"After a long period of defining feelings and parting trial, we decided to divorce and continue our life together as friends," the statement said.

It is also noted that "the spouses are deeply grateful for each year of their life together."

“If we knew that we were going to disperse in 25 years, we would repeat all this,” they stressed.

Jeff Bezos and Mackenzie Tuttle entered into marriage in 1993. They have three sons and a foster daughter from China.

In July 2018, it was reported that Jeff Bezos became the richest man in modern history.