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‘Breaking Bad’ star Dean Norris’ secret divorce revealed amid $1M bankruptcy filing
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.
In short
- Dean and Bridget Norris are divorcing.
- Swing Inn Cafe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
- The restaurant listed about $1.81 million in liabilities.
Explained simply
Dean Norris is an American actor, known for playing Hank Schrader in Breaking Bad. He and Bridget Norris have five children and jointly own the Swing Inn Cafe in California, a restaurant that has been open since 1927 and which they bought in 2002.
The couple’s divorce case began in February 2025 and has not been reported as finalised. Bridget has asked for joint legal and physical custody of their children and spousal support. The cafe’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing concerns the business, not the divorce: this process can allow a company to restructure its debts while continuing to trade.