Rob Schneider’s Wife Files for Divorce After 15 Years—Inside the Surprising Split That Has Hollywood Talking

Rob Schneider’s 15-year marriage is ending: court documents filed in Maricopa County, Arizona, show that Mexican actress and producer Patricia Azarcoya Schneider quietly sought a divorce from the 62-year-old Saturday Night Live alum on December 8, 2025, citing an “irretrievably broken” union. The filing comes almost exactly 16 years after the couple’s Los Angeles wedding on January 27, 2010, and just weeks before their anniversary. Schneider and Azarcoya share two daughters—Miranda Scarlett, 13, and Madeline Robbie, 9—while the comedian is also father to singer Elle King, 36, from a previous relationship. Although neither party has issued a public statement, the split marks the third marriage to end for the Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo star. The news arrives amid Schneider’s busy stand-up calendar and his continued political commentary online, factors fans speculate may have strained the relationship. In 2023 the comedian praised Patricia on Instagram—“You make our life beautiful… I look forward to spending the rest of my life laughing and loving you,” he wrote—yet the post has since been deleted, hinting at growing distance. Legal observers note that Arizona is a community-property state, meaning assets earned during the marriage are typically split 50/50 unless a prenuptial agreement states otherwise. With Schneider’s touring revenue, residuals from classic SNL sketches, and his growing conservative-media ventures—including the recently launched No Apologies Media—negotiations over finances and custody could become complex. Fans first noticed trouble when Patricia stopped accompanying Schneider to comedy gigs last fall and switched her Instagram bio from “wife” to “mom.” Now, supporters are flooding both stars’ social feeds with messages of encouragement for their “niñas,” hoping the parents keep the process private for the sake of the children. The divorce also places Schneider in a cohort of high-profile 2026 celebrity break-ups, a list that already includes fellow comedians and TV personalities. Entertainment analysts say spikes in Google searches for “Rob Schneider divorce,” “Rob Schneider wife Patricia,” and “Rob Schneider children” suggest this story will dominate entertainment headlines through award-season press lines and late-night monologues. What’s next for the Hot Chick actor? Industry sources say he is finalizing dates for a 2026 “No Apologies” comedy tour that will lean into family-life material—a possible glimpse into how he plans to address the split on stage. Meanwhile, Patricia is reportedly focusing on producing Spanish-language content from Los Angeles, continuing the career she balanced during their marriage. As court proceedings unfold, observers will watch for custody arrangements and potential alimony figures, but for now one thing is clear: Rob Schneider is entering a brand-new chapter—one without the partner who stood beside him for a decade and a half.