‘Breaking Bad’ star Dean Norris and spouse Bridget divorce amid monetary points’

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By Linda Ikeji
5 November 2026, 9:27 am

American actor Dean Norris, greatest identified for his function within the tv sequence Breaking Bad, is divorcing his spouse of 24 years, Bridget Norris, amid monetary difficulties involving their restaurant enterprise.

According to courtroom paperwork obtained by TMZ, Bridget filed for divorce in Riverside County, California, in 2025, citing irreconcilable variations.

She listed October 27, 2001, as their marriage ceremony date and January 15, 2025, as their separation date. The couple share 5 youngsters, together with two minors, Zoe, 17, and Dean, 16.

In her submitting, Bridget requested joint authorized and bodily custody of their youngsters, spousal help and a dedication of their rights to property acquired in the course of the marriage.

Dean reportedly responded to the divorce submitting a number of months later, however the case has not been finalised.

The couple are additionally going through monetary difficulties involving their restaurant, Swing Inn Cafe, in Temecula, California, which they bought in 2022.

Court paperwork present that the enterprise is present process Chapter 11 chapter proceedings. Dean reportedly said within the filings that the restaurant skilled a $1 million decline in gross income between 2024 and 2025.

The firm reportedly listed property value between $100,000 and $500,000, whereas its liabilities have been estimated at between $1 million and $10 million.

Beyond the restaurant, Dean and Bridget additionally handle the Norris Performing Arts Center. The couple have largely saved their non-public lives out of the highlight.