Jelly Roll Files For Divorce From Bunnie XO After 9 Years of Marriage
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Key Points:
- Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie XO (Alisa DeFord) on May 18, citing irreconcilable differences; the couple separated on May 9 after nearly eight years of marriage.
- The couple met in 2015, married in August 2016, and had publicly shared efforts to expand their family through IVF and surrogacy, as detailed in Bunnie XO’s 2026 memoir.
- Jelly Roll admitted to infidelity in 2025 but described working through the issues and becoming stronger as a couple, with Bunnie XO defending her choice to stay with him despite public criticism.
- Jelly Roll has two children from previous relationships, and Bunnie XO has frequently expressed pride in being their stepmother; their daughter Bailee Ann addressed the divorce publicly, asking for privacy and compassion.
- The couple had previously separated in 2018, indicating a history of relationship challenges before their latest split.
