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Actress and comedian Abby Elliott is entering a new chapter in her personal life. The The Bear star has reportedly filed for divorce from her husband, television producer Bill Kennedy, ending a marriage that lasted nearly 10 years. The news has surprised fans who admired the couple’s low-profile relationship and family-focused life.

According to court documents first reported by TMZ, Elliott filed for divorce on Friday, July 17, listing July 8 as the couple’s date of separation. The 39-year-old actress cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. She is also seeking joint legal and physical custody of the couple’s two young children, daughter Edith, 5, and son William, 3. Reports further state that Elliott has requested spousal support and asked that Kennedy cover her legal fees.

Elliott and Kennedy first crossed paths while working on the television series Sex Ed. Their relationship quickly blossomed, and Kennedy proposed in 2015 with his grandmother’s engagement ring, a thoughtful gesture that Elliott later described as simple, traditional, and deeply meaningful. The couple exchanged vows in September 2016 during an intimate ceremony in New England attended by family and close friends.

Throughout their marriage, the pair largely stayed away from the Hollywood spotlight. Unlike many celebrity couples, they rarely made headlines for their personal lives, instead choosing to focus on their growing family and successful careers. Elliott continued to establish herself as a respected actress following her years on Saturday Night Live, earning widespread praise for her role as Natalie “Sugar” Berzatto in the award-winning FX series The Bear. Meanwhile, Kennedy built a successful career behind the scenes, working as a writer and producer on acclaimed television projects, including The Morning Show, House of Cards, and Tell Me Lies.

The divorce comes at a time when Elliott’s professional career continues to thrive. The Bear remains one of television’s most celebrated series, with Elliott receiving critical acclaim for her heartfelt performance. Despite the personal challenges she now faces, the actress has not made any public statement regarding the separation, and Kennedy has also remained silent.

As the legal process moves forward, fans have expressed support for both Elliott and Kennedy, praising the couple for maintaining their privacy during what is undoubtedly a difficult period. While their nearly decade-long marriage is coming to an end, their shared commitment to co-parenting their children is expected to remain a central focus. For now, both appear determined to navigate this transition with dignity, keeping the details of their personal lives out of the public eye as much as possible.

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