Gabrielle Union, who just celebrated her 33rd birthday, unfortunately won't be celebrating her fifth year of marriage.

The "Night Stalker" actress and her husband of four years are splitting, according to publicist Lisa Kussell.

"The couple remains close and asks that you respect their privacy at this difficult time," reads a statement released on Monday, Oct. 31.

Union married former NFL Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Howard in 2001.

Union hasn't had the best time of it lately. She was unable to hold her birthday party at the Hollywood nightclub Mood on Saturday, Oct.29 Her publicist at the time had claimed that her client was turned away because of racism, allegations that PR Firm BWR later apologized for.

Union stars as crime reporter Perri Reed in ABC's supernatural drama "Night Stalker." Her other credits include appearances on "Friends," "ER," "7th Heaven" and "Family Guy." Her big screen credits include "Bring It On," "The Brothers," "Abandon," "Deliver Us from Eva," "Cradle II the Grave" and "Bad Boys II."