sarandontim.jpgJust in time for Christmas! What sad news to hear of such a long-time couple breaking up just before the holidays, especially when the couple has two children together!

Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon have been together since 1988 when they met on the set of Bull Durham. Sarandon, 63, and Robbins, 51, never married but have two sons.

Publicist Teal Cannady said in a statement that the two actually separated over the summer after 23 years together. She did not give any further details as to the reason for the breakup.