“Ally McBeal” Actor Gil Bellows Has Been Served Divorce Papers

Gil Bellows is getting divorced.

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The actor is most famously known for his role as Tommy Williams in 1994’s “Shawshank Redemption.”

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In the iconic film, Bellows’ character gets a GED with help from Andy Dufresne, played by Tim Robbins.

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He’s also had several roles in TV projects like “Ally McBeal,” “The Agency” and “Eyewitness.”

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Bellows is married to actress Rya Kihlstedt and they have two children together. They tied the knot in 1994.

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Kihlstedt recently filed for divorce after 26 years of marriage to Bellows.

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Their official date of separation was February 10, 2021.

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She cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their divorce.

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According to court documents obtained by The Blast, Kihlstedt is requesting spousal support and that Bellows pay her attorneys fees.

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