Rob Schneider and Wife Patricia Azarcoya Schneider Divorce After 15 Years

The former couple co-produced and starred in the Netflix series "Real Rob" together.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 6:15pm

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Saturday Night Live alum Rob Schneider and his wife of nearly 15 years, Patricia Azarcoya Schneider, have called it quits. Patricia filed for divorce on December 8, 2025, citing an "irretrievably broken" marriage with no possibility of reconciliation. The former couple first met in 2005 and tied the knot in 2011. They worked together on several of Rob's projects, including the Netflix sitcom "Real Rob" which they produced and starred in together.

Why it matters

The divorce of a high-profile celebrity couple like Rob and Patricia Schneider sheds light on the challenges of maintaining a marriage in the public eye, especially when the spouses also collaborate professionally. Their split also raises questions about the impact of fame and celebrity on family life.

The details

Rob Schneider and Patricia Azarcoya Schneider met in 2005 and married in 2011 in an intimate Beverly Hills ceremony. They have two daughters together - Miranda Scarlett, born in 2012, and Madeline Robbie, born in 2016. The couple worked together on several projects, including the Netflix comedy series "Real Rob" which they produced and starred in as fictionalized versions of themselves. Patricia also produced Rob's 2022 family comedy "Daddy Daughter Trip". In court documents, Patricia cited the marriage as "irretrievably broken" when she filed for divorce on December 8, 2025.

  • Rob Schneider and Patricia Azarcoya Schneider met in 2005.
  • Rob and Patricia married in 2011 in Beverly Hills.
  • Their first daughter, Miranda Scarlett, was born in 2012.
  • Their second daughter, Madeline Robbie, was born in 2016.
  • Patricia filed for divorce on December 8, 2025.

The players

Rob Schneider

An American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and director, best known for his work on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live.

Patricia Azarcoya Schneider

Rob Schneider's wife of nearly 15 years, who worked with him as a producer and co-star on several projects including the Netflix series "Real Rob".

Elle King

Rob Schneider's older daughter from his previous marriage to model London King.

Miranda Scarlett Schneider

Rob and Patricia's first daughter together, born in 2012.

Madeline Robbie Schneider

Rob and Patricia's second daughter together, born in 2016.

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What they’re saying

“Patricia and I were surrounded by our closest friends and family; it was the happiest day of my life. We had a great time at the wedding and are looking forward to our honeymoon.”

— Rob Schneider (The New York Daily News)

“The only thing that bothered me when we got married was the special treatment he received when we arrived somewhere, like a packed restaurant. He was used to that, but I wasn't.”

— Patricia Azarcoya Schneider (El Norte)

What’s next

A judge has agreed to seal the divorce proceedings with a confidential "consent decree", though initial court documents suggested that Patricia and Rob were already in the process of negotiating child support.

The takeaway

The divorce of Rob Schneider and Patricia Azarcoya Schneider, who collaborated professionally on several projects, highlights the challenges that celebrity couples can face in balancing their public and private lives. Their split raises questions about the impact of fame on family dynamics and the importance of maintaining a strong personal foundation amidst the demands of the entertainment industry.