Kelsey Grammer's 3rd Wife, Camille, Files for Divorce

By PopEater Staff Posted Jul 1st 2010 03:19PM

Kelsey Grammer's third wife is pulling the plug on their 13-year marriage, just in time for her to be on a show about housewives. Camille Donatacci Grammer's lawyer filed a divorce petition on Thursday, citing that old chestnut "irreconcilable differences," TMZ is reporting.

Donatacci, a 41-year-old former Playboy model and dancer, is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their their children, 9-year-old daughter Mason and a 6-year-old son Jude. She married the 'Frasier' actor in 1997, a year after they met at a party thrown by MTV.

Clocking in at 13 years, this has been Grammer's longest marriage to date. Curiously, all of his wives have been dancers of one stripe or another. He was first married to dancer Doreen Alderman (8 years), followed by exotic dancer Leigh-Anne Csuhany (1 year).

It was recently reported that Donatacci has been added to the cast of Bravo's 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.' A source tells the NY Daily News the couple allegedly were divided about her intention to star in the reality TV show. "He's a control freak, so he didn't like her joining the show. But this is still a surprise," the source says.

TMZ reports the marriage started to crumble when the actor moved to New York earlier this year to star in 'La Cage Aux Folles' on Broadway. The breaking point occurred on Father's Day when he allegedly didn't fly home or call his kids. "She doesn't know what Kelsey is doing in New York, but he's made it pretty clear he wants nothing to do with marriage anymore," the source reveals to TMZ. "Kelsey loved New York, his friends and his freedom more than his marriage."

Donatacci stood by her husband through several ups and downs during their marriage including a September 1996 incident when he flipped his Dodge Viper while intoxicated and subsequently checked in to the Betty Ford Center for 30 days.

Then, Grammer suffered a heart attack on May 31, 2008 later revealing he had to wait one and a half hours for paramedics to arrive. He was hospitalized in Hawaii after he had symptoms while paddle-boating with his wife. He was released on June 4, 2008, and was listed as "resting comfortably." He later told Entertainment Tonight that the heart attack was very severe, almost leading to his death, as his heart had stopped. By June 28, 2008, Grammer checked into an undisclosed New York hospital after complaints of feeling faint.

He blamed his health problems on Fox's decision to cancel his TV sitcom 'Back to You.' "It was a very stressful time for me, and a surprise to me [that it was canceled]," Grammer told PEOPLE in 2008. "But you know, everything that doesn't kill us – which it almost did – makes us stronger."

On Thursday afternoon, Grammer reached out to his fans on Twitter to further discuss and confirm the divorce. "Had some bad news to deal with today," Grammer said in a string of Twitter postings late Thursday. "Things fell apart between us. That is all," he said. "Camille did not want this but has made a very difficult decision and I respect her for it."

"I realize that it is human nature but I ask that you be particularly sensitive to the feelings of my wife. She has been a terrific partner for many years and should not be treated with any disrespect at this time," he continued.

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Thursday 01 July

By me

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I remember this girl from when she danced on Howard Stern's show and she also used to do softcore porn with Marilyn Chambers (Bedtime Stories, I think) and Jesse James' ex, Janine Lindemulder. Always figure she married him for the moulah.

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By Livia

Yes, agreed. Especially since he does not currently star in a show. Can you say BIMBO (her) and SUCKER (him)?

By carlyG

S'Funny how they keep saying
"Dancer or exotic dancer" do they not know how to spell 'Stripper'

By cc

He seems like the odd type... she obviously married him for the money, and he married her for her looks and youth maybe.. I feel sorry for the kids

By Dick

The word is spelled "moola" not moulah!

Friday 02 July

By baz

Kelsey.... You are so talented, funny, & successful... but... what's with the BAD TASTE in women? This gal looks cheap and hookerish. Take some time off and fine someone who'll really love and care about you (not your money and status). Just sayin'

By Jill

I've always liked Kelsey, but why does he keep picking the same woman over and over. Kelsey stop marrying "dancers" and find a real woman that would love you without money.

By Mike

Why do these idiots keep getting married? Stay single and keep your money in your own pocket. Geez, seems Clooney is the only one with the right idea.

By Pat

Clooney is single because I won't say yes. Once I say Yes then he's out of the running.

By Duncan28

Clooney was married once and probably felt that was enough for him. In this day and age way get married? You obviously can get the milk without buying the cow!

By ruby

Clooney is single because Clooney is in the closet, fools.

Saturday 03 July

By King David

George Clooney. Hmmmmmmm, can you say ROCK HUDSON??????

By Bella

Clooney is single because he doesn't want kids and isn't very family oriented. Kelsey on the other hand loves kids and wanted a family. Poor guy - he hasn't had an easy life.

By steffenjobbs

>Clooney is single because I won't say yes. Once I say Yes then he's out of the running.

If you got near him he'd be running as fast as he could, in the opposite direction. He has very high standards. He only dates women that weigh less than him. Muhaha.

By Ginger

Why do you have to be so mean to people/bloggers you don't even know simply because you have the protection of anonymity? Would you really talk like this to strangers or people you just met? Civility is a great thing; be nice to people and smile over this holiday weekend and I bet you'll feel better about your self. VIVA USA!

By Maria

Mike, you said exactly what I was thinking, same goes for women celebrities who marry for all the wrong reasons!

By New York

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Yeah, until he finds the right guy.

By Ralph Zuccaro

Clooney is the only guy who is smart enough to Find'em, F--k'em and Forget'em!!!!!

By gtxtra84

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Clooney doesnt do women

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