Julia Stiles: I Didn't Break Up Michael C. Hall's Marriage

Within hours of 'Dexter' stars Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter announcing their separation, rumors began swirling about what might have caused the split. One of the most popular? That 'Dexter' guest star Julia Stiles was secretly dating Hall.

Well, that's just not the case, says 29-year-old Stiles. In fact, UsMagazine.com reports she released the following statement on Thursday: "I have absolutely nothing to do with the split between Michael and Jennifer. We are good friends and enjoyed working together."

"This is a personal matter between them, and we should respect their privacy. Although I too prefer to keep my private life private, I felt compelled to dispel the rumors I was somehow the cause for this matter," she concluded.
Earlier this week, Hall and Carpenter announced their separation after two years of marriage. "Having been separated for some time, Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall have filed for divorce," the reps said in a joint statement. Both reps stressed the split was amicable.

TMZ reported that Carpenter filed her official petition for divorce on Thursday afternoon. The date of separation was listed as August 9, 2010--almost four months ago. She also asked for spousal support.

Hall, 31, and Carpenter, 31, met on the set of 'Dexter' and soon began dating. They married on December 28, 2008.

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