Abby Elliott has officially decided to end her nearly ten-year marriage with Bill Kennedy, filing for divorce this past Friday.
The 39-year-old actress, celebrated for her role as Natalie in the popular television series The Bear, submitted the legal paperwork for their divorce on July 17, according to reports by TMZ.
Elliott noted that the couple had separated on July 8, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’ as the reason for their marital breakdown.
Over the span of their relationship, the couple became parents to two children: Edith, who is five, and William, who is three.
The actress is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their children, as confirmed by the outlet.
The star has also requested that Kennedy provide her spousal support and asked the court that he not be awarded any. She has also requested that the producer pay her legal fees.
Abby Elliott, 39, filed for divorce from her husband of nearly a decade, Bill Kennedy, on Friday; seen in March in L.A.
Daily Mail has reached out to a rep for Elliott for comment, but has yet to hear back.
The actress first crossed paths with Kennedy on set of the 2014 movie Sex Ed, which he had written.
Elliott had been one of the cast members at the time including Glen Powell, Haley Joel Osment and Lorenza Izzo.
That same year, the actress and film producer sparked up a romance. In October 2015, shortly before Halloween, he popped the big question.
‘We’ve been dating for a year-and-a-half, I think. It was a surprise,’ the actress recalled to The Knot in a past interview.
She explained that Kennedy, ‘did it in our apartment and it was beautiful. There were flowers everywhere.’
Elliott said that the producer had gotten her out of the apartment so a friend could decorate for the proposal.
After they grabbed a drink at the bar, the pair went back to find the apartment filled with flowers and candles which created a romantic atmosphere.
She listed the date of separation as July 8 and ‘irreconcilable differences’ was also listed as the reason behind the split; seen in 2024
During the course of their marriage, the estranged couple welcomed two children: Edith, five, and William, three
‘It was really beautiful and he was traditional and got down on one knee. It was just very simple, but lovely and wonderful.’
The following year in September 2016, Elliott and Kennedy tied the knot during a church ceremony in New England.
The actress had worn a Leanne Marshall gown as she walked down the aisle in front of 200 guests in attendance, People reported at the time.
The gown was made of lace and tulle material, while a sheer white veil was placed at the back of her head.
‘I thought I was going to go with a bohemian style, something a bit different. I ended up with something opposite,’ Elliott told the outlet.
The producer had donned a blue suit for the nuptials.
Elliott and Kennedy welcomed their first child, Edith, in October 2020. Before welcoming baby number one, the actress had gotten candid about undergoing IVF treatment.
‘It’s hardcore. So this Valentine’s Day, I’ll be getting shots in my butt by my husband. Very romantic,’ she said while stopping by The Kelly Clarkson Show.
The following year in September 2016, Elliott and Kennedy tied the knot during a church ceremony in New England; seen in 2016 in NYC
Elliott and Kennedy welcomed their first child, Edith, in October 2020. Before welcoming baby number one, the actress had gotten candid about undergoing IVF treatment
‘The hormones are very intense, and so many people go through this and we don’t talk about it enough, I think, as women.’
The star continued, ‘We need to raise more understanding and awareness.’
In June 2023, Elliott and Kennedy welcomed their second child named William to the world.
The pair have often made appearances together on the red carpet and glitzy events over the years.
Back in March, the estranged couple were seen flashing cheerful smiles while attending the 32nd Annual Actor Awards in Los Angeles.
Kennedy is known for being a producer and writer on projects such as House Of Cards, Tell Me Lies and The Morning Show.
The pair have often made appearances together on the red carpet and glitzy events over the years; seen in 2025 in L.A.
In 2022, Elliott began portraying the character of Natalie in the FX/Hulu series The Bear. The fifth and final series was released last month on June 25; seen in April in L.A.
Elliott has starred in films such as No Strings Attached (2011), Life Partners (2014) and Cheaper By The Dozen (2022).
The actress has also taken on roles in shows including 2 Broke Girls, How I Met Your Mother and King Of The Hills.
From 2008 through 2012, she was notably a cast member on Saturday Night Live.
In 2022, she began portraying the character of Natalie in the FX/Hulu series The Bear. The fifth and final series was released last month on June 25.