Australian comedian Celeste Barber and her husband, Api Robin, have announced their separation after nearly 20 years together. Robin confirmed the news on social media, updating his profile to read “Formerly Hot Husband” and sharing a heartfelt message explaining that the past months had been emotionally difficult for both of them. He wrote that, although love and respect remain, they realized they now want different things in life. The couple emphasized that their main focus is the wellbeing of their children and asked for privacy as they navigate this transition. Together, they share two sons, while Robin also has two daughters from a previous marriage. Barber has not yet publicly commented on the split.

The pair first met in Sydney when Barber was working as a bartender, eventually marrying in Bali several years later and building a family life away from the spotlight in northern New South Wales. Barber often humorously referred to Robin as her “hot husband” in interviews and online posts, praising him as a supportive partner and devoted father throughout her rise to international fame through comedy and celebrity parodies. Robin, an arborist who runs his own business, had recently celebrated Barber’s success during her international comedy tour. While the separation marks the end of a long partnership, both appear committed to co-parenting and maintaining mutual respect as Barber prepares to continue her tour across Europe in the coming months.