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Daily Mail
4 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Drake Bell moves on to finalize divorce from Janet Von Schmeling
Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell has taken the final steps to finalize the divorce from wife Janet Von Schmeling. The 39-year-old actor filed a petition in Seminole County, Florida on Thursday, according to TMZ. It comes after Janet initially filed to end the marriage in Los Angeles Superior Court in April 2023, citing their date of separation as September 2022. Drake and Janet's separation was made public in January 2023, with his estranged wife filing for divorce that April. They began dating in 2013 and got married in 2018. At the time of their separation, insiders revealed to Page Six that he had entered 'treatment' weeks after he was seen huffing a balloon in the front seat of his parked car while their son slept in the backseat. Drake was reportedly inflating and deflating the balloon for more than thirty minutes outside his home. In July 2021, he was sentenced to two years probation and 200 hours of community after pleading guilty to child endangerment charges. Janet requested primary legal and physical custody of their only child, Wyatt, while asking the court to grant Drake visitation rights. She also requested spousal support. She has since moved on with Jim Perez and is now expecting her second child, her first with Jim. Janet announced the pregnancy on Instagram in February, sharing a sonogram and the caption: 'Our Rainbow Baby. September cannot come sooner ❤️.' The term 'rainbow baby' refers to a child who is born to a woman who previously suffered a miscarriage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Janet Von Schmeling (@planetjanettv) This past Father's Day, Janet paid tribute to her new beau in a social media post. She uploaded video footage of him spending time with Wyatt and wrote in the caption: 'He chose us… In the big ways, in the quiet moments, and all the in-betweens. '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. Happy (early) Father's Day to the man who showed up with love and never looked back.'
Yahoo
5 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Drake Bell proceeds with divorce 2 years after wife's initial filing: 'Closing a beautiful chapter'
Janet Von Schmeling previously cited irreconcilable differences when she filed for divorce from the "Drake & Josh" actor in 2023. Key points Drake Bell is proceeding with his divorce from Janet Von Schmeling. The actor's wife first filed for divorce in 2023, noting that the couple separated in 2022. A representative for Bell says that the couple is "closing a beautiful chapter of their lives." Drake Bell is moving forward with divorce proceedings. The Drake & Josh star, 39, filed documents to move forward in his divorce from Janet Von Schmeling in Seminole County, Fla., on Thursday, according to court records reviewed by Entertainment Weekly. Von Schmeling previously filed for divorce from Bell in Los Angeles in April 2023, one week after the former child star was reported missing and subsequently located. According to court documents reviewed by EW at the time, Von Schmeling cited irreconcilable differences in her petition and said that she separated from Bell in September 2022. She also requested legal and physical custody of their child in addition to spousal support. A representative for Bell explains the development in a statement to Entertainment Weekly. "The process began back in 2023 when his wife filed citing irreconcilable differences," Bell's manager, Juan José Rovirosa, said. "At this stage, both of them are simply concluding that legal process. Their priority remains the safety and wellbeing of their son, and they are doing so from a place of love and respect — closing a beautiful chapter of their lives that now evolves into a different form of love and complicity, always centered on their child's best interests." Bell married Von Schmeling in 2018, but he didn't confirm their marriage until 2021, when he also revealed that they share a son together. In March, Bell revealed that he has a new girlfriend in an interview with Parade. "I have a girlfriend right now, but it's hard to be in a relationship when you're on the road so much,' he told the outlet. 'But it's nice. You know, she's a very, very sweet and awesome girl, but I've got a lot on my plate right now.' Bell made waves last year when he accused former Nickelodeon dialogue coach Brian Peck of sexually abusing him as a teenager. He discussed his experience with Peck, who was convicted of child molestation in 2004 before Bell was revealed as his victim, on the docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids fall, Bell competed on The Masked Singer disguised as the Ice King. He also recently made headlines when he alleged that he and other former Nickelodeon stars "don't get residuals" for their work despite their shows' massive popularity. "It's a lot of evil, corrupt is the answer," Bell said on The Unplanned Podcast. "There's no other answer. Do everything that they do to us mentally and emotionally, and then throw us to the wolves. And we're like, 'Okay, cool. I got rent this month.'" Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Yahoo
