Michael Madsen filed for divorce from his wife, DeAnna Madsen, on Wednesday after 28 years of marriage.
The “Kill Bill” star cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split in Los Angeles court documents obtained by Page Six.
However, Michael revealed he and DeAnna separated shortly after their son Hudson’s death by suicide in January 2022 — which he blames on his estranged wife.
In the filing, the “Donnie Brasco” actor stated that he believes DeAnna “drove” their 26-year-old son to kill himself “by her neglect, drinking and alcoholism.”
He insisted their issues go far beyond just “irreconcilable differences,” alleging that his spouse also “significantly contributed to [his] personal issues as well.”
Michael claimed to be “a victim in an abusive, co-dependent and toxic relationship,” which culminated in him being “wrongfully arrested” last month.
The actor was taken into custody on Aug. 17 on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge after DeAnna alleged that he had shoved her during a dispute. He posted a $20,000 bail soon after.
The following week, the LA County District Attorney announced that the office would not be moving forward with the case due to insufficient evidence.
In addition to the divorce, Michael is now seeking a domestic violence restraining order against DeAnna.
“Once the cell bars close on you, it’s the final curtain on any marriage or relationship, and mine was no exception,” he ended the filing.
Reps for the longtime Quentin Tarantino collaborator did not immediately return our request for comment.
After Michael’s arrest last month, DeAnna refuted his claims that she had broken into his residence, telling the Los Angeles Times that they still shared their Malibu home and were not separated.
“Michael is struggling with his own personal issues,” she said in a statement to the Hollywood Reporter. “Myself and our children have been supporting him to the best of our ability. We would request privacy at this time.”
Meanwhile, Michael’s attorney, Perry Wander, told the Times that the “Reservoir Dogs” star has wanted to file for divorce for a while but had “been delaying it” until their son Luke turned 18 last October.
Along with Luke and Hudson, the former couple share 27-year-old son Calvin. Michael is also a dad to sons Christian, 34, and Max, 30, with his ex-wife Jeannine Bisignano.
The family’s world came crashing down in 2022 after Hudson, a US Army sergeant, took his own life while living in Hawaii, with his wife, Carlie Madsen.
“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,’” Michael said in a statement to the Los Angeles Times days after Hudson’s death.
“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.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
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