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New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Drake Bell files for divorce from wife Janet Von Schmeling 3 years after split
Drake Bell has filed for divorce from his estranged wife, Janet Von Schmeling. The former Nickelodeon star, 39, filed the petition in Seminole County, Florida, on Thursday, Aug. 14, per TMZ. Von Schmeling, 31, previously filed a divorce petition of her own in Los Angeles in April 2023, and cited the former couple's date of separation as September 2022. Advertisement 7 Drake Bell and Janet Von Schmeling at the Black Rabbit Rose in Los Angeles, California, on June 27, 2017. Getty Images 7 Janet Von Schmeling and Drake Bell in Los Angeles, California, on February 24, 2017. WireImage At the time, Von Schmeling requested both primary legal and physical custody of her and the 'Drake and Josh' star's only child, Wyatt, 4. Advertisement She also requested spousal support and asked that the court grant Bell visitation rights. The Post has reached out to Bell's rep for comment. 7 Drake Bell with his wife, Janet Von Schmeling, and their son Wyatt shortly before the pair's split. Instagram/drakebell The former Nickelodeon child star and Von Schmeling first began dating in 2013 and quietly tied the knot five years later in 2018. Advertisement Despite keeping his marriage to Von Schmeling mostly private, Bell broke his silence in July 2021 to reveal that not only was he married but that he had also welcomed a baby son. 'In response to various rumors that are incorrect, I have been married for almost three years, and we are blessed to be the parents of a wonderful son,' the 'Amanda Show' alum tweeted at the time. 'Thank you very much to all my fans around the world for your good wishes.' 7 Drake Bell and Janet Von Schmeling before their separation in September 2022. drakebell/Instagram However, Bell's announcement came just two weeks after he pleaded guilty to two criminal counts of attempted child endangerment and disseminating matter harmful to juveniles. Advertisement Bell had sent inappropriate messages to a then-15-year-old girl in 2017, and he was ultimately sentenced to two years of probation and 200 hours of community service. Von Schmeling then hinted at the pair's separation in late 2022 shortly after Bell was caught huffing balloons in his car while his son sat in the back seat. 7 Drake Bell with Janet Von Schmeling and their son Wyatt at the Catalina Film Festival on September 24, 2021. Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock 'I'm HEALING and trying to find peace. This will be a process,' the actress wrote that December. 'My son is with me and will stay with me, we are in Florida with family and we are safe. We are finding our forever home here.' Page Six confirmed the couple's separation one month later, and sources told the outlet that Von Schmeling had 'had enough' and moved to Florida with Wyatt. 'They had some incredible beautiful times before. He needs to focus on being healthy, and they'll be great co-parents in the future,' an insider said at the time. 7 Drake Bell in a still from the 2024 documentary 'Quiet on Set.' ID 'It's a bad moment in time for Drake,' they added. 'But he is a great dad when he is healthy and sober.' Advertisement Von Schmeling pulled the trigger and filed for divorce in April 2023, shortly after Bell, who was battling suicidal thoughts, was reported missing. 'I found out my wife filed for divorce from TMZ,' Bell tweeted at the time. 7 Drake Bell during an episode of 'The Unplanned Podcast' on July 2, 2025. The Unplanned Podcast/YouTube The 'Superhero Movie' star's ex has since started a relationship with new boyfriend Jim Perez. Advertisement After going Instagram official in October 2023, Von Schmeling announced earlier this year that she and Perez are expecting. 'He chose us… In the big ways, in the quiet moments, and all the in-betweens,' Von Schmeling wrote on Instagram this past Father's Day. 'He became the man Wyatt and I didn't know we needed…' 'And now, we're counting down the days until our baby girl gets to be with her daddy too,' she added of her new boyfriend. 'Happy (early) Father's Day to the man who showed up with love and never looked back.'
Pink Villa
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Josh Peck and Wife Paige O'Brien Welcome 3rd Child, Here's Exploring Drake & Josh Alum's Relationship Timeline
Josh Peck is a father again. The Drake & Josh alum welcomed his third child with his wife, Paige O'Brien. Taking to his Instagram, the actor announced the happy news while also revealing the name of their baby boy. The Amanda Show star shared a couple of pictures of his newborn, swaddled in a blanket, on his social media. The mother of three also shared pictures of her youngest child and wrote in the caption, "Meyer Lane, we love you, we love you." Peck then reposted the photo on his Instagram story. Peck and O'Brien are also parents to Shai Miller and Max Milo. Meanwhile, the couple first announced on Instagram that they were expecting their third child. O'Brien stood sideways and flaunted her baby bump, while the actor placed his hand on her stomach and smiled. In the caption, he wrote, "I finally get a minivan." Josh Peck and Paige O'Brien's relationship timeline Josh and O'Brien first met on the sets of Drake & Josh, where the latter worked as a cinematographer. The duo began dating in 2011, and although they kept their relationship private in the initial years, the actor announced his engagement to Paige in 2016. On his Instagram, the cinematographer shared a selfie of her and Peck as she flaunted her diamond ring in front of the Eiffel Tower. In 2017, the couple went on to tie the knot in Malibu, with their close friends, family, and a few celebrity guests in attendance. A year later, the duo welcomed their first son, Max, and four years later, announced the birth of their second child, Shai. Speaking about parenting, Paige opened up to People Magazine about the challenges she faced. She said, "I really had every intention of breastfeeding when we had Max, and then I quickly realized that I never produced enough milk. I kind of drove myself crazy for a few weeks, trying to really force it, and then we went to formula and had to try out a bunch of different ones until we found the right fit." She further added, "With Shai, it was the same, and so we gave him Enfamil right from day one in the hospital. That's what our doctors gave us, our pediatrician, and he's been on it ever since." The couple has now entered a new phase as a family of five.
