"I Am Very Saddened By This" - Brad Pitt Breaks His Silence On Divorce From Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt has spoken out about his divorce from Angelina Jolie. In a statement released to PEOPLE, Pitt said 

"I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids," he said in the statement. "I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time."
Jolie also released a statement addressing the divorce:
"This decision was made for the health of the family," the actress' attorney said. "She will not be commenting at this time, and asks that the family be given their privacy during this difficult time." Jolie filed for divorce from the actor, 52, on Monday after just two years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. They dated for 10 years before finally tying the knot due to pressure from their kids.