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Barkers' Shanna "Devastated" over split



11 Aug 2006 01:19:03 -0700 alt.showbiz.gossip
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After her husband, Travis Barker, filed for divorce on Monday, Shanna
Moakler is telling fans she still believes in "the power of love" but
is "heartbroken over the demise of my marriage."

In a message posted on her MySpace.com blog on Tuesday, where she lists
her "current mood" as "disappointed," the former Miss USA writes, "I
can only say thank you to all those who have sent such touching
letters, well wishes and prayers. I am very devastated and very much
heartbroken over the demise of my marriage and for the upset of my
family." (The message's authenticity was confirmed by Moakler's
publicist.)

Her post continues, "I wanted nothing more (than) to overcome the
challenges we faced but failed. I truly believe that everything happens
for a reason and I have complete faith in the heavens ... I can
honestly say I have been truly blessed with great family and friends
and of course my children who are the main focus of my concern.

"I still very much believe in the power of love ... I look back with no
regrets and feel blessed for my experience and look forward with an
open mind ... I am very sad but it is remarkable to see the outpouring
of support I have been offered ... again thank you for all your letters
and kind words. In this time please know I do read your letters but I
am sorry if I can't respond.
shannaxoxo"

Moakler, 31, and Barker, 30, who costarred in the MTV reality series
Meet the Barkers, would have celebrated their two-year anniversary on
Oct. 30. They have two children, son Landon, 2, and daughter Alabama, 7
months.

Before marrying Barker, a drummer for blink-182 and the Transplants,
Moakler was engaged to boxer Oscar de la Hoya, with whom she has a
daughter, Atiana, 7. Moakler and De la Hoya split in 2000, and she
dated Dennis Quaid for eight months in 2001.

In 2001, Barker married psychology student Melissa Kennedy. They
divorced in August 2002.
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