Frankie Muniz and his wife, Paige Price Muniz, announced that they are ending their marriage after seven years. While the news came as a surprise to many fans, some focused on how the actor chose to share the update.
Some online users criticized the “Malcolm in the Middle” star for the video that accompanied the announcement, in which he was seen joyfully dancing with Paige and their young son. Paige has responded to the public criticism, noting how cruel people can be while defending Muniz’s post.
Frankie Muniz’s Divorce Announcement Drew Criticism
On July 1, actor and professional racing driver Frankie Muniz took to social media to share an update about his personal life. Muniz said that after a period of separation from his wife, Paige Price Muniz, they have decided to push forward with a divorce.
Muniz posted a video of himself and Paige dancing enthusiastically to the lively song “Check Yes, Juliet” by We The Kings. Midway through the video, their son runs in to join the dance party.
Critics commented on the video, with some saying that it was “in poor taste.” Others criticized the couple for “celebrating” their divorce. “Divorce with children should never be celebrated,” one said. Another noted, “Hardly a reason to celebrate when there are children involved.”
Later, Muniz deleted the video from the divorce announcement and changed it to a family photo.
Paige Price Defended The Video
In the comments section of Muniz’s post, Paige acknowledged the critics while addressing her estranged husband. “Frankie, I am so sorry that you felt the need to delete an old fun video of our family because people are so cruel to you,” she wrote.
Paige defended the video, saying they were not excited about getting a divorce. “This world is so f-cked… divorce is bad, sure – it’s not like we’re excited about it… but we’re two adults who know how to be on the same team,” she continued.
One user responded to Paige, saying that she could have just said her response directly to Muniz and not on a public platform. Paige responded, “I did say it to his face. 1000 times. And I’ll say it through text just as much because I genuinely care. That’s the point.”
Frankie Muniz’s Post Sparked A Debate
Many weighed in on their thoughts about Muniz’s post. While some criticized the ex-couple for how they chose to announce their divorce, others came to their defense.
One opined that the video of them dancing is in poor taste. “Kids will figure out they hate each other at some point and realize his parents lied and made some stupid video to f-ck with him.” Another commented, “This is weird and should not be normalized. Hollyweird.”
Some clapped back at the haters, with one noting that Muniz and Paige weren’t celebrating their divorce. “He was celebrating their time together, still being friends and co-parents.” “What I can see is the child is happy and that’s what’s important. Nothing about this says he’s celebrating breaking up his family,” another person wrote.
The Ex-Couple Were Together For 10 Years
Muniz and Paige met sometime in 2016 at a golf event and began dating. Two years later, the couple was engaged, and they eloped in October 2019. They had a bigger wedding ceremony in February 2020.
As Muniz told PEOPLE, the wedding was planned in just 10 days, and they invited only 40 of their closest family and friends for the intimate celebration. “It turned out better that we could have imagined,” the actor said.
Paige gave birth to their son, Mauz Mosley Muniz, in March 2021. The couple shared the announcement on social media, with Muniz writing, “Honestly, I didn’t know it was possible to love anything as much as I love him.”
Frankie Muniz And Paige Price Are Parting Amicably
Muniz and Paige’s divorce seems to be amicable. In his announcement post, the racing driver was all praise for his ex and highlighted the sacrifices she made for their family, adding that he’s “endlessly grateful” to her.
“She put her own dreams on hold so I could chase mine, and she was always my biggest supporter. That foundation of respect and friendship isn’t going anywhere,” Muniz shared, writing that they both realized they were better off as friends.
In addition, the actor said that their 5-year-old son will be their main focus moving forward as co-parents. “We’re closing one chapter with gratitude and opening the next with bright futures ahead, for us as individuals and especially for our son,” Muniz wrote.