Michael Madsen Files for Divorce from His Wife of 28 Years, Alleges She Drove Their Son to Die by Suicide

Mar. 15, 2025

Michael Madsenhas filed for divorce from his estranged wife DeAnna Madsen after 28 years of marriage.

The documents dated Tuesday, Sept. 17 were filed in a Los Angeles court and stated that the couple had tied the knot on April 15, 1996.

DeAnna Madsen and Michael Madsen.Rich Fury/Getty

Rich Fury/Getty

“Respondent also significantly contributed to my personal issues as well. I am a victim in an abusive, co-dependent, and toxic relationship that culminated in the Respondent breaking into my residence and having me wrongfully arrested for DV,” Madsen’s statement further alleged.

The divorce filing comes afterPEOPLE reportedthat Madsen had been taken into custody in the early hours of Saturday, Aug. 17, after being arrested under California Penal Code section 243(e)(1), which is battery of a spouse, per online records. His bail was set at $20,000. On Monday, Aug. 19, PEOPLE then confirmed that a rep had stated that the actor had returned home.

DeAnna Madsen and Michael Madsen.Tristar Media/Getty

Tristar Media/Getty

Later that week,the star’s attorney WandertoldThe Hollywood Reporterthat Madsen “confronted” his estranged wife and “asked her to leave” the house, adding at the time that it “has been an ongoing problem.”

“Michael has shown immense compassion and restraint during this period towards his estranged wife,” Wander continued. “He’s definitely not guilty of domestic violence.”

DeAnna responded, “Michael is struggling with his own personal issues. Myself and our children have been supporting him to the best of our ability. We would request privacy at this time,” perTHR.

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Michael Madsen and his son Hudson.David Becker/WireImage

Madsen previouslyaddressed their son Hudson’s deathin a statement shared withThe Los Angeles Timesin January.

“I am in shock as my son, whom I just spoke with a few days ago, said he was happy — my last text from him was ‘I love you dad,’” the actor said in a statement to the outlet.

“I didn’t see any signs of depression. It’s so tragic and sad. I’m just trying to make sense of everything and understand what happened,” he added at the time.

“He had typical life challenges that people have with finances, but he wanted a family. He was looking towards his future, so it’s mind blowing. I just can’t grasp what happened,” Madsen continued.

Hudson lived in Hawaii with his wife Carlie, according to their social media. They’re thought to have moved to the island of Oahu in 2019.

Madsen and DeAnna also share sons Calvin, 27, and Luke, 18, while the actor is father to sons Christian, 34, and Max, 30, from a previous relationship with Jeannine Bisignano.

source: people.com