Hocus Pocus star Vinessa Shaw's marriage to Kristopher Gifford is ending after almost ten years.
Gifford filed for divorce on Thursday and the couple's date of separation was listed as October 24, 2023, meaning they kept the breakup a secret for for nearly two years.
Vinessa's ex, with whom she shares seven-year-old son Jake, cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, according to TMZ.
He's seeking joint legal and physical custody of their child, and did not request spousal support.
The 48-year-old actress is known in part for her role as Allison Watts in the 1993 film Hocus Pocus, which featured Bette Middler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy.
The former couple started dating in 2007, got engaged in 2008, and were married in 2017.
In addition to Hocus Pocus, Vinessa starred in Ladybugs, Eyes Wide Shut, and Ray Donovan. Her most recent role was in Prime Video's 2024 Cruel Intentions reboot.
Before the dissolution of their marriage, she regularly appeared in her husband's Instagram photos.
The blonde beauty last appeared in one of his posts was July 2023, shortly before their date of separation.
They both practice Buddhism and less than a month after they broke up, on November 12, 2023, Kristopher shared a passage that read in part, 'Indulgence and indolence produce nothing creative. Complaints and evasions reflect a cowardly spirit.'
Shaw announced that they were expecting in August 2017, and shared news of their only child's birth in March 2018.
Posting a close-up black and white photo of her son's tiny hand in hers, she revealed that her baby was born on February 20, more than two weeks after her due date.
'After a long labor with many complications, Baby Jack was finally born two and a half weeks after his due date on 2.20.2018 weighing in at 9lbs 9oz!!!' she captioned.
The proud new mom added, 'Needless to say, we are overjoyed about our new little addition! He and I went through a lot, as the plans of having a natural birth were derailed.'
This year on Jake's birthday she posted two photos of her son, including one of her breastfeeding him as a newborn.
She wrote on Instagram, 'This boy is SEVEN today! Jack, I'm so proud of the good human you're becoming:you're funny,smart,&kind.I'm sorry that I laugh too much,it’s just you’re too funny!
'Your perspective on life is astonishing. You drop words of wisdom and then follow it up with a very boyish joke -- most likely about poop. I cannot wait to see what you become.
'Thank you for coming into this world and making me happier and stronger. Even physically stronger! (Hence the pic of me holding you with arms super yolked!) I will continue to keep up with your deep questions and your rough housing! Please continue to possess that deep, honest and strong YOU that you are! I love you. Happy Birthday.'