Todd Bridges Announces Divorce After 3 Years

Actor Todd Bridges, best known for his role as Willis Jackson on the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, announced his divorce from wife Bettijo B. Hirschi on Thursday after three years of marriage.

"After much prayer and reflection, my spouse and I have made the difficult decision to separate," Bridges said in a statement. "This was not an easy choice, and it comes with a heavy heart, but also with love and gratitude for the life we shared. I thank God for the time we've had together, the lessons we've learned, and the family we've built. Even in this season of change, I trust He is guiding us both toward healing, peace, and new beginnings. I ask for privacy as we navigate this transition and continue to lift my former partner up in prayer, wishing them joy and fulfillment in the chapters ahead."

The couple met in January 2022 when a mutual friend created an online dating profile for Hirschi, a designer, and shared it with Bridges for feedback. The connection sparked quickly, leading to an engagement six months later. They married in September 2022 during an intimate ceremony at Greystone Mansion Gardens in Beverly Hills, attended by about 70 friends and family members.