LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Mel Gibson 's wife, Robyn, has filed for divorce from the actor, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

"Throughout our marriage and separation we have always strived to maintain the privacy and integrity of our family and will continue to do so," the Gibsons said in a joint statement released to Access on Monday.

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Robyn signed the divorce papers on Thursday and filed the papers on Monday morning in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split.

However, Access has learned the couple has actually been separated for nearly three years.

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Mel and Robyn were married in 1980 after meeting in Australia in 1977.

The couple has seven children - the oldest, Hannah, was born in 1980 and the youngest, Thomas, born in 1999, is the only minor.

In the divorce papers obtained by Access Hollywood, Robyn is seeking joint physical and legal custody of Thomas. She is also requesting the court grant her spousal support from the actor.

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Robyn is also requesting ownership of "miscellaneous jewelry."

Robyn has hired Laura Wasser, who has handled other high-profile divorces for celebrities including Angelina Jolie and Britney Spears .

Access has also learned that Mel and Robyn did not have a prenuptial agreement.

According to an article in the December 1, 2008 issue of the National Enquirer, Gibson has a reported net worth of approximately $900 million.

Gibson, who spent Easter weekend at his home in Malibu, recently wrapped production on his latest film, "Edge of Darkness," a murder conspiracy thriller due in theaters in 2010.

Lawd, I have a feeling that unassing $450 million is gonna make Mel get back on the bottle. Lawd!
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SCNDLS said:

The whole earth is in danger!

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I'm telling you, it's gon' be some bullshit from Mel soon, Jews and cops, beware!

GIMME BACK MY ALIMONY!!!

SCNDLS said:

Naw... I'd be more afraid for his congregation at his private church... its like another "WACO" waiting to happen. God forbid.

JerseyKRS said:

paintedlady said:

I hadn't heard about his church.

SCNDLS said:

Ya... I think he has an entire ranch set-up that's like a mini town. He has like a 1/2 dozen kids too.

paintedlady said:

I thought he was a hardcore Catholic. Him and his wife have seven.

28 years??? 28 YEARS????
fuck that.

If we married for 28 yrs aint no way in hell we gettin a divorce. Ur ass is mine FOREVER!
I dont give a damn.

DanceWme said:

Nah, I'd rather take the $450 million and bounce if you're a Class A nutjob like Mel's turned into. Who knows what's been going on behind closed doors. I never understood women married to rich men who tolerate bullshit instead of getting their half and leaving.

DanceWme said:

Maybe she was bored with his shrimp scampi.

SCNDLS said:

HALF EDDIIIIIEEEEE

shanti0608 said:

DanceWme said:

Damn! $450 million muthafuckin' dollas!!! Shit, I'm sure she earned every PENTY. Seven kids????


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SCNDLS said:

He is, and the church is a private Catholic church. Seven huh? wow.

read "crazy & overrated anti-semite"

SCNDLS said:

Mel finna make it raiiiiin

she gonna need an umbrella ella ella eh eh eh

DanceWme said:

More like a dumptruck.

SCNDLS said:

Ummm..how many movies did SHE make?

$450 mil????? Hey Mel, it's cheaper to keep her!!!!

uPtoWnNY said:

Not if she don't wanna be kept. She's done her time. In THIS case I hope she gets EVERY penny the law allows. Putting up with Mel Gibson and bearing and raising 7 kids for him while he was flitting all over the world and fucking everything that moved definitely entitles her to half that cash according to California law. Don't like it, change the law. Until then, pay up.

SCNDLS said:

If I was Mel, I'd get on my hands and knees and beg her to stay. To quote Richard Pryor, "Baby, please don't leave - take the TV, but leave the pussy, please!!"

NDRU said:

Don't forget homophobe.

I wonder how Cherry Jones dealt with it in the movie SIGNS.

uPtoWnNY said:

I bet he's been doing that on a daily basis since they separated 3 years ago. I guess mama got hip to the game: You mean I can get $450 million AND trade your old, tired, wackadoodle ass in for a young hottie???? Shiiiit, where do I sign???

Mel Gibson is scary creepy to me. I would have left his sorry ass, years ago.

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

I thought he was homophobic too, but I couldn't remember where I heard that. I love Cherry Jones her face is so expressive.

SCNDLS said:

I just learned that she's been with Sarah Paulson for like 4 years. I love them both.

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

I remember hearing that years ago I think when Cherry was on Broadway.

PaisleyPark5083 said:

I've read the quotes from his wacky father concerning the Holocaust - the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.