After more than a decade of public affection and private partnership, the marriage between actor-comedian Rob Schneider and his wife, Patricia Azarcoya Schneider, has come to an end. Court records from Maricopa County, Arizona, confirm that Patricia, 37, quietly filed for divorce from the Saturday Night Live alum, 62, in December 2025. News of the split, first reported by The Sun and Daily Mail and later confirmed by Entertainment Weekly and Fox News Digital, has left fans and followers reflecting on the complexities that often underlie even the most seemingly joyful unions.
According to People magazine, the official filing describes the marriage as “irretrievably broken and there is no possibility of reconciliation.” The couple, who tied the knot in April 2011—though some sources cite January 2010 in Los Angeles—share two daughters: Miranda Scarlett, now 13, and Madeline Robbie, 9. The divorce papers, filed in Maricopa County, bring to a close a relationship that had been marked by frequent public declarations of love and gratitude.
Schneider, best known for his roles in comedies like Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, had often spoken glowingly about Patricia and their family. In a heartfelt Instagram post marking their anniversary in 2023, he wrote, “You make our life beautiful! Thank YOU for EVERY DAY. Thank you for our TWO gorgeous girls and thank YOU for believing in me, teaching me and for making me a better person. Thank you for every wonderful Mexican dinner! I look forward to spending the rest of my life laughing and loving you and raising our niñas!”
That public devotion wasn’t a one-way street. Patricia, a Mexican actress and producer, had also shared her affection for Rob on social media. In a now-deleted post celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary, she wrote, “10 years and counting!!!! No one is funnier than you husbando. Thanks for my beautiful babies. I love you para siempre.” Their wedding, which included a Beverly Hills ceremony in 2011, was described by Rob as “the happiest day of my life,” recalling the joy of being surrounded by their closest friends and family.
The couple’s relationship had become a fixture in entertainment headlines, not just for their work but for the family life they shared. Patricia, who built her own career in television and film, was frequently credited by Rob for her unwavering support. In a birthday tribute shared on social media in 2025, he referred to Patricia as “the most incredible woman in the world,” adding, “You make life beautiful. Thank you for our gorgeous girls and for all your love and laughter and for being the rock of our family. I will spend the rest of my life loving you with every thing that I am and with every thing I ever can be. You are the woman of my dreams and I love you with all of my heart.”
Yet, despite the outward appearances of a strong and loving partnership, the divorce filing asserts that the marriage had reached a point of no return. Neither Rob nor Patricia has made any public statements regarding the specific reasons for the split, leaving fans to speculate and reflect. As Fox News Digital reported, Schneider’s representatives have been contacted for comment, but the family has thus far maintained a respectful silence about the details behind the decision.
This isn’t Rob Schneider’s first time navigating the end of a marriage. He was previously married to actress Helena Schneider from 2002 to 2005. He is also the father of singer-songwriter Elle King, born from an earlier relationship with model London King. The family’s private dynamics have occasionally spilled into the public eye, most notably in 2024 when Elle King spoke candidly about her complicated relationship with her father.
In interviews, Elle described Rob as being largely absent during her childhood, admitting that she often went “four or five years” without speaking to him. She recounted personal struggles, including being sent to “fat camp” and having her birthdays forgotten. When Elle’s comments went viral, Rob publicly apologized to her during an interview with right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson—a gesture that Elle later dismissed as ineffective. “But ultimately, I think an apology on Tucker Carlson is like a double negative, right? Means nothing,” she told PEOPLE in August 2024. She emphasized that her intention was never to hurt her father, explaining, “I was not trying to hurt him. I never in a million years thought that that was going to go viral. I was just speaking about my childhood and about my truth.”
The public airing of family grievances highlighted the challenges of maintaining personal relationships in the spotlight. Elle’s remarks sparked a broader conversation about the boundaries between public and private life, with some critics arguing that such matters should stay behind closed doors. Elle, however, defended her decision to speak out, saying, “Sometimes you have to just say things and get them off your chest so that you don’t have to carry it for the rest of your life.”
While the divorce between Rob and Patricia is the latest chapter in a life that has played out in the public arena, it also serves as a reminder that even high-profile couples face the same struggles as anyone else. The affectionate tributes, the shared milestones, and the images of family unity only tell part of the story. As Entertainment Weekly notes, the news serves as a sobering reminder of the fragility of marriage—even when love and commitment once appeared strong.
For now, details about the divorce remain limited. What is clear, though, is that both Rob and Patricia have chosen, at least for the moment, to keep the reasons for their split private. Fans and observers are left to respect that boundary, even as they grapple with the end of a relationship that, for many, seemed to embody the possibility of lasting happiness in Hollywood.
As the Schneider family moves forward, the hope is that, beyond the headlines and the speculation, all involved can find a measure of peace and healing. Life, as both Rob and Patricia have often reminded the world, is full of laughter and love—but also, sometimes, of change.