'Breaking Bad' star Dean Norris and wife divorcing after 25 years
Actor Dean Norris, known for his role in 'Breaking Bad,' is divorcing his wife of 25 years, Bridget Norris. The couple separated in early 2025 and the divorce proceedings are currently ongoing.
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Hear this story " Breaking Bad " star Dean Norris has been quietly navigating divorce with his wife of 25 years.
Bridget Norris filed for divorce from Dean Norris over a year ago, on Feb. 14, 2025, according to Riverside County, California, Superior Court records reviewed by USA TODAY on Nov. 4.
The case remains open, with a hearing regarding a change in Dean Norris' legal counsel scheduled in January.
USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for the couple for comment. TMZ was first to report the news.
They have five kids together, including two minor children, son Dean Vincent Norris and daughter Zoe Norris, whose budding acting career kicked off this year with roles in two indie films, according to her IMDb page .
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