Elyas M'Barek and Wife Jessica Announce Separation After Four Years of Marriage

Confirmation of the separation

German actor and film producer Elyas M'Barek and his wife Jessica have separated. The formal announcement of the separation was delivered on 23 September 2026 by M'Barek's media lawyer, Christian Schertz, in an official communication to the Deutsche Presse-Agentur. According to the attorney, the couple had already separated some time prior to the public confirmation. The brief legal notice did not disclose any specific background reasons or circumstances surrounding the decision to part ways. On behalf of M'Barek and his family, Schertz explicitly asked media outlets, reporters, and the wider public to respect their private sphere and to refrain from submitting further inquiries. The statement also confirmed that no additional commentary or interviews regarding the separation will be provided by either party.

Relocation plans from New York

The separation confirmation follows public statements made by the 44-year-old actor earlier in the year regarding the couple's domestic arrangements. In April 2026, M'Barek announced during an appearance in Munich that the pair had decided to leave New York City, a place he had previously cited as his favorite city, to establish their primary home in the Bavarian state capital. M'Barek, who is originally from Munich, noted that the move represented a return to his hometown where his relatives and long-time social network reside.

We decided to move to Munich, I come from there after all.

During the same April remarks, M'Barek explained that Jessica, who is herself a native New Yorker, had planned to take up professional work in Munich following the relocation. The actor expressed shared enthusiasm for the transition, noting that the geographic move would allow greater everyday flexibility and stronger ties to their personal community.

We look forward to our move and more flexibility. Also to our mutual friends and my family.

Private life and public presence

Throughout his career, M'Barek has maintained strict privacy regarding his personal relationships, choosing to share glimpses into his private life almost exclusively through his Instagram account. The couple's marriage originally became public knowledge roughly four years prior, when the actor published a wedding photograph on the social media platform. The announcement was accompanied by the caption "It's official. I love you." However, social media followers and German entertainment outlets observed that joint photographs of the couple had become increasingly rare on his account during recent weeks.

Career background and upcoming release

Aside from his domestic developments, M'Barek remains an active figure in the German entertainment industry as both a performer and a producer. He rose to widespread prominence through his starring role in the "Fack ju Göhte" comedy film franchise. Over subsequent years, he appeared in a series of successful comedies and romantic comedies, including "Nightlife", "Männerhort", and the ensemble feature "Das perfekte Geheimnis". M'Barek has also taken on serious roles, starring in "Dieses bescheuerte Herz", portraying a defense lawyer in the judicial scandal drama "Der Fall Collini", and appearing in the 2010 biographical film "Zeiten ändern Dich" about German rapper Bushido. His next cinematic appearance is scheduled for 22 October 2026, when the comedy film "Der Perfekte Urlaub" debuts in cinemas across Germany.