'The Bear' star Abby Elliott files for divorce
Key Points:
- Actress Abby Elliott, known for her role on FX's "The Bear," has filed for divorce from her husband of nearly 10 years, producer Bill Kennedy, citing irreconcilable differences with a separation date of July 8.
- Elliott is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their two children, Edith (5) and William (3), and has requested spousal support from Kennedy while opposing any spousal support for him; she also wants Kennedy to cover her legal fees.
- The couple met on the set of the 2014 film "Sex Ed," got engaged in 2015, and married in a church ceremony in New England in September 2016.
- Elliott's career includes a stint on "Saturday Night Live" (2008-2012) and roles in films like "No Strings Attached" and "Cheaper By The Dozen," while Kennedy is known for producing and writing on shows such as "House Of Cards" and "The Morning Show."