Rob Schneider and Patricia Azarcoya Schneider End 15-Year Marriage
Hollywood actor and comedian Rob Schneider, best known for his roles on Saturday Night Live and in films like Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, is facing the end of his third marriage. His wife, Mexican actress and producer Patricia Azarcoya Schneider, has officially filed for divorce, marking a significant personal development for the couple who have been together since 2007.
Legal Proceedings and Family Details
According to online court records from Maricopa County, Arizona, where the couple resides, Azarcoya filed the divorce petition on December 8, 2025. In the filing, she stated that the marriage is "irretrievably broken and there is no possibility of reconciliation," as reported by the news outlet TV Y Novelas. The couple shares two daughters, Miranda, aged 13, and Madeline, aged 10.
Shortly after the initial filing, an order and notice to attend a parent education or information class was also submitted, according to the Daily Mail. This step is often required in divorce cases involving minor children to help parents navigate co-parenting arrangements effectively.
A Relationship That Began on Set
The couple's relationship has its origins in the entertainment industry. They first met in 2007 on the set of a show where Azarcoya was working. At the time, Schneider was 44 years old, while Azarcoya was just 19. Their professional collaboration continued over the years, most notably on the Netflix series Real Rob, a loosely autobiographical sitcom centered on Schneider's life, where Azarcoya was involved behind the scenes.
They eventually tied the knot in Los Angeles in April 2011, and their family grew to include their two daughters. Azarcoya also took on roles as a producer and writer, contributing to projects like the 2022 film Daddy Daughter Trip, which featured their children.
Schneider's Previous Marriages and Family Dynamics
This divorce marks Schneider's third marriage. He was previously married to London King and Helena Schneider. With London King, he has a daughter, Grammy-nominated singer Elle King. Schneider's relationship with Elle has been publicly documented as complicated, with Elle speaking out about their struggles in past interviews.
In a 2018 interview with People, Elle King described her father as a "workaholic" during her childhood and shared instances of tension, such as being sent to a "fat camp" as a teenager and her father forgetting her 18th birthday. In 2024, Schneider publicly apologized to Elle on The Tucker Carlson Show, expressing regret for not being the father she needed in his younger years. While Elle acknowledged the apology, she noted that it "means nothing" in terms of undoing past hurts, though she emphasized she was not trying to harm her father.
Broader Implications and Public Reaction
The news of the divorce has sparked discussions among fans and media outlets, highlighting the challenges of maintaining relationships in the spotlight. Schneider, now 62, and Azarcoya, 37, have navigated a significant age gap and the pressures of Hollywood throughout their marriage. Their split adds to a series of high-profile celebrity divorces, underscoring the personal toll that fame can sometimes take on family life.
As the legal process unfolds, attention will likely remain on how the couple manages co-parenting and the well-being of their children. The filing's emphasis on the marriage being "irretrievably broken" suggests a definitive end, with little hope for reconciliation, setting the stage for a potentially contentious divorce settlement given their shared assets and family ties.
