Rob Schneider and Wife Patricia Headed for Divorce After Over a Decade of Marriage
Comedian and actor Rob Schneider, known for his roles on Saturday Night Live and in films like Deuce Bigalow, is facing a significant personal transition as his marriage to wife Patricia comes to an end. According to recent court filings, the couple's relationship has reached a point of no return.
Legal Proceedings Initiated in Arizona
Court records from Arizona reveal that Patricia Schneider filed for divorce on December 8, 2024. The documents state unequivocally that the marriage is "irretrievably broken and there is no possibility of reconciliation." This legal language marks a stark contrast to the public declarations of affection the couple had shared in previous years.
The couple first met in 2007 and celebrated a wedding ceremony in 2011, though official filings indicate their legal marriage date as 2010. Together, they share two daughters, aged 13 and 9, whose welfare will undoubtedly be a central consideration in the divorce proceedings.
From Public Declarations to Private Struggles
Just last year, Rob Schneider took to Instagram to celebrate their anniversary with glowing words. "I look forward to spending the rest of my life laughing and loving you and raising our niñas!" he wrote in 2023. This public sentiment now stands in sharp relief against the current legal reality of their separation.
Patricia Maya Schneider, born Patricia Azarcoya Arce in Mexico, is an accomplished actor and screenwriter in her own right. Her professional collaboration with her soon-to-be ex-husband included co-writing, producing, and appearing in his 2022 comedy film Daddy Daughter Trip. She also produced, wrote, and starred in the scripted series Real Rob, which chronicled aspects of Schneider's life and career.
Schneider's Personal History and Public Persona
This marks the third marriage for Rob Schneider. He was previously married to London King, with whom he shares daughter Elle King, the singer behind the hit song Ex's and Oh's. He was also married to Helena Schneider earlier in his life.
In recent years, Schneider has become increasingly known for his conservative political commentary on social media. His posts have frequently courted controversy, including:
- Rants against COVID-19 vaccines
- Suggestions linking NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo's 2024 brain cancer death to vaccinations
- Criticism of what he perceives as "wokeness" in culture
- Alienation from daughter Elle King over what she described as "toxic" behavior
The couple was last seen together publicly at the Happy Gilmore 2 New York premiere in July 2024, presenting a united front just months before the divorce filing. A representative for Rob Schneider has not responded to requests for comment regarding the divorce proceedings.
As the legal process unfolds, the dissolution of this 13-year marriage adds another chapter to Rob Schneider's complex personal narrative, one that continues to intersect with his public career and political activism in ways that keep him firmly in the public eye.
