Hilary SwankHilary SwankSad news reaches us of another marriage hitting the skids in Hollywood.

This time, it's Oscar winner Hilary Swank and her now-estranged hubby, Chad Lowe.

After eight years of marriage, they've decided to call it a day.

There have been rumours over the last couple of years that all was not well, but they seemed to be riding out the storm.

However, Hilary's manager revealed: "Hilary and Chad have decided to separate, but they are hopeful they'll be able to get through this tough time."

He refused to give any reason for the split.

Hilary, 31, is one of Hollywood's most sought-after actresses - what with her two Oscar gongs sitting on her mantelpiece.

Hilary and Chad in January 2005Hilary and Chad in January 2005She was given the best actress award in 2005 for Million Dollar Baby, after getting her first back in 2000 for Boys Don't Cry.

Chad, 37, brother of West Wing star Rob Lowe, mostly stars on TV - having won an Emmy for his role in US series Life Goes On.

The couple live in New York and have no kids.