USA Today
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Josh Peck surprises 'The Last of Us' fans with cameo: 'A tough secret to keep'
Josh Peck surprises 'The Last of Us' fans with cameo: 'A tough secret to keep' Show Caption Hide Caption Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal discuss father-daughter relationship 'The Last of Us' stars Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal reveal they didn't enjoy their character's estrangement in season 2. "Drake & Josh" fans never thought that they'd see Josh Peck on "The Last of Us," but he found a way to surprise them. The actor, 38, unexpectedly popped up for a small but important role in the opening scene of the HBO series' latest episode, which aired May 4. In an opening flashback sequence, Peck played a FEDRA soldier who tells his comrades a vulgar story about a violent encounter with citizens. The tone in the scene quickly shifts after the sergeant, Isaac Dixon (Jeffrey Wright), calls out Peck's character for his thoughtlessness. But any fans who expected Peck to be a new series regular were sorely mistaken. Isaac soon betrays and murders the soldiers, including Peck's character, and defects to the Washington Liberation Front. The scene serves to provide an origin story for Isaac, who is later seen in the show's present as leader of the WLF. Peck's "Last of Us" role was not announced by HBO and remained a secret until the episode aired. On Instagram, the "Amanda Show" alum shared some behind-the-scenes photos from the set and noted that "this was a tough secret to keep." 'The Last of Us' Season 2 begins with major changes to the video game: What's different? "It was an honor to play a small part in one of my favorite shows, with one of my favorite actors ever," Peck wrote, referring to Wright. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the episode's director, Kate Herron, compared Peck's quick death to Drew Barrymore being unexpectedly killed in the opening scene of "Scream." "We had people read (for the part), obviously," Herron told EW. "Josh's read came in, and Josh is fantastic. We were like, 'We need to get Josh.' But also the idea of it just being Josh ... I love the idea we get to Drew Barrymore him in 'Scream.' People just wouldn't see it coming." ;The Last of Us' creator on Joel's shocking death, Pedro Pascal's return Peck is most widely known for his work on the Nickelodeon shows "The Amanda Show" and "Drake & Josh." Since then, his notable roles have included parts in Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" and "How I Met Your Father," a spin-off of "How I Met Your Mother." He currently hosts the podcast "Good Guys," on which he recently reunited with former co-star Drake Bell. The latest episode of "The Last of Us" marked viewers' introduction to Isaac, a key character from the video game on which the HBO series is based. Wright also played Isaac in the game.
USA Today
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Amanda Bynes joins OnlyFans but says she won't post 'sleazy content'
Amanda Bynes joins OnlyFans but says she won't post 'sleazy content' Show Caption Hide Caption Amanda Bynes has joined OnlyFans Former Nickeldeon star Amanda Bynes has joined OnlyFans but has insisted that she won't be posting "any sleazy" content. Bang Showbiz Amanda Bynes is interacting with her fans in a new way. The former child star took to Instagram on Monday to share that she would be joining OnlyFans, but only to connect with her followers. "I'm on onlyfans now! Disclaimer: I'm doing onlyfans to chat with my fans through dm's. I won't be posting any sleazy content," she wrote on her Instagram story. "Excited to join." OnlyFans is an internet content subscription service that has gained a reputation for NSFW content. The platform has become synonymous with the adult entertainment industry and sexual content, but stars from Bella Thorne to "The Sopranos" star Drea de Matteo have made headlines for using the platform, where creators can earn money from users – or "fans" – who pay a monthly membership fee to access their exclusive content. In late 2023, Bynes, 39, released a podcast with friend and biochemist Paul Sieminski, which ended after one episode with tattoo artist Dahlia Moth. She said at the time that the pair planned to "interview our friends, and then we're hoping to take it mainstream and interview celebrities and artists." Drake Bell reminisces on former Nick co-star Amanda Bynes: A 'dynamite force of nature' Outside of her brief stint as a podcast host, Bynes has largely stayed out of the spotlight in the past decade. The "Amanda Show," "Hairspray" and "What a Girl Wants" actress has not received any acting credits since 2010's "Easy A." During this time, Bynes also began making headlines for her personal struggles. In 2013, Bynes was placed on a psychiatric hold after having a public breakdown that included a series of legal troubles and outlandish appearances. Her mother was then granted a conservatorship over the actress, which remained in place until 2022. Bynes was reportedly placed on a 72-hour psychiatric hold in 2023 following a canceled appearance at the pop culture convention 90s Con. Concerns arise about Amanda Bynes: A look back on her career, mental