Abby Elliott Files for Divorce After Nearly a Decade of Marriage
Reason for the Split
Abby Elliott, 39, has filed for divorce from Bill Kennedy, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple, who have been married for almost ten years, announced that they separated on July 8, according to a TMZ documentary.
Family and Custody
Elliott and Kennedy share two children: a five‑year‑old daughter named Edith and a three‑year‑old son named William. In her petition, Elliott is requesting joint custody of the children and is also seeking child support.
Financial Requests
In addition to custody, Elliott is asking the court to revoke its authority to award spousal support to Kennedy and to require him to cover her legal fees.
How They Met
Film Set Romance
The pair first met on the set of the 2014 movie “Sex Ed,” a film that Kennedy wrote and in which Elliott starred. The cast included Haley Joel Osment, Retta, and Glen Powell.
Personal Background
Abby Elliott is the daughter of comedian and actor Chris Elliott. In an interview with The Knot, she recalled falling quickly in love with Kennedy, describing him as “wonderful, loving, kind, funny, hilarious.” She said he proposed in October 2015 using his grandmother’s ring, a moment she described as both simple and beautiful.
Challenges on the Path to Parenthood
Fertility Struggles
Less than a year before filing for divorce, Elliott opened up about her “really distressing” fertility issues. She and Kennedy pursued in‑vitro fertilization, specifically an ICSI procedure that involves injecting sperm directly into an egg.
IVF Experience
Elliott explained that after testing, they were told to go straight to IVF, which saved them time and emotional strain. She described the process as a “full‑time job,” noting the excitement when they discovered they had embryos and the uncertainty that comes with each step.
