Zooey Deschanel's estranged husband Jacob Pechenik files for divorce

American film producer Jacob Pechenik has filed for divorce from his wife Zooey Deschanel after four years of marriage citing ‘irreconcilable differences’, according to reports obtained from the court. The 47-year-old filmmaker has filed a dissolution of marriage with minor children petition at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles on Tuesday. 

Couple makes a joint statement 

The famous Hollywood couple has two children, 4-year-old Elsie Otter and 2-year-old Charlie Wolf. In September, the former couple confirmed to have split in a joint statement. The statement said that after thorough discussions and a long period of contemplation, they mutually decided that they are better off as friends, business partners, and co-parents rather than life partners. 

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This will be Deschanel’s second divorce. She was earlier married to Death Cab for Cutie lead singer Ben Gibbard for three years. The New Girl star was spotted holding hands with Property Brothers star Jonathan Scott, just a week after she announced her split with Pechenik.  

The couple welcomed their first child at the same time of their marriage in July 2015. After two years, Zooey gave birth to Charlie. Deschanel had always played a caring mom and drifted away from the spotlight in 2018 to focus on her family. 

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Zooey makes her relationship with Johnathan Scott official

Earlier this month, the new couple made their television debut during a double date night on Dancing With the Stars. Jacob filed the divorce soon after Zooey made her relationship with Johnathan Scott official on Instagram. The Property Brothers star celebrated the spooky season with the 39-year-old actress at Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights in Los Angeles. 

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According to reports, the duo met just a month ago while shooting a segment for James Corden's Carpool Karaoke series. They both filmed the segment with their siblings, Emily Deschanel and Drew. While their romance is still new, it looks like things are quickly blossoming, especially after they recently made things Insta official. 

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