Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson & wife Dany Garcia Johnson spilt

PEOPLE. reports that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and wife Dany Garcia Johnson have separated.

"While certain aspects of our relationship have changed, we are both vitally important to each other's lives," their statement reads.

"We will continue to advance and manage our business interests, our philanthropic efforts and most importantly the raising of our child together, as a loving team. We've been fortunate enough to spend the last 17 years together as a couple and look forward to spending the rest our lives together as best friends and business partners."

Johnson has appeared in the films "Walking Tall," "The Mummy Returns" and "The Scorpion King." He recently finished shooting a movie based on the television show "Get Smart" that stars Steve Carell.

In 1997, he married Garcia, now the CEO of a wealth management firm. They have a 5-year-old daughter, Simone Alexander.