Showing posts with label Divorce. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Divorce. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Eva Longoria & Tony Parker Finalize Divorce

The three-year marriage of Eva Longoria and NBA player Tony Parker legally ended in a Texas courtroom Friday.

Having met in late 2004 and married at a storybook wedding in a European castle during the summer of 2007, Longoria, 35, filed for divorce last November.

Her petition cited "irreconcilable differences" for the split, but immediately after news of the split there arose infidelity rumors, with claims that Tony has been unfaithful.

In her filing, Longoria sought support from Parker, 28, who plays for the San Antonio Spurs. (Longoria is a Texas native, from Corpus Christi.) The couple had a prenuptial agreement signed the month before their wedding and updated two years later.

This was Longoria's second marriage. In 2002 she married General Hospital actor Tyler Christopher. They divorced two years later.

TMZ first reported Friday's court appearance. But Parker's rep confirms to PEOPLE that the divorce is final and declines any further comment.

Sunday night, at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, Longoria, who stars as Gabrielle Solis on Desperate Housewives since October 2004, Tweeted from the red carpet: "Me and my other favorite latina [Modern Family star] Sofia Vergara at the SAG Awards!!"

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Dexter's Michael C. Hall & Jennifer Carpenter Are Getting Divorced

Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall are calling it quits.

The Dexter stars, who play brother and sister on the Showtime series, are ending their two-year marriage, their reps tell Entertainment Weekly.

"Having been separated for some time, Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall have filed for divorce," the reps say in a joint statement.

The announcement comes just one day after Carpenter attended Dexter's fifth season finale party without Hall, Access Hollywood reports.

Carpenter, 31, famously stood by Hall's side during his battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma.

They wed on New Years Eve in 2009. Carpenter gushed in the past that Hall, 39, is "the sexiest man alive. He's one of the best we've got. He's an incredible talent and if anyone deserves accolades, it's him."

Friday, December 3, 2010

Christina Aguilera: Why I Filed for Divorce

Christina Aguilera remembers vividly how she felt as she signed the papers in her divorce from music exec Jordan Bratman.

"Things were so unhealthy and unhappy for both Jordan and me, I knew I had to end it," the Burlesque star, 29, told People magazine in an exclusive interview. "I really didn't want to hurt Jordan, and I felt torn about splitting our family up."

The decision to end her marriage of five years was not easy for Aguilera, but she strongly felt she had to do what she thought best for her and Jordan's 2½-year-old son.

"When you're unhappy in your marriage, your children are the ones who suffer," says the Grammy-winning pop singer, whose own parents' tumultuous relationship led to divorce when she was 7. "That's the last thing I wanted for my son."

Since filing for divorce, Aguilera has been out in Los Angeles and New York City with a new man, Matthew Rutler, a set assistant on Burlesque.

"He's the kind of person you could spend hours with on the phone talking to and all of a sudden it's daylight," she says.

For more of Aguilera's exclusive interview, pick up this week's issue of People magazine, on newsstands today.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Eva Longoria Files for Divorce from Tony Parker

Three years after a storybook wedding in a European castle, Eva Longoria filed for divorce Wednesday from basketball star Tony Parker.

The Desperate Housewives star's documents were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court just one day after her rep denied that Parker had done the same in a Texas court.

The petition cites only the standard "irreconcilable differences" for the split. But this past week the couple have been rocked with infidelity rumors, with claims that Tony has been unfaithful.

Longoria is seeking spousal support from Parker. The couple have a prenuptial agreement signed the month before their wedding and updated two years later. The petition says their date of separation is still to be determined.

Longoria's attorney, Lance Spiegel, wasn't immediately available for comment.

Elaborate Wedding

Longoria, 35, and Parker, 28, were engaged in November 2006, then wed – as fireworks lit up the sky – on July 7, 2007, at Chateau of Vaux le Vicomte, a 17th Century castle on the outskirts of Paris one day after a small civil service. The double wedding celebrating came after a week of partying in Saint-Tropez, France.

In 2008, one year after their wedding, the Desperate Housewives star was plagued by pregnancy rumors, though she, Parker and her costars repeatedly denied them.

Still, Longoria Parker, said she was looking forward to having children with her husband, telling reporters in July 2008 that was eager to start a family. "I can't wait," she said at the time.

