Wednesday, January 14, 2026 — Actor Todd Bridges has announced his separation from his wife, Bettijo B. Hirschi, ending over three years of marriage. Todd, known for his role in Diff’rent Strokes, shared the news with multiple media outlets, describing the decision as mutual and made after “much prayer and reflection.”
Why Todd Bridges and Bettijo Hirschi Are Divorcing
Bridges, 60, revealed that the split came after a “season of change.” He emphasized that the decision was mutual and not due to scandal or infidelity. He requested privacy for both during this transition.
In his own words:
“After much thought and mutual respect, we have decided to end our marriage. During our time together, we shared meaningful moments, but we have chosen to go our separate ways. I ask for privacy and wish her nothing but love and happiness moving forward.”
The couple reportedly had only a small age gap, with Bettijo being close to Todd in age.
Who Is Bettijo B. Hirschi?
Bettijo Boushley Hirschi is an entrepreneur, writer, and public figure. She previously worked as a project analyst for the U.S. Department of Defense before moving into journalism and creative ventures.
In 2003, she founded Bath by Bettijo, a line of handmade bath and body products inspired by herbal remedies. The business gained recognition, including a feature in Lucky Magazine. Bettijo later co