# ‘Breaking Bad’ star Dean Norris’ secret divorce revealed amid $1M bankruptcy filing

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/breaking-bad-star-dean-norris-secret-divorce-revealed-amid-1m-bankruptcy-filing/
- Published: 2026-11-05T02:23:27+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T03:27:21+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://pagesix.com/2026/11/04/celebrity-news/breaking-bad-star-dean-norris-secret-divorce-revealed-amid-1m-bankruptcy-filing/
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, World

## Key points

- Dean and Bridget Norris are divorcing.
- Swing Inn Cafe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
- The restaurant listed about $1.81 million in liabilities.

## Summary

Actor Dean Norris and Bridget Norris are divorcing while their jointly owned Swing Inn Cafe seeks protection from creditors. The restaurant’s Chapter 11 filing highlights substantial debts as the long-running business continues operating and promoting Thanksgiving meals.

Bridget filed for divorce on 14 February 2025, and Dean responded in May; the case is not reported as finalised. She is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their five children and spousal support. The cafe, purchased by the couple in 2002 and open since 1927, reported $147,809.58 in assets against $1,811,598.46 in liabilities. Chapter 11 allows a business to restructure debts while remaining open.

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