OFFICIALLY OVER
John Mulaney files for divorce from wife Anna Marie Tendler after his stint in rehab following drug & alcohol relapse
JOHN Mulaney and his wife, Anna Marie Tendler, have divorced after six years.
This comes after the famous stand-up comedian spent 60 days in rehab for alcohol and drug abuse.
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According to court records seen by , the star filed for divorce on Friday in New York court.
No word yet if the pair had a prenup or if they reached an agreement on property before the official filing.
Previously, revealed John asked for a divorce from Anna back in February.
A spokesman for the confirmed the split at the time and added: “John will not have any further comment as he continues to focus on his recovery and getting back to work.”
Anna - who is an - also commented via her own spokesperson, as she said: “I am heartbroken that John has decided to end our marriage. I wish him support and success as he continues his recovery.
JOHN WORKS ON HIMSELF
Back in December 2020, the 38-year-old in Pennsylvania for 60 days for treatment for cocaine and alcohol addiction.
At the time, an insider explained: “John’s friends and family are happy that he’s finally getting some help and focusing on his health.
“His fans know he’s struggled in the past with sobriety, he has talked about it openly. Unfortunately he has struggled again during the pandemic.
“He’s on board with his recovery, he’s not fighting against rehab.”
AN OPEN BOOK
Following two months at rehab, another source told the outlet: ", and now he’s in outpatient sober care.
"He is doing well, although he is still not ready to return to work."
The star has been open about his drug and alcohol problems in the past, revealing in his 2012 comedy special New in Town: ”I don't drink. I used to drink, then I drank too much and I had to stop.
“That surprises a lot of audiences because I don't look like someone who used to do anything."
John returned to the stage as he kicked off a at Manhattan's City Winery in May, with the shows selling out.
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The entertainer has , as last month he and actress were .
The famous pair were said to be having a "great time."
, after running in some similar social circles, and she reached out to him to send well wishes following his rehab stint.
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