Maria Bello files for divorce from French chef wife Dominique Crenn after one year of marriage
Maria Bello has filed for divorce from French chef Dominique Crenn.
The Coyote Ugly star, 58, is calling it quits on her marriage with Dominique, 60, after one year, according to TMZ.
The actress filed for divorce on Wednesday, listing April 7 as their separation date, precisely one year after they said 'I do.'
Maria cited 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason for their split.
The star confirmed there are no child custody or support matters to resolve, since the two have no minor children together.
It's unclear if the estranged pair signed a prenup.
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Maria is requesting that mediation costs be shared with her estranged wife, and states that spousal support terms are to be outlined in a separate written agreement.
The actress first went public with Dominique in 2020, announcing that they had gotten engaged the previous year.
In April 2024, they were both seen flashing their rings at the Time 100 Gala, leading to speculation they had already exchanged vows.
The two confirmed their wedding last May, with Maria revealing she and Dominique held their 'bohemian, chic' nuptials in Cabo San Lucas with 140 loved ones in attendance.
Their guest list included Mariska Hargitay, Gavin Rossdale, Vanessa Getty and Oscar-winner Patricia Arquette, Maria told People.
The pair spent a chunk of their engagement in Mexico during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and the nation became their 'home away from home,' they said.
For their venue, they selected the Montage Los Cabos in Cabo San Lucas, which they fell in love with in part because of the 'stunning' vistas on view.
During the ceremony, Dominique arrived to the Prince song KISS, accompanied by her 10-year-old daughters from a previous marriage and by her ex-mother-in-law, who is the children's grandmother.
Maria then appeared to Burna Boy's Time Flies, along with her son Jackson McDermott, 23, whom she had with studio executive Dan McDermott.
For her grand entrance at her wedding ceremony, Maria was also joined by her mother Kathy Bello, a teacher and nurse.
Dominique, the first woman chef to earn three Michelin stars in the United States, got engaged to Maria in December 2019 while on holiday in Paris.
Early in their relationship, the couple weathered a frightening storm together when Dominique was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Dominique — who served as a consultant for the Ralph Fiennes film, 'The Menu' — recalled that upon hearing the news, Maria told her: 'I'm here and I'm going to be here for all the time during the time of this.'
'Listen, I just knew. I just knew and so did she,' Maria explained to People, saying she had 'never smiled as much' before as she did during her time with Dominique.
They announced their engagement at Elton John's Oscars viewing party in February 2020, and later that night posed side by side at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
In 2013 Maria wrote about love in a New York Times essay. She was dating Clare Munn at the time; they were together from 2011 until 2016.
'I didn't think of it as romantic or sexual,' she wrote. 'She was one of the most beautiful, charming, brilliant and funny people I had ever met.'
'But it didn't occur to me that we could perhaps choose to love each other romantically.' She also said, 'Love is love.'
The blonde beauty has also dated McDermott - from 1999 to 2006 - and together they have son Jackson.
Bellow was with Bryn Mooser from 2008 until 2010.
After Maria split from Munn in 2016, she also dated Elijah Allan-Blitz.
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