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RHONJ star Jacqueline Laurita’s daughter Ashlee splits from husband Pete after two years of marriage

REAL Housewives of New Jersey star Jacqueline Laurita’s daughter, Ashlee Holmes, has split from her husband Pete Malleo after two years of marriage.

The former reality star, 29, took to Instagram Stories on Wednesday to announce she was starting a new chapter of her life.

 Ashlee appeared alongside her mom Jacqueline and stepdad Chris on RHONJ
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Ashlee appeared alongside her mom Jacqueline and stepdad Chris on RHONJCredit: Getty Images
 Ashlee announced that she and her husband of two years were ending their marriage
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Ashlee announced that she and her husband of two years were ending their marriageCredit: Instagram

"I’ve been trying to find the right words to share this news," she shared with her followers.

"It’s something that has been weighing pretty heavy on my heart, and I feel that it’s best for my healing process to just put it out there.

"A lot of you have sent me so many messages over the last few months.

"Some of you have even left comments on certain posts of mine with speculation.

"I’ve always been an incredibly open and honest person.

"Although no one is entitled to the details of my private life, I have always chosen to share them with you.”

 She shared this touching message on her Instagram stories
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She shared this touching message on her Instagram storiesCredit: Instagram

The former star "acknowledged and understood" that people were so invested in her life because she had been on the show for the .

"Those of you who follow my husband Pete and I on social media have naturally become invested in our lives over the years.

"That being said, Pete and I have decided to separate,” the mom of Cameron, 4, continued.

"Pete and I have been through so much together over the last ten years of our lives as not only best friends, but partners in navigating parenthood.

"This was a difficult decision for us.

"We intend to always be in each other’s lives, and continue to support one another as we grow as parents to our son Cameron, who we both love more than anything."

 The couple had been together for several years and share one son
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The couple had been together for several years and share one sonCredit: Instagram
 Fans noticed that Ashlee had stopped posting pics with her husbands
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Fans noticed that Ashlee had stopped posting pics with her husbandsCredit: Instagram
 The last time Ashlee was on the show was in 2016
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The last time Ashlee was on the show was in 2016Credit: Instagram

The makeup artist ended her post by asking fans to please respect their privacy for the sake of their son and to focus on the "devastating things" happening around the world instead.

She also added a sticker that read: "Be kind."

 Jacqueline and Ashlee caused a lot of drama in the show during the first seven seasons
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Jacqueline and Ashlee caused a lot of drama in the show during the first seven seasonsCredit: Instagram
 The two have remained very close
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The two have remained very closeCredit: Instagram

Ashlee appeared alongside her mom for eight years and fans saw her get pregnant with her son Cameron before tying to knot with Pete at the New York City Clerk's office in 2018.

Fans noticed that Ashlee had stopped posting pictures of Pete back in February, and wondered if things were ok between them.

On the other hand, Pete has still kept a highlight titled The Wife in his Instagram profile.

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