Courtney Thorne-Smith

Former “Melrose Place” star Courtney Thorne-Smith has taken a significant step in her personal life by filing for divorce from her husband, Roger Fishman, after 18 years of marriage. The news, reported by TMZ, reveals that Thorne-Smith, 57, and Fishman, 66, separated back in September 2021, but only now has she decided to proceed with the divorce. In her court documents, she cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split. The couple tied the knot on New Year’s Day in 2007 and welcomed their son, Jacob Emerson Fishman, in January 2008. In her divorce petition, Thorne-Smith is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their 17-year-old son while waiving her right to spousal support. As of now, Us Weekly has reached out to Thorne-Smith for further comments on this development. This marks Thorne-Smith’s second marriage; she was previously married to geneticist Andrew Conrad for a brief period in 2000 before their split just six months later. During her time on “Melrose Place,” she also dated her co-star Andrew Shue, who played her love interest on the show. The two have remained friends over the years and even reunited for a podcast episode in August 2024, discussing their past romance and how it influenced their work on the show. Reflecting on her time with Shue, Thorne-Smith expressed fond memories of their on-screen chemistry and the challenges they faced in their personal lives while filming. She recalled how they navigated their breakup while continuing to portray a couple on the show, highlighting the professionalism they maintained during that time. As 2025 unfolds, celebrity breakups have been a recurring theme, with Thorne-Smith’s divorce joining a list of high-profile splits, including Jessica Simpson’s announcement of her separation from Eric Johnson after a decade of marriage. Thorne-Smith’s journey through love and loss resonates with many fans who have followed her career since the 1990s. Her candid reflections on her relationships, both on and off-screen, provide a glimpse into the complexities of navigating fame and personal life. As she embarks on this new chapter, her fans will undoubtedly continue to support her as she transitions into this next phase of her life. In the coming months, it will be interesting to see how Thorne-Smith embraces her newfound independence and what projects she may take on next, as her career has always been marked by resilience and talent. For now, her fans can look forward to hearing more about her journey through her podcast, “Still the Place,” where she shares insights from her experiences in Hollywood and beyond.