It's Official: Sara Gilbert and Linda Perry Are Separating
Here’s the scoop: Sara Gilbert and her wife, Linda Perry, have decided to part ways after five years of marriage. According to Closer, they're aiming for a respectful and cordial split. “They don’t want this to turn into a messy situation,” an insider exclusively told Closer. But, as with most things in life, “things could change overnight.” So, it seems like they're walking a fine line between keeping it civil and the unknown future.
The Writing Was on the Wall
It turns out this split wasn’t exactly a surprise to everyone in their circle. “Friends saw this coming,” the source adds. Apparently, they’ve separated before, a couple of years ago, but didn’t officially announce they had gotten back together. The source also noted that Sara is often seen as the easier one to get along with, while Linda can be a bit more challenging. It seems like they were just caught up in the daily grind of parenting and decided it was best to stay together for a while. But now, it’s time for a change.
Legal Steps Taken
The Conners star took legal action on Friday, December 27, filing for a legal separation with minor children involved. In the documents obtained by Closer, Sara cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split. The date of separation was listed as August 13. At 44, Sara shares a 4-year-old son named Rhodes Emilio Gilbert Perry with Linda, who is 54. Sara is also mom to her 15-year-old son, Levi Hank, and her 12-year-old daughter, Sawyer, from a previous relationship with Ali Adler. This separation marks a significant change in their family dynamics.
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A Family Focus
Despite the legal steps taken, it seems like both Sara and Linda are keeping their family at the forefront of their minds. Just a few days after Sara filed, they were seen out with their blended family of kids, enjoying a meal at a vegan restaurant. They appeared to be in good spirits, which is a hopeful sign that they're prioritizing their children and maintaining a sense of normalcy during this transition.
Family Traditions and Memories
While Linda has been clear that she doesn’t want more kids, she’s been vocal about her love for family traditions. In mid-November, she shared with Us Weekly how she’s introduced new holiday traditions to Sara’s family. “Before me, Sara did nothing. There was no Valentine’s Day, there was no Halloween, there was no Christmas, there was jack s–t in that family before I showed up,” Linda joked. “I introduced the kids to Halloween, Christmas — it’s a Jewish family but I brought Christmas in. … I’m basically pushing my traditions.”
