WASHINGTON — Rebecca Gayheart is opening up about her parenting dynamic with estranged husband Eric Dane following his ALS diagnosis.

Gayheart, Dane's estranged wife, recently spoke about the "super complicated" relationship while on the podcast "Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen." The 54-year-old actress shared how she has put up a united front for her daughters.

"I am definitely trying to show them that we show up for people no matter what, right? He is our family, he's your father, and well, you know, we show up and we try to do it with some dignity and grace. Just get through it, and we will get through the best we can. I mean, it's super complicated for me," she said.

Gayheart said she and Dane have been "separated for eight years" and their two daughters, Billie, 15

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