Cruz and McConaughey split

Penelope Cruz and Matthew McConaughey have split up after dating for more than a year.

In a statement, they said: "We have decided to take time off as a couple. Due to busy work schedules and so much time apart, we mutually decided four weeks ago that separating was the best thing to do."

Currently, Penelope is filming bull-fighting film Manolete with Adrien Brody in Spain.

Penelope had previously dated 'Mission: Impossible III' star Tom Cruise.

Penelope said, “it has been too hard to have a relationship when you see the other person every six weeks."

in the start of this year Penelope was at the centre of pregnancy rumours. She was snapped looking plumper than usual as she relaxed on a Mexican beach with McConaughey.

Last year, the couple revealed that they have discussed starting a family together.

They had met while filming 2005's Sahara, but conflicting work schedules have put an end to their relationship.

However, Matthew McConaughey and Penélope Cruz will soon be seen together on the big screen in the thriller, "The Loop," "ET" noted