Sia files for divorce from husband Erik Anders Lang due to 'irreconcilable differences' after two years of marriage

By Julia Pritchard for MailOnline and Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 15:32 EST, 30 December 2016 | Updated: 21:46 EST, 30 December 2016

Australian singer Sia has filed for divorce from her husband Erik Anders Lang.

The 41-year-old Chandelier hitmaker filed the documents on Friday, which cited 'irreconcilable differences' as reason for their split, according to TMZ. 

The divorce marks the end of the pair's brief two-year union - after they tied the knot Palm Springs, California in August 2014.

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Official: Australian singer Sia has filed for divorce from her husband Erik Anders Lang, after announcing they were separating earlier this month 

MailOnline has contacted representatives of Sia for comment.  

Sia and her filmmaker partner, who do not have any children together, first announced they were separating to PEOPLE at the start of this month.

In a statement, the former lovers said they took time making their decision, but are 'dedicated to remaining friends.' 

'After much soul searching and consideration we have made the decision to separate as a couple,' the statement read. 

Shock: In a statement, the pair said they took time making their decision, but are 'dedicated to remaining friends' (pictured together at a Spotify event in Los Angeles in February, the last time they were seen together according to PEOPLE)

'We are, however, dedicated to remaining friends.'

They finished the statement: 'There will be no further comment.' 

Sia and Erik became engaged in June 2014, and married two months later at the singer's home in California. 

The pair were last photographed together at Spotify's pre-Grammy party in February.

The singer - who is known for covering her face with dramatic wigs and headpieces - only confirmed their marriage eight months after they wed, and has remained tight-lipped about their relationship for its duration.

Private: Sia - who hails from South Australia and whose full name is Sia Furler - only confirmed their marriage eight months after they wed

When congratulated on her new relationship status on Nova 96.9 in April last year, the blonde beauty replied with a simple, 'thanks.'

Despite being married for over 6 months at the time, Sia further revealed during the chat that Erik had only just visited Australia and met her parents for the first time.

She admitted during the interview with Fitzy and Wippa: 'He's met mum. He met dad for the first time yesterday. They actually fell in love with one another and that was awesome. It's pretty cute.' 

However she explained that the pair found it difficult to do things in public together without being bombarded by adoring fans.

When asked about her trip to Australia to show her hubby the sights, she said: 'It's kind of disappointing because we can't do anything. I'm kind of a bit famous. I didn't realise I'm so famous.'

The shy singer went on to say she penned an emotional song about Erik when they first met and has been trying to pitch it to Bruno Mars and Maroon 5.

Asked if she's written a track about the moment she and Eric locked lips for the first time, she said: 'It's not really my jam, although I did write one right before we got together like to say is about us.'

Using her art: Sia has previously penned a track about Erik

She added: 'I'm trying to pitch that to Maroon 5 or Bruno Mars. It's called Step By Step.' 

Sia has previously stated she is bisexual and once dated Jocelyn 'JD' Sampson, a DJ and member of the band Le Tigre, although they broke up in 2011.

Despite the split, the blonde singer has still found success as the year comes to an end - after it was confirmed last week that she is the only Australian artist on Spotify's international most streamed list for 2016.

It was also revealed this week that Sia had scored two Grammy Award nominations, one for Best Vocal Pop Album for This Is Acting and for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Cheap Thrills. 

Another split: Sia has previously stated she's bisexual and has previously dated Jocelyn 'JD' Sampson, a DJ and member of the band Le Tigre, though the couple broke up in 2011

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