Melrose Place Star Courtney Thorne-Smith Calls It Quits on 18-Year Marriage with Roger Fishman
Hold on to your venti latte—this one’s scorching hot! I’ve barely had time to catch my breath since Courtney Thorne-Smith dropped the news that she’s filing for divorce from Roger Fishman after an 18-year roller-coaster of marriage. My caffeine-fueled neurons are firing on all cylinders because the Melrose Place alum’s split is already making waves. According to paperwork obtained by People Magazine, Courtney submitted her petition to Santa Barbara County Superior Court on June 10, citing irreconcilable differences. TMZ lit up first with an exclusive scoop on the filing, and insiders confirm the two reached an amicable understanding about joint custody of their two daughters, ages 14 and 11.
I’m still buzzing from the timeline: they tied the knot back in April 2006 in a private Malibu ceremony, and have kept things relatively under wraps when it came to everyday married life. But here’s where it gets juicy—court docs reveal Courtney is asking the court to recognize a prenuptial agreement, which sources tell US Weekly means she’s keen to protect her assets after years in Tinseltown. While Roger, a Beverly Hills attorney, hasn’t publicly responded, close pals say he’s determined to keep things civil for their girls.
She’s been dropping hints for months—a cryptic Instagram post last April with the caption “new chapters” had fans speculating. Radar Online later reported the couple hit major stress points during lockdown, juggling homeschooling and work-from-home duties. I mean, who could blame them? Pop culture juggernauts endure serious strain when daily life turns upside down. People magazine quotes an insider saying Courtney “wants a fresh start” and may relocate to Los Angeles’ Westwood neighborhood to be closer to her Melrose Place cast mates, who’ve been a tight-knit support system since the ’90s.
And before you ask, no, there’s no messy beach-chair brawl or tabloid-tantrum—both parties seem determined to keep things as drama-free as possible. But you know I live for twists, so I’m watching that prenup angle like a hawk. Expect more courtroom turns, maybe a settlement update, and of course more coffee-fueled commentary from yours truly.
Whew! My heart’s racing like I just chugged an espresso shot. I swear, I could dissect this divorce all day—stay tuned, because I’ll be here with every steamy development!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, TMZ, US Weekly, Radar Online
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