"Breaking Bad" star Dean Norris is divorcing his wife of many years, Bridget Norris, as the couple files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for their Temecula restaurant, TMZ reported on November 4.
Bridget Norris filed for divorce in Riverside County, California, in 2025, citing “irreconcilable differences,” according to court documents obtained by TMZ. She listed their marriage date as October 27, 2001, and their separation date as January 15, 2025.
Five Children Named in Custody Request
The couple shares five children, including two minors: Zoe, 17, and Dean, 16. In her filing, Bridget requested joint legal and physical custody of the children, spousal support, and a court determination of their rights to property acquired during the marriage.
Swing Inn Cafe Declares Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The divorce proceedings coincide with financial troubles at Swing Inn Cafe, which Dean and Bridget purchased in 2022. Court records show the Temecula restaurant filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
In bankruptcy documents, Dean Norris stated the restaurant experienced a $1 million decline in gross revenue from 2024 to 2025. The company reported assets between $100K and $500K against liabilities of $1 million to $10 million.
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Dean Norris Responds Months Later
Dean Norris responded to the divorce petition months after Bridget filed, though the case has not been finalized, according to court records. The couple also manages the Norris Performing Arts Center.
Questions About the Norris Divorce
Dean and Bridget Norris married on October 27, 2001. Court documents obtained by TMZ list their marriage date as October 27, 2001. They separated on January 15, 2025.
The couple shares five children together. Two are minors: Zoe, 17, and Dean, 16.
Swing Inn Cafe, which they purchased in 2022, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The business reported a $1 million gross revenue decline from 2024 to 2025.
Has the divorce been finalized? No. Dean Norris responded to the petition months after Bridget filed in 2025. Court records show the case has not been finalized.
The case remains pending in Riverside County, with no finalization date on record.
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