Haylie Duff and her longtime fiancé, Matt Rosenberg, have officially ended their relationship after more than a decade together. The couple, who share two children, reportedly reached the decision to part ways earlier this year, concluding a chapter that began with their engagement in 2014.
A representative for the actress confirmed that the pair ended their relationship around the beginning of the year. In a statement, the representative emphasized that Duff is requesting privacy during this transition as she focuses on the well-being of her young daughters. The split marks the end of a 12-year engagement for the couple, who first began dating approximately a year and a half before Rosenberg proposed on April Fools’ Day over a decade ago.
Throughout their lengthy engagement, Duff, 41, was often candid about why the couple had not yet walked down the aisle. In 2018, she noted that wedding planning had frequently taken a backseat to the demands of their growing family. At the time, she explained that they already felt married and that the arrival of their children had shifted their priorities away from a formal ceremony. “We talk about it and think, ‘Maybe now we’re ready to do it,’ and then life happens and toddler happens,” she previously shared, adding that they weren’t “gung-ho” about the traditional formalities.
The former couple shares two daughters: 10-year-old Ryan Ava and 7-year-old Lulu Gray. Duff has long spoken about the importance of the bond between her children and the significance of Rosenberg’s connection with her extended family. Shortly after their engagement, she expressed how meaningful it was to see him integrate so seamlessly with her loved ones, noting that their mutual affection was a key factor in her commitment to the relationship.
As she navigates this new chapter, Duff remains centered on her role as a mother. While the split represents a significant change after twelve years of partnership, her focus remains steadfastly on her children and maintaining their privacy during this time.
For now, the actress is choosing to keep the details of the separation private, ensuring that her family’s needs are met as they move forward independently.