Mel Gibson, Wife File for Divorce After 28 Years of Marriage

Us Magazine - April 13, 2009 3:32 PM PDT
Story photo: Mel Gibson, Wife File for Divorce After 28 Years of MarriageMel Gibson and his wife Robyn attend the 69th Annual Academy Awards on March 24, 1997.Us Magazine
Mel Gibson 's wife Robyn has filed for divorce after 28 years of marriage.

In the papers -- signed Apr. 9 -- she cites "irreconcilable differences."

"Throughout our marriage and separation we have always strived to maintain the privacy and integrity of our family and will continue to do so," a rep for Gibson, 53, tells Usmagazine.com in a statement.

TMZ.com alleges that "there is no prenuptial agreement" based on source reporting. In 2006, Gibson's fortune was estimated at $900 million. Under California law, community property -- which includes earnings -- is divided 50/50.

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Robyn -- who split from Gibson nearly three years ago around the time of his infamous DUI arrest -- lists the date of separation as "to be determined," which TMZ points out is important because "earnings generally cease to be community property when the couple separates."

(Gibson filed a response to his wife's petition, stating the date as August 26, 2006.)

Robyn, who has seven children with Gibson, has requested spousal support and attorneys' fees.

She is also seeking joint physical and legal custody of their son, Tom, who turns 10 Tuesday. (Tom is their only child who is a minor.)

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Robyn has snapped up attorney Laura Wasser, who most recently represented Britney Spears in her split from Kevin Federline .

The couple has dogged split rumors for some time.

Gibson was recently photographed with a woman who did not appear to be his wife in Costa Rica on March 4.

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Asked at the time if he and Robyn had split, his rep had no comment.

"Mel is on family vacation with his entire family and their friends," a source told Us. "His sons are there with their girlfriends, his pregnant daughter is there - the whole family is there."

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  • Amy
    I just think it's very sad because if they were not celebs no one would be making these stupid comments. This is life. They're human. I think they have been trying to protect their family. Who gets separated for 3 years and pretends they are still together? Usually couples that are trying to make it work or trying to protect their kids. Only they know the facts and need to b
    report abuseposted May 26, 2009 7:32 AM PDT
  • Amy
    I just think it's very sad because if they were not celebs no one would be making these stupid comments. This is life. They're human. I think they have been trying to protect their family. Who gets separated for 3 years and pretends they are still together? Usually couples that are trying to make it work or trying to protect their kids. Only they know the facts and need to b
    report abuseposted May 26, 2009 7:32 AM PDT
  • Amy
    No one posting here actually knows them but some are trashing them. Calling Robyn names because she wants rights according to CA law? because she was married for 28 years and now her husband has a pregnant girlfriend? And Mel because several years ago he said something racist. Who hasn't said something racist? Because he has a girlfriend? They were separated 3 years! Don't ju
    report abuseposted May 26, 2009 7:27 AM PDT
  • HeIsFine
    Men are a trip. They cheat on their wives while they are still married. Then days later, sport the mistress around as if the wife meant nothing at all. I wonder if husbands care that their children will always know their mother was disrespected and embarrassed to the fullest. I guess not. So big ups to Linda Hogan screwing the young dude in Hulk’s house. At least she got his a#@ first!
    report abuseposted April 29, 2009 7:20 PM PDT
  • Shawnee B
    HA HA HA..Robyn didn't get mad, she got Mel where it really hurts! (His wallet).
    report abuseposted April 17, 2009 8:37 AM PDT
  • klv44067
    So what. peopel get married, divorced and have kids every day. The media hounds need to get a life and find real stories that are worth reporting.
    report abuseposted April 17, 2009 4:45 AM PDT
  • IZZY
    Leave them alone, give them their privacy, and report something more constructive. I am sick of seeing other's unfortunate circumstances reported for entertainment. The country is a major crisis right now.... don't you have anything better to report?
    report abuseposted April 14, 2009 6:41 PM PDT
  • IZZY
    Who cares?! Our country is in major financial crisis, and you people are worried about other people's dirty laundry. Get a life.
    report abuseposted April 14, 2009 6:36 PM PDT
  • __A_YAHOO_USER__
    Well, it's like this. If he did what his wife thought he did??? The old saying is you play, you pay. And he is DEFINITELY paying!!!! It's too bad. They've been married a long time.
    report abuseposted April 14, 2009 5:35 PM PDT
  • victor p
    я любпю Машеньку Шарапову!!! Давай Маша поженимся
    report abuseposted April 14, 2009 5:13 PM PDT
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