Demi Moore returns to Twitter after split

Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher have returned to Twitter for the first time since announcing their marriage split.

The 49-year-old actress - who is usually a prolific user of the social networking website - posted her first message since separating from Ashton Kutcher to urge her fans to be more appreciative of people.

She is still using the tag @mrskutcher.

Writing on Thanksgiving, she posted: "Why do we have only 1 day for giving thanks? Is that why so many people feel unappreciated? Make this 1 of 365 days of Thanksgiving! (sic)"

Meanwhile, Ashton also used the holiday to return to the site.

He posted: "I'm thankful for family, friends, you, & time to reach my potential. What are you thankful for?"

The Two and a Half Men actor last used the site on November 17 - the day Demi announced she was to file for divorce after six years of marriage - to pay tribute to the actress.

Ashton - who was accused of sleeping with Sara Leal in September - wrote: "I will forever cherish the time I spend with Demi. Marriage is one of the most difficult things in the world and unfortunately sometimes they fail. Love and light, AK."

Demi expressed her "great sadness" when she announced her marriage is over but said she is hoping to "move forward" with her life.

She said in a statement: "It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I have decided to end my six-year marriage to Ashton. As a woman, a mother and a wife there are certain values and vows that I hold sacred, and it is in this spirit that I have chosen to move forward with my life.

"This is a trying time for me and my family, and so I would ask for the same compassion and privacy that you would give to anyone going through a similar situation."

- BANG! Showbiz