Rob Schneider’s 14-year marriage has come to an end.
Patricia Azarcoya Schneider, 37, filed for divorce from the 62-year-old comedian on December 8 in Maricopa County, Arizona, according to court records confirmed by Entertainment Weekly.
The couple, who married in April 2011, share two daughters together.
This split marks another chapter in Schneider’s complicated family history, which has been under public scrutiny following revelations from his estranged daughter, singer Elle King.
From Anniversary Tributes to Divorce Filings
Just two years ago, Schneider’s Instagram painted a picture of marital bliss. In a 2023 anniversary post, he celebrated Patricia and their life together with effusive praise.
You make our life beautiful! Thank YOU for EVERY DAY. Thank you for our TWO gorgeous girls and thank YOU for believing in me, teaching me and for making me a better person. Thank you for every wonderful Mexican dinner! I look forward to spending the rest of my life laughing and loving you and raising our niñas!
The couple’s daughters, Miranda Scarlett, 13, and Madeline Robbie, 9, are at the center of what will likely be custody arrangements following the split.
This divorce represents Schneider’s third failed marriage. He was previously married to London King, with whom he shares daughter Elle King, and Helena Schneider.
A Pattern of Fractured Family Relationships
The timing of this divorce comes amid ongoing public tension between Schneider and his eldest daughter, 36-year-old singer Elle King.
In 2024, King made explosive revelations about her childhood relationship with her father, describing years of absence and neglect that painted a starkly different picture from his social media celebrations of family life.
According to King, who was raised primarily by her mother and stepfather, Schneider was largely absent during her formative years. She revealed he forgot her birthdays, sent her to “fat camp,” and often went four to five years without contact.
When Fame Changed Everything
King’s account took an even more troubling turn when she described her father’s reaction to her rising music career.
After years of silence, Schneider allegedly reached out with a warning rather than congratulations.
Don’t f—ing talk about me in the press.
That directive clearly went unheeded as King chose to speak her truth publicly about their strained relationship.
The Tucker Carlson Apology That Wasn’t
After King’s comments went viral, Schneider attempted damage control by issuing a public apology. The venue? An interview with right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson.
King was unimpressed by both the timing and the platform.
I think an apology on Tucker Carlson is like a double negative, right? Means nothing.
Speaking to PEOPLE in August 2024, the “Ex’s and Oh’s” singer defended her decision to speak publicly about her childhood experiences, pushing back against critics who believed family matters should remain private.
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. Sometimes you have to just say things and get them off your chest so that you don’t have to carry it for the rest of your life.
Not an Attack, But a Truth
Despite the harsh revelations, King emphasized her comments weren’t meant to wound her father. She simply hadn’t anticipated the massive public response.
I was not trying to hurt him. I never in a million years thought that that was going to go viral. I was just speaking about my childhood and about my truth.
What Comes Next for Schneider
The Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo star now faces navigating his third divorce while managing the fallout from his fractured relationship with his adult daughter.
Court records show Patricia filed in Arizona, where the couple had been residing. Details about custody arrangements for their two minor daughters and property division have not been made public.
Neither Rob nor Patricia has issued public statements about the divorce filing. The case remains active in Maricopa County court.
For Schneider, this personal crisis unfolds against a backdrop of ongoing estrangement from Elle King, suggesting patterns in maintaining family relationships that extend beyond any single marriage.
As the divorce proceedings move forward, questions remain about how this will impact his relationship with Miranda and Madeline—and whether history might repeat itself with another generation.