Mel Gibson and longtime partner Rosalind Ross have ended their relationship after nearly a decade together. The actor and filmmaker, 69, and the screenwriter-director, 35, confirmed the split in a joint statement released to People. Despite the separation, both stressed their shared focus on family moving forward.ALSO READ: Trump suffers fresh embarrassment as Kennedy Center speech becomes least-watched ever
This marked the end of a long relationship that included raising a child together. “Although it’s sad to end this chapter in our lives, we are blessed with a beautiful son and will continue to be the best parents possible,” the statement read, as per a report by The US Sun.What did Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross say about the split?
Gibson, 69, and Ross, 35, share an eight-year-old son named Lars. The Mad Max star welcomed his youngest child in 2017, his only child with Ross. Lars was born just days before Gibson received an Academy Award nomination for his World War II film Hacksaw Ridge, starring Andrew Garfield.
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At the time, Gibson spoke about the moment, saying, “What could be more exciting than listening to the nominations being announced while holding my newborn son.”The breakup comes after a challenging year for the family. Earlier this year, their Malibu mansion was destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires. While Gibson was out of town, Ross and their son were evacuated safely. None of the family members were injured, as per a report by The US Sun.
Following the disaster, Gibson said, “The good news is that those in my family and those I love are all well, and we’re all happy and healthy and out of harm’s way, that’s all I can care about, really.”
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Who is Rosalind Ross beyond the relationship?
Before turning her focus to film, Ross was an accomplished equestrian rider. She later transitioned into screenwriting and directing, establishing herself behind the camera.
In 2022, Ross directed her first full-length feature, Father Stu, starring Mark Wahlberg. Her follow-up project, God of the Rodeo, featuring Shia LaBeouf, is currently in production, further cementing her career in filmmaking, as per a report by The US Sun.
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How does this fit into Mel Gibson’s personal history?
Gibson’s personal life has long drawn public attention. He was married to Robyn Moore for 31 years, during the height of his acting career. The former couple had seven children together before splitting in 2009 and finalizing their divorce in 2011. Their reported $425 million settlement is often cited as one of the largest in Hollywood history.
He later had a relationship with Russian songwriter Oksana Grigorieva, with whom he shares a daughter born in 2009. That relationship ended in 2011 and was marked by legal troubles, including Gibson pleading no contest to a misdemeanor battery charge, as per a report by The US Sun.
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Despite past controversies, Gibson remains active in Hollywood and public life. This latest chapter, however, closes a quieter period centered on family, as both he and Ross now focus on raising their son together.
FAQsHow long were Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross together?
They were together for nine years.
Do Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross share children?
Yes, they share an eight-year-old son named Lars.