'Dexter' stars Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter file for divorce
On-screen siblings and real-life husband and wife Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter are calling it quits.
"Having been separated for some time, Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall have filed for divorce," reps for both stars told EW.com.
The actors, who met on the Showtime set, have been married for two years. As a couple, they weathered Hall's cancer diagnosis and treatment.
At the end of November, Carpenter spoke with the Los Angeles Times about her and Hall's odd navigation of their brother-sister relationship on screen, despite being lovers in real life.
"We were just friends, and it was very easy to be friends," she said. "We were both surprised when this other thing happened. We did a lot of talking about it -- can we kiss, what will that mean, will we damage the credibility of our characters? We were very practical. But in the end, the heart wanted what the heart wanted."
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Photo: Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter at the 2009 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Credit: Associated Press
I can't believe it! I was shocked to see this headline, as Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter seemed so good together, especially after going through his illness together. I'm so sorry to hear this, I really thought they'd make it as a married couple. Oh well, now he's single and available for me!! lol.
Posted by: klaws32 | Dec 14, 2010 at 06:57 AM
We'll find out if there is any bad blood between the two actors on the next season of Dexter. If Deb is killed off next season (hopefully), we will know why.
Posted by: Mike | Dec 14, 2010 at 10:35 AM
I just have one thing to say... Julia Stiles
Posted by: Pbrown | Dec 14, 2010 at 10:41 AM
well now she's single and available for ME!! lol.
Posted by: carter | Dec 14, 2010 at 10:58 AM
that sucks for them. but i hope they continue to work togehter on the best show on television! i think she will end up on his table in the near future!lol
Posted by: Jordan Chase | Dec 14, 2010 at 12:17 PM
This makes me so sad! I love them both so much, and I loved them together! Too bad. :(
Posted by: Marin Johnson | Dec 14, 2010 at 12:23 PM
HaHa!!!
I never wanted them together in the first place. I always thought it was strange. HAHA!!!
Posted by: Will | Dec 14, 2010 at 01:01 PM
Pbrown: Quite possibly! MCH is known to date & marry his costars! I love him anyway!
Posted by: Marie Shadows | Dec 14, 2010 at 01:08 PM
Julia stiles? Her and Hall had good chemistry on the sjow.
Posted by: Lumi | Dec 14, 2010 at 01:50 PM
Easy come, easy go, I guess. At least no one gets sliced up.
Posted by: Jerry Payne | Dec 14, 2010 at 02:26 PM
Irreconcilable acting-talent differences?
Posted by: Lois | Dec 14, 2010 at 04:04 PM
Thats real sad to hear because I really like both of them. I'll take Michael!!
Posted by: Betty | Dec 14, 2010 at 05:14 PM
Mistake! Ride this rough spot out kids. Better or worse richer or poore sickness or health. Y'all haven't given it a chance!
Posted by: Barbara | Dec 14, 2010 at 07:20 PM
yes! Mike just between you & the whole world, you can do sooooo much better. She's a pain in the ass anyway ;)
Posted by: CeCe Walton | Dec 14, 2010 at 11:22 PM
They are SO believable as bro and sis on this simply amazing, amazing show that I could never connect them as married to each other. But it's too bad nonetheless. We're big fans of both of them.
Posted by: Mike Miller | Dec 15, 2010 at 06:09 AM
I'M GLAD IT'S OVER.I FELT VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TO FIND OUT THEY ARE MARRIED,AND PLAYIN BROTHER AND SISTER ON TV THAT'S JUST WRONG.I KNEW IT WASN'T GONNA LAST.DEXTER STOP MARRYING YOUR CO STARS ITS BAD BUSINESS ESPECIALLY YOUR SISTER.I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THEY ARE GETTIN DIVORCE.ANYBODY OUT THERE KNOWS????
Posted by: LAVETTE | Dec 17, 2010 at 05:46 PM
This guy has a history of cheating and apparently can't be without a woman. He's constantly rebounding. None of his relationships will work out unless he deals with his problems. There is something off about him. That's why his character is so successful - he seem emotionally detached. Same thing when he was on six feet under. He's not acting. She's better off without him.
Posted by: June | Jan 04, 2011 at 04:12 PM
They always seemed weird to me. And if him and Julia Stiles get together I give up on all hope for humanity.
Girls horrendous. I mean, you all thought Carpenter was weird looking....but Stiles is downright hurtin'.
Posted by: sharont taint | Jan 20, 2011 at 09:59 PM