17 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Drake Bell Takes Steps to Finalize His Divorce from Janet Von Schmeling: 'Closing a Beautiful Chapter'
Bell and Von Schmeling married in 2018 after five years of dating NEED TO KNOW Drake Bell has taken steps to finalize his divorce from Janet Von Schmeling Bell and Von Schmeling tied the knot in 2018 after dating for five years Von Schmeling initiated divorce proceedings in Los Angeles County in 2023 Drake Bell is taking the next steps in finalizing his divorce from wife Janet Von Schmeling. The Drake & Josh actor, 39, filed new documents amid the ongoing divorce process in Seminole County, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 14, public court records show. The latest filing follows a 2023 divorce filing from Von Schmeling in Los Angeles County in 2023. At the time, Von Schmeling, 31, cited "irreconcilable differences," according to the dissolution of marriage petition filed with the court. In an email statement to PEOPLE, Bell's manager, Juan José Rovirosa, said the star's recent filing is 'simply concluding the legal process' that began with Von Schmeling's 2023 filing. 'At this stage, both of them are simply concluding that legal process,' he said, adding that the former couple is currently focused on the well-being of their 4-year-old child, Jeremy. Rovirosa continued, 'Their priority remains the safety and well-being of their son, and they are doing so from a place of love and respect.' He also said Bell and Von Schmeling are 'closing a beautiful chapter of their lives.' PEOPLE reached out to Bell's attorney for comment on Saturday, Aug. 16, but did not receive an immediate response. Bell and Von Schmeling dated for five years before tying the knot in 2018, though Bell did not publicly announce the marriage until 2021. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Bell recently opened up about his experience co-parenting with Von Schmeling while appearing on the July 2 episode of The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby. During the conversation, the musician said that he always makes sure his son knows that he and his ex still have love for each other. "So I don't care if I'm angry at my ex-wife or at his mom, which is very rare, actually never, or if we have a disagreement about something or if there's anything — all my son knows [...] is that me and his mom love each other, we're not together but we love each other and we respect each other and we love him unconditionally and whenever he's with me, 'His mama loves him, mama's amazing,' " Bell said on the podcast. "When he's like, 'Oh, I miss mama, I miss mama. Oh, I love mama. [It's like], 'I love mama too.' It's all that I want him to hear," he further explained. "She's the same way. I'm like, we always make sure if we're upset at each other, he doesn't hear it. We only praise each other. I only praise his mom." The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! On the professional front, Bell is currently "fully focused on his music and ongoing projects,' his manager said. Read the original article on People
New York Post
a day ago
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- 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.'
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Drake Bell files for divorce from estranged pregnant wife – three years after they first split
NICKELODEON star Drake Bell has filed for divorce from his estranged wife - three years after they originally split. Drake, 39, tied the knot with Janet Von Schmeling in 2018 after five years of dating. 6 6 6 However, their separation was made public in January 2023 and Janet filed for divorce a few months later in April. In her papers, their separation date was cited as September 2022 and she requested primary legal and physical custody of their son, Wyatt. Now Drake has finally filed a petition in Seminole County, Florida. TMZ reports the Drake & Josh star submitted his documentation on Thursday. Meanwhile Janet has been in a relationship with Jim Perez since 2023, making their romance public in October of that year. The couple announced they were expecting their first child together in February this year. In a post on social media, she shared a sonogram and the caption, "Our Rainbow Baby. September cannot come sooner." A 'rainbow baby' is the term used for a child born to a woman who has previously had a miscarriage. Meanwhile on Father's Day, she paid tribute to Jim alongside a video of him and Wyatt together. She wrote: "He chose us… In the big ways, in the quiet moments, and all the in-betweens. Kids TV star admits he's 'struggling to pay rent' after being underpaid for huge hit shows "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. Happy (early) Father's Day to the man who showed up with love and never looked back." Meanwhile Drake made headlines last year when he opened up about being sexually abused during the height of his Nickelodeon fame in documentary, Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. 6 6 6
