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Eric and Edith Stehfest Confirm Split After Nearly 10 Years of Marriage

Eric Stehfest cites a depressive episode linked to his schizophrenia as a key strain, with both partners committing to calm co-parenting.

Overview

  • Eric Stehfest announced the separation on Instagram on September 26, asking for respect and saying they will remain a team for their two children.
  • On September 27, Edith Stehfest issued her own statement confirming they no longer have a romantic relationship and framing the decision as a step toward stability.
  • Eric told Bild and RTL that their feelings had changed and that his acute depressive phase made a healthy relationship difficult, while stressing there will be no public feud.
  • Reports indicate they have been separated for about three and a half months, yet recently filmed Sat.1’s Promis unter Palmen together as a team for a season slated to air in 2026.
  • Edith has been in Thailand and appeared in social media clips with fitness influencer Julian Zietlow, though any nature of that connection remains unconfirmed.