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Dean Norris vows to save marriage amid divorce and $1m bankruptcy
Breaking Bad star Dean Norris says he and wife Bridget are 'doing great' as they jet out of LAX amid divorce drama and $1.8m restaurant bankruptcy.
In brief
Breaking Bad star Dean Norris says he and wife Bridget are 'doing great' as they jet out of LAX amid divorce drama and $1.8m restaurant bankruptcy. Breaking Bad star Dean Norris claims he and his wife Bridget are 'doing great' while they prepare to leave Los Angeles for Washington DC amid pending divorce and $1.8…
Dean Norris and Bridget jet out of LAX
Breaking Bad star Dean Norris and his estranged wife Bridget wore beaming smiles as they prepared to jet out of Los Angeles International Airport on Friday.
High-stakes divorce and bankruptcy
Their jovial mood came as a surprise given their high-stakes drama including a pending divorce, a $1.8 million restaurant bankruptcy and the nearly $3.2 million listing of their 11-acre luxury estate.
Norris says marriage is 'doing great'
Norris indicated he wasn't giving up on the marriage or the restaurant, telling photographers that he and Bridget were doing 'great,' per TMZ.
“great”
Swing Inn Cafe is 'already saved'
The 63-year-old actor also relayed that the pair's diner, Swing Inn Cafe, which serves Texas-style barbecue and American fare, is 'already saved'.
“already saved”
Bridget filed for divorce on Valentine's Day
Bridget quietly filed for divorce from the actor on Valentine's Day 2025 and even though he responded to the petition three months later the union has yet to be officially dissolved.
“Valentine's Day 2025”
Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing
In September this year, their separation emerged in new court documents which saw them apply for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for their restaurant, which is located in Temecula, California.
“Chapter 11 bankruptcy”
Restaurant financials
According to documents viewed by Page Six, the company reported having $147,809.58 in assets but $1,811,598.46 in liabilities.
“$147,809.58”
Restaurant revenue decline
Norris said in the paperwork that the business had experienced a steep $1 million decline in gross revenue from 2024 to 2025.
“$1 million decline”
Estate listing
In September this year, the couple listed their sprawling 7,000-square-foot home in Temecula for $3,199,267 amid their divorce and financial woes.
“$3,199,267”
Estate details
Purchased by the pair in 2024 for $1,725,000, the mansion comes with nine bedrooms, nine bathrooms and a guesthouse, while the grounds include an infinity pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, a four-stall horse barn and fruit…
“$1,725,000”
Children custody request
In her divorce petition, the former entertainment lawyer - who cited 'irreconcilable differences' as the grounds for their split - requested joint legal and physical custody of their two minor children, Zoe, 17, and 16-year-old…
“irreconcilable differences”
RJ Mitte's death
Last month, Norris' world was rocked again after his Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte died at age 34.
“RJ Mitte”
RJ Mitte's death details
Mitte was found at his Brownsville, Texas home after missing a phone call from his mother around 11am. The official cause of death was ruled suicide by hanging.
“suicide by hanging”
Norris' tribute to Mitte
Norris shared an emotional tribute on social media that expressed his shock and heartbreak.
Norris' social media tribute
'Oh my God!Was working, just found out about RJ,' Norris wrote on X.'I am heartbroken.Though RJ didn't play my TV son, I always looked out for him as a young kid on set.
“Oh my God! Was working, just found out about RJ”
Bryan Cranston's tribute
Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston shared his sorrow over the loss of his onscreen son.
The big picture
Breaking Bad star Dean Norris claims he and his wife Bridget are 'doing great' while they prepare to leave Los Angeles for Washington DC amid pending divorce and $1.8 million restaurant bankruptcy filing.
