Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau revealed on Wednesday that they are divorcing after “many meaningful and difficult conversations.” The divorce comes after 18 years of marriage.

“As always, we remain a close family with deep love and respect for each other and for everything we have built and continue to build,” the prime minister wrote in a statement on Instagram. “For the well-being of our children, we ask that you respect our and their privacy,” he added.

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Sophie Grégoire Trudeau Age:

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau was born on April 24, 1975, and is currently 48 years old.

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau ex-husband:

When they were both growing up in Montreal, Grégoire first met Justin Trudeau, the oldest son of then-Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. In June 2003, Grégoire and Trudeau reconnected as adults when they were chosen to co-host a charity ball. A few months later, they started dating.

The couple became engaged in October 2004. Their marriage took place on May 28, 2005, at Montreal’s Sainte-Madeleine d’Outremont Church.

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Sophie Grégoire Trudeau Children:

Justin Trudeau and Sophie have three children: Xavier James born in 2007, Ella-Grace Margaret born in 2009, and Hadrien Gregoire born in 2014.

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau Career:

In his first job, Grégoire worked as a receptionist and assistant at an advertising agency. She received a promotion to account manager.

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After graduating from radio and television school, Grégoire secured a position in a newsroom. Later, when she learned that LCN, a Quebec television station, had a position open for an entertainment reporter, she applied and was hired.

In addition, Grégoire co-hosted the morning shows on CKMF-FM Radio and made contributions to Coup de Pouce on Radio-Canada. She also served as a personal shopper for upmarket retailer Holt Renfrew in the middle of the 2000s.

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau Net Worth:

According to Pulptastic, Sophie has a net worth of $10 million.