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Todd Bridges Defends Ex-Wife from Online Trolls
4 Apr
Summary
- Todd Bridges publicly defended his ex-wife from online criticism.
- He noted she is a mother to four children and cited shared beliefs.
- The divorce filing cited the marriage as 'irrevocably broken'.

Actor Todd Bridges recently garnered attention for defending his second ex-wife, Bettijo B. Hirschi, against negative online comments. An old social media post from January 2026, where Bridges requested people not to criticize Hirschi, has resurfaced and gone viral. In the post, Bridges emphasized Hirschi's role as a mother to four children and spoke of their shared faith.
Bridges and Hirschi announced their separation in January 2026, shortly after their marriage reportedly lasted three years. Bridges had previously been married to Dor from 1998 to 2012. He filed for divorce from Hirschi on March 31, 2026, citing the marriage as 'irrevocably broken.'
According to court documents, Bridges and Hirschi have no shared community property or debts and have mutually settled all terms out of court, with neither requesting spousal support. Bridges stated that the decision to separate was difficult but necessary for both to move forward, expressing continued respect for their shared past and wishing Hirschi the best.