlier this year.”
“To give our family the best opportunity to adjust, we wanted to keep this a private matter before sharing it with the public. We are and will always be united in our support of each other and our family.”
