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 Anne

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Frasier's money has left the building.....

Maybe next timne he'll look for a better foundation.

By dsherline

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If he's anything in real life like his Frasier character it's a wonder they stayed married this long.

By cc

omg two people here said george clooney is gay, is that true?? Wow I had no idea!! Hmmm I am a bit skeptical..

By Dean

So what else is new?

By rlh1730

Another "sugar daddy" with "arm candy". I'm surprised it lasted this long.

By Kate

I admire Kelsey Grammer so much and think he is soooo talented. In fact, I'm looking forward to seeing him on stage in NYC in "Le Cage au Folles". Should be great!

By Suzanne

It is always sad to see a marriage break up, especially if there are children involved. Mr. Grammar seems to have a certain type of woman that appeals to him and these attractions haven't proved to pan out too well, although for a Hollywood marriage, 13 years is a long time. Kelsey suffered a major heart attack a while back. Perhaps the Mrs. didn't want to continue dealing with his health issues, if he has any. Perhaps he was opposed to her appearing on the Housewives show. Maybe she found someone else. Whatever the reason, I wish them both well in the future.

By Fred

Look, I'm gay and if Clooney is in the closet, he should stay there. Doesn't do a thing for me. What do women seen in him?

Friday 02 July

By LaKeeta

Aww Fraiser really can't find a woman. I am starting to wonder if Kelsey really thinks of himself as Fraiser and that has all carried over to his life.

Aww Fraiser really can't find a woman. After his third wife, I am starting to wonder if Kelsey really believes he's Fraiser and that persona has carried over to his life.

By Donna

I am single.....I would love to date Kelsey Grammer.....what a great guy....he has such an endearing personality and is obviously quite persistent in his career and in pursuing love.

I am sure he is scared to death to meet anyone at this point.....too bad....

By bgs

At 41, she is probably too old.

By Wanda

So what if she married him for his money? He obviously married her for her physical attributes,so they deserve each other.

As for Clooney,gay or not,who gives a damn?

By rochemat

Marcie eloquently writes: "And he was adie hard Republican and married to that trash. Republicans are horny, old, lying, greedy bastards. He had the nerve to vote for Palin and McCain. Guess he just wanted to bone Palin."@@@@@@

How ignorant and narrow-minded can you be...oh that's right, you're a loud mouthed liberal. LOLOLOLOL

By Maria

TO MARCIE!

You are a genuine PIG!

By Summer

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It was Fathers day, it was his wife's job to have the kids call him or fly out to New York to surprise him.

By laprns

All together now: "I like my women just a little on the trashy side"

By bebeiner

OH LORD ... NOT ANOTHER KARDASHIAN SHOW! CAN THESE BROADS JUST GO AWAY ALONG WITH THAT MOTHER AND BRUCE JENNER! UUUUGGGGGG!!

By kde2127506

marcie,
nothing says faithful and un-greedy like clinton, edwards or gore to name the tip of that democratic trash iceberg..

By laurie