The couple has three sons together

"Mummy" star Brendan Fraser is splitting with the mummy of his three children.

The actor and Afton Smith, his wife of nine years have decided to separate, report celebrity sources.

"They continue to maintain a close and caring friendship," says representative Ina Treciokas said in a statement.

Fraser, 39, and Smith, 40, wed in 1998 and have three sons: Griffin, 4, Holden, 3, and Leland, 2.

Fraser has starred in "School Ties," "The Scout," "George of the Jungle," "Gods and Monsters," "Blast from the Past," the "Mummy" films and "Looney Tunes: Back in Action." His upcoming projects include "Journey to the End of Night," "The Last Time" and "The Air I Breathe." He next stars in the sequel "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor," which costars Jet Li, due out in 2008.