How Many Children Does Johnny Knoxville Have? As he Files for Divorce from Naomi Nelson
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Jackass alum Johnny Knoxville is to separate from his second wife Naomi Nelson.
The filmmaker filed the divorce documents on Thursday in Los Angeles.
Here is everything you need to know.
Jackass star Johnny Knoxville is to separate from his wife Naomi Nelson after nearly 12 years of marriage
According to reports by TMZ, it’s over between Johnny Knoxville and his wife Naomi Nelson.
The actor cited ‘irreconcilable differences’ as the reason for their divorce.
According to the Blast, Knoxville mentioned in the documents that the couple had parted ways last year on 4th September 2021, which also happened to be their 11th wedding anniversary.
Moreover, in the papers, he has asked for joint legal and physical custody of their two children.
Knoxville has further listed in the documents that he owns a separate property from Nelson and it could be figured out later.
A look at Johnny Knoxville’s relationship with Naomi Nelson
Johnny Knoxville and Naomi Nelson started dating each other in the mid-2000s.
On 18th August 2009, Knoxville announced that they are expecting their first child together.
As per the reports by UPI, the pair officially tied the knot in September 2010.
However, before walking down the aisle, Knoxville and Nelson welcomed their first son, Rocko into the world. He was reportedly born in December 2009 in Los Angeles.
The MTV icon celebrated the birth of his baby boy on his official blog page.
He shared, ‘It was reported today that my girlfriend Naomi Nelson and I are having a baby and I gotta say that’s true. Woohoo!!!’
Knoxville added, ‘We have been together for a few years now and felt it was time to start reproducing (if you know what I mean). Anyway, we are excited as all hell, and can’t wait ’til the little booger gets here.’
The prankster concluded the blog with, ‘Okay then, I just thought you should hear it from me that it is official. We got one on the way! Love, Knoxville.’
Furthermore, the pair went on to have a second child together in October 2011 also in Los Angeles. This time Nelson gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and named her Arlo.
Nelson is the second wife of Knoxville. He was previously married to Melanie Lynn Cates from 1995 to 2008. They share a daughter named Madison Clapp who was born in January 1996.
Meanwhile, the 52-year-old stuntman and the ‘Jackass’ team are celebrating their huge success with ‘Jackass 4.5’.
