Actor-comedian Rob Schneider's wife, Patricia Azarcoya Schneider, has filed for divorce after 14 years of marriage. This development comes as their family life, particularly Rob's relationship with his daughter Elle King, has recently garnered significant media attention.
Court records from Maricopa County, Arizona, confirm that Patricia Azarcoya Schneider, 37, quietly filed for divorce from Rob Schneider, 62, on December 8th. The news was initially reported by The Sun and Daily Mail on Wednesday, and subsequently confirmed by Entertainment Weekly.
Rob and Patricia exchanged vows in April 2011 and are parents to two daughters, Miranda Scarlett, 13, and Madeline Robbie, 9. In 2023, Rob expressed his deep affection for Patricia and their children in an Instagram post celebrating their anniversary. He lauded her for enriching their lives, for their two beautiful girls, for her unwavering belief in him, and for making him a better individual. He also looked forward to a lifetime of laughter, love, and raising their daughters together.
Beyond his current marriage, Rob Schneider is also the father of singer Elle King, 36, from his previous union with London King. His relationship with Elle has been a topic of public discussion in 2024. Elle King openly discussed their complex father-daughter dynamic, describing her father as largely absent during her childhood, often forgetting her birthdays, and even sending her to a "fat camp." Raised by her mother and stepfather, King revealed that she often went years without speaking to her father. However, as her music career gained momentum, she recounted that her father contacted her, instructing her not to discuss him in the press.
Following King's revelations, Schneider issued a public apology to her during an interview with right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson. However, King indicated that this apology did not resonate with her. In an August 2024 interview with PEOPLE, she stated, "A lot of people said, 'How could she say that about her family?' and 'Everything needs to be behind closed doors.’ No, it doesn’t.” She emphasized the importance of speaking one's truth to avoid carrying emotional burdens throughout life. King further dismissed the apology on Tucker Carlson as a "double negative" that "means nothing." She clarified that her comments were not intended as a personal attack on her father and that she had not anticipated the widespread attention they would receive, merely speaking about her upbringing and personal experiences.
The dissolution of Rob and Patricia's marriage highlights the intricate nature of family relationships, especially within the public sphere. Despite his past expressions of love and commitment, the legal separation marks a new chapter for the couple and their children. This divorce, coupled with the ongoing public dialogue surrounding Rob's relationship with Elle King, underscores the personal challenges and media scrutiny faced by public figures and their families.