Todd Bridges and Bettijo Hirsch have announced their divorce after 3 years of marriage
16 january 2026 в 01:13
Actor Todd Bridges, known for the series «Diff'rent Strokes», - and his now ex-wife Bettijo B. Hirschi have announced their divorce after more than three years of marriage. The couple met through a dating app thanks to a mutual friend and got married nine months after starting their relationship.
«After long prayers and reflections, my wife and I made the difficult decision to part ways», - Todd shared in a statement received by People. «It was not an easy decision, and it comes with a heavy heart, but also with love and gratitude for the life we shared together».
He added that he is thankful to «God for the time spent together, for the lessons we learned, and for the family we created». Todd also noted, «Even during this time of change, I believe He is guiding us both toward healing, peace, and new beginnings. I ask for privacy as we go through this transition, and I continue to pray for my former partner, wishing her joy and fulfillment in the next chapters of her life».
The article goes on to discuss Bettijo, Todd’s now ex-wife, and their divorce.
Bettijo is a designer, entrepreneur, and photographer, according to her website. She has over 25 years of experience in writing, editing, and design.
Todd and Bettijo reminisced about how they met during an appearance on the Tamron Hall show in December 2024. Bettijo shared that she had been considering quitting dating apps and finding peace in being alone, noting, «You know what, I’m good. I would prefer to be single. I’m fine. No, thank you».
However, her friend decided to create a new profile for her on another app and showed it to Todd. Shortly after, the couple went on a date and fell in love with each other.
Bettijo is the mother of four children: Rockwell, Modette, Attalia Ann, and Piper, while Todd was already a father to son Spencer and daughter Bo. The now-separated couple raised their children as a blended family.
Todd and Bettijo got married in September 2022 after nine months of dating at the Greystone Mansion and Gardens in Beverly Hills, California
«After long prayers and reflections, my wife and I made the difficult decision to part ways», - Todd shared in a statement received by People. «It was not an easy decision, and it comes with a heavy heart, but also with love and gratitude for the life we shared together».
He added that he is thankful to «God for the time spent together, for the lessons we learned, and for the family we created». Todd also noted, «Even during this time of change, I believe He is guiding us both toward healing, peace, and new beginnings. I ask for privacy as we go through this transition, and I continue to pray for my former partner, wishing her joy and fulfillment in the next chapters of her life».
The article goes on to discuss Bettijo, Todd’s now ex-wife, and their divorce.
Bettijo is a designer, entrepreneur, and photographer, according to her website. She has over 25 years of experience in writing, editing, and design.
Todd and Bettijo reminisced about how they met during an appearance on the Tamron Hall show in December 2024. Bettijo shared that she had been considering quitting dating apps and finding peace in being alone, noting, «You know what, I’m good. I would prefer to be single. I’m fine. No, thank you».
However, her friend decided to create a new profile for her on another app and showed it to Todd. Shortly after, the couple went on a date and fell in love with each other.
Bettijo is the mother of four children: Rockwell, Modette, Attalia Ann, and Piper, while Todd was already a father to son Spencer and daughter Bo. The now-separated couple raised their children as a blended family.
Todd and Bettijo got married in September 2022 after nine months of dating at the Greystone Mansion and Gardens in Beverly Hills, California
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