Christina Aguilera Confirms Separation

In light of today’s published reports regarding her marriage, Christina Aguilera has officially confirmed that she and husband Jordan Bratman, are calling time on their five year marriage. The couple have one child, 2 year old Max, who was born in January 2008.

Her statement after the jump…

Via PEOPLE:

“Although Jordan and I are separated, our commitment to our son Max remains as strong as ever”

…and there you have it, folks.

That said, I can’t help but wonder if her X-Rated antics as of late (see: ‘Not Myself Tonight’ video) came after the separation. For, it was the disconnect between how she portrayed herself in that video vs what is expected of a married woman, which left many confused – and ultimately – unimpressed with her image this go round.

Still, though a little cut-throat sounding (it’s a cut-throat business), I can see Xtina’s latest tribulations going on to rejuvenate her creative juices; rejuvenation being a necessity for her at this point.