health journey Late last month, Bynes' former "The Amanda Show" co-stars Drake Bell and Josh Peck discussed their fellow Nickelodeon alum. Bell and Peck reunited for a candid interview on the latter's podcast "Good Guys" podcast about their friendship, the documentary series "Quiet on Set" and their relationship with Bynes today. Bell fondly recalled Bynes' charisma as a young performer, likening her to Jennifer Aniston's breakout "Friends" character Rachel Green. "She was the biggest thing on the planet to me," he said. "All I've ever experienced with Amanda was just like this dynamite force of nature when it comes to talent," Bell told Peck. "Watching her was like watching Carol Burnett, was like watching Tracey Ullman." When asked if he's stayed in touch with Bynes over the years, Bell revealed the former child actors reconnected via text message around 2017 after Bell had seen media coverage of Bynes. Peck added that he runs into the "She's the Man" star "every two to three years." Contributing: Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY
Los Angeles Times
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Drake Bell reunites with Josh Peck, reveals the toll of sexual abuse by ‘monster' dialogue coach
Drake Bell, a year after speaking out about the abuse he endured during his Nickelodeon days, has found 'therapy' in a long-anticipated reunion. 'Drake & Josh' co-stars Bell and Josh Peck reunited on Peck and Ben Soffer's 'Good Guys' podcast to reminisce on their years-long friendship, revisit their hit sitcom and reevaluate how the abuse Bell experienced by a former Nickelodeon dialogue coach impacted both. Bell began his walk down memory lane with a disclaimer. 'I don't know if this is just 'cause we've made a lot of bad choices in our lives or if it's just from trauma but I have a lot of trouble remembering a lot of things,' he said. The hourlong conversation between the 38-year-old former co-stars, who first shared the screen on Nickelodeon's 'Amanda Show' before headlining 'Drake & Josh,' built on the revelations Bell shared last year in the documentary 'Quiet on Set.' In the four-part ID docuseries, Bell went public about the sexual abuse he faced by former Nickelodeon dialogue coach Brian Peck (no relation to Josh Peck). Brian Peck was convicted of child sex abuse in 2004 but his victim's name was not disclosed at the time. Bell confirmed in 'Quiet on Set' that he was the unidentified victim referenced in the case. On Monday's podcast, Peck told his ex co-star that during the early days of 'Drake & Josh' he was unaware of Bell's experience and that 'this separation started between us' as a result. Bell explained that the investigation into Brian Peck and 'all the stuff you saw in the documentary' coincided with the filming of the 'Drake & Josh' pilot. That made filming and returning to a Nickelodeon set complicated, Bell said. Being on set was where he felt 'happiest and most comfortable' but 'the worst part was every day I got there, the monster was there,' he said. Bell said despite his desires to focus on building his comedy partnership with Peck, 'I came back to the same stage, the same parking lot, the same dressing rooms, the same green room, the same makeup rooms.' Peck responded: 'Everything's triggering.' Bell recalled how the investigation into Brian Peck's abuse quietly loomed over production. He said people on set allegedly allowed his abuser's behavior and did 'not do anything.' Bell also recalled 'losing my hair' due to the stress of the investigation. 'I had these giant scabs on my head,' he said, 'these were like golf-ball-sized scabs.' Peck said he was not aware Bell suffered sexual abuse until 'Quiet on Set,' but recalled 'feeling something happened.' He remembered asking Bell during their 'Drake & Josh' days if he was still in contact with Brian Peck. 'You just looked at me like, 'No. Brian's a really bad guy,' and I remember thinking, 'Gotcha,' ' Peck said. Later in the podcast, Bell recalled Brian Peck's trial and that the courtroom 'was full of people who I thought were my friends.' He said he also questioned at the time whether he was at fault. 'Drake & Josh' marks a complicated moment in time for Bell, but he doesn't want to discourage fans from enjoying the series, which aired on Nickelodeon from 2004 to 2007. 'That was where I was actually comfortable and happy and stoked,' he said, 'and I'm very proud of what we did.' Bell and Peck are will continue their conversation in another episode. 'I reached out to Drake privately, but wanted to give my support for the survivors who were brave enough to share their stories of emotional and physical abuse on Nickelodeon sets with this world,' Peck said in March 2024 after the doc aired. 'Children should be protected,' Peck added at the time. 'Reliving this publicly is incredibly difficult, but I hope it can bring healing for the victims and their families as well as necessary change to our industry.' After appearing on 'Quiet on Set,' which primarily focused on producer Dan Schneider's controversial Nickelodeon reign, Bell said last year he wanted to tell his own story. 'I could've either allowed this to destroy me or make me stronger for him,' Bell said of his son with ex-wife Janet Von Schmeling.
