'Breaking Bad' star Dean Norris and wife Bridget divorcing after 24 years amid financial issues
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: The marriage of 'Breaking Bad' star Dean Norris and his wife, Bridget Norris, has reportedly come to an end after more than two decades together.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ and Page Six, Bridget quietly filed for divorce in February 2025. The news comes as the couple also deals with financial difficulties involving their jointly owned restaurant, Swing Inn Cafe, which recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Dean Norris and Bridget Norris reportedly separated in January 2025
According to the court documents, Bridget filed for divorce in Riverside County, California, on February 14, 2025. She listed October 27, 2001, as their wedding date and January 15, 2025, as their date of separation.
The couple shares five children, including two minor children, Zoe, 17, and Dean, 16. In her filing, Bridget requested joint legal and physical custody of their minor children. She also sought spousal support and asked the court to determine their rights to the property acquired during their marriage.
Well, the reason for the divorce is cited as "irreconcilable differences," as per TMZ. Dean reportedly responded to the divorce filing in May 2025. However, the proceedings have not yet been finalized, according to Page Six.
Dean Norris and wife Bridget Norris face financial trouble amid restaurant bankruptcy
The reported split comes as the couple faces financial challenges involving their restaurant, Swing Inn Cafe, in Temecula, California. The business, operated through Main Street Eeeatary LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 25, 2026.
According to bankruptcy documents obtained by Page Six, the company reported around $147,810 in assets and nearly $1.81 million in debt.
For those unfamiliar, Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows a business to reorganize its finances and continue operating, so the filing does not necessarily mean the restaurant will shut down.
The historic eatery, which dates back to 1927, was purchased by Dean and Bridget in 2002. The couple later became involved in running the business together. Norris is best known for playing DEA agent Hank Schrader in the hit crime series 'Breaking Bad'. He has also appeared in shows such as 'Under the Dome' and 'Claws'.
Over the years, the actor has built a steady career across television and film, taking on roles in both dramas and comedies. His other screen credits include 'The Big Bang Theory', 'Scandal', 'The Good Wife' and 'Better Call Saul', where he reprised his popular role as Hank Schrader.
