Los Angeles, CA – Actor Dean McDermott was spotted in good spirits in Los Angeles, less than 24 hours after his wife, Tori Spelling, officially filed for divorce to end their 18-year marriage. Despite the news, McDermott reassured paparazzi that he was “doing good” when asked about his well-being. The couple’s separation had been announced on June 17, 2023, and McDermott mentioned that the split had been a long time coming but that they were in a good place.
During the quick coffee stop, McDermott, sporting casual attire, seemed unfazed by the divorce news, still wearing his black wedding ring on his right hand. Spelling’s divorce filing specified “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the separation and requested joint legal custody of their five minor children: Liam, Stella, Hattie, Finn, and Beau. However, she sought sole physical custody with visitation rights granted to McDermott, along with spousal support and attorney’s fees.
Despite the public announcement of their marriage being over, Spelling broke the news to McDermott over the phone during the recording of her podcast “Misspelling.” The emotional call revealed that McDermott had already hired a lawyer and planned on filing himself, leading to a resolution between the ex-couple. Spelling later expressed feeling alone and unworthy of love, contrary to McDermott’s positive and supportive response during the call.
The divorce filing came after months of speculation about the couple’s relationship, with previous public statements hinting at the end of their marriage. Despite the challenges, both Spelling and McDermott seem focused on co-parenting and moving forward in a positive direction. The future remains uncertain, but both parties appear to be handling the situation with grace and understanding.