At a Glance
- Todd Bridges, 60, announced his separation from wife Bettijo B. Hirschi on January 14, 2026
- The couple wed in September 2022 after meeting in January 2022
- Why it matters: The split ends a whirlwind romance that began with a dating-profile twist and led to marriage within nine months
Todd Bridges has confirmed that he and his wife, Bettijo B. Hirschi, are separating after more than three years together.
The Announcement
In a statement shared with News Of Losangeles on Wednesday, the Diff’rent Strokes alum said, “After much prayer and reflection, my spouse and I have made the difficult decision to separate.”
Bridges, 60, emphasized the emotional weight of the choice.
“This was not an easy choice, and it comes with a heavy heart, but also with love and gratitude for the life we shared,” he added.
He continued, “I thank God for the time we’ve had together, the lessons we’ve learned, and the family we’ve built. Even in this season of change, I trust He is guiding us both toward healing, peace, and new beginnings.”
Bridges concluded his statement with a request for privacy.
“I ask for privacy as we navigate this transition and continue to lift my former partner up in prayer, wishing them joy and fulfillment in the chapters ahead.”
Relationship Timeline
The couple’s relationship moved quickly from first meeting to marriage:
- January 2022: Bridges and Hirschi met after Hirschi’s friend created a dating profile for her and showed it to Bridges for “market research,” as Hirschi later explained on The Tamron Hall Show in December 2024
- July 2022: Six months after meeting, Bridges proposed
- September 2022: They married in an intimate ceremony
TMZ first reported the separation.
Previous Marriages and Children
This was Bridges’ second marriage. He was previously married to Dori from 1998 to 2012. Together they share:
- Son Spencir, 28
- Daughter Bo, 29
Hirschi brought four children from prior relationships into the marriage.
Key Takeaways
- The separation announcement came exactly three years and 11 months after the couple first met
- Their courtship lasted nine months from introduction to wedding
- Bridges framed the split as a mutual decision reached after spiritual reflection