A year earlier, the two also faced rumors that the San Antonio Spurs star had cheated on his wife, though Longoria Parker stood by her husband, cheering him on at games and sharing public dinners.

"They are perfectly happy, despite everything that's going on," a source said at the time.

And, recently, the actress has pampered her husband, showering him with gifts for his 28th birthday this may. They also celebrated their third anniversary in lavish (and romantic) style with an Adriatic cruise and vacation with friends.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Eva Longoria Plans to File for Divorce Soon

Eva Longoria shot down a report that Tony Parker filed for divorce in Texas, but that doesn't appear to be the end of the marriage drama.

TMZ reported on Tuesday that husband Tony Parker filed for divorce in Texas after three years of marriage. The story later disappeared from TMZ's homepage, replaced by a retraction.

A new source has now stated that the Desperate Housewives star plans to file divorce papers of her own as early as Wednesday.

Longoria was "totally and completely blindsided" by reports appearing this week of infidelity by her NBA star husband, the source says.

The pair were married three years ago in a castle in France.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Christina Aguilera: Split from Husband Has Caused 'Tears and Sadness'

Christina Aguilera is relying on her mother, her son and her closest friends to help her through the emotional turmoil of her divorce from Jordan Bratman.

"It's not easy, and there have been a lot of tears and sadness. It's impossible to redefine yourself and your life overnight," the pop star, 29, tells Redbook in its November issue, on newsstands November 16th.

"Thankfully, I have my mom and a small group of close friends who are there for me 24/7 and whom I can trust and depend on. On days when it feels impossible to even get out of bed, much less function as a mother, their support and encouragement have kept me moving forward."

Also, her son Max, who will be 3 in January, remains a source of joy – and someone she can focus on. "Thankfully, I have Max to keep me on a sane path," Aguilera says. "His needs and happiness are my top priorities, and my biggest concern is to protect him and make him feel safe."

Asked about the details of her split, she adds: "Out of respect for my husband, I prefer to keep the specifics private. Right now, I'm just trying to figure out how to make it through each day."

Friday, October 15, 2010

Christina Aguilera Files for Divorce

One day after announcing her separation from husband Jordan Bratman, Christina Aguilera filed for divorce.

The couple had been separated since September 11th.

The papers filed listed “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. The couple had been married five years, and had a 2-year-old son, Max.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Inside Sandra Bullock and Jesse James's Divorce

Sandra Bullock and Jesse James have finalized their divorce. But that doesn't mean they have parted ways for good.

Friends tell People Magazine in this week's cover story that the exes will continue to be involved in each other's lives as co-parents of James' kids Sunny, 6, Jesse Jr., 12, and Chandler, 15. The divorce's completion also clears the way for Bullock to finalize her adoption of 6-month-old son Louis.

"It's not like they're talking every day, but they're in touch about things," a source told People Magazine. "It really seems like it's about the kids more than anything."

For her part, Bullock, 45, has been "chilling out" in New Orleans and Austin with Louis. And James, 41, has made it clear that he plans to move to Austin as well.

"He has a goal," says a James pal. "He wants his life back, he wants some sense of normalcy and his family back."

For much more on this story, pick up this week's new issue of People Magazine, on newsstands Friday.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Sandra Bullock and Jesse James Finalize Divorce

It's officially over for Sandra Bullock and Jesse James.

The pair filed papers under seal last week in Texas to finalize their divorce after their nearly five-year marriage crumbled amid reports of infidelity by James.

The Oscar-winning actress, 45, filed for divorce in April in Austin, where she has a home. The papers cited "discord or conflict of personalities" as the reason for the split.

Bullock's rep confirmed Monday that the divorce is now final.

The settlement was probably amicable "because there were no arguments back and forth in court or any filings," says Daryl Weinman, an Austin-based family law attorney who is not involved with the case.

Though it's unclear if the two had a prenuptial agreement, James won't be entitled to spousal support since in Texas a spouse must be married for at least 10 years to qualify for support.

The divorce helps clear the way for her to finalize the adoption of her son Louis as a single mother. The actress, who is now legally single and by law would have to wait 30 days before she can marry again, also "presumably worked out a private visitation agreement" for James's kids, Weinman says.