Bell splits from screenwriter husband

Actress Catherine Bell has split from her husband of 17 years.

The Bruce Almighty star and screenwriter Adam Beason have mutually agreed to separate, according to People.com.

The couple has two children together - eight-year-old daughter Gemma and one-year-old son Ronan.

Bell's representative says, "They remain great friends. They're committed to raising their two children together."

The couple also runs production company DaVinci Films.