Newly single Paula Patton comes out of hiding and breaks her silence in the newest issue of Vanity Fair. It’s been months since Patton and her husband of 8yrs, Robin Thicke, separated. The news came as a surprise to many given the couple’s 23yrs of history. Some critics blame Thicke’s overnight ego and womanizing antics following the success of his mega-hit “Blurred Lines.” Whatever the case my be, the 37yr old actress is taking it all in stride. Inside the pages, she gets candid about her husband, love and a few other things.

On her longstanding connection with husband Robin Thicke:

“We’ve known each other since we were teenagers. All I can tell you is there’s a deep love there — always was, and always will be.”