Brad Pitt issues his OWN statement about his divorce from Angelina

After the news of their divorce came out today, Brad Pitt has issued his own statement.

He told People: "I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the wellbeing of our kids.

"I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time."

After two years of marriage and 12 years of being together, Angelina shocked the world as it came out she filed for divorce on September 15.

Meanwhile, Geyer Kosinski, Angie's longtime manager, told E! News: "Angelina will always do what's in the best interest of taking care of her family.

"She appreciates everyone's understanding of their need for privacy at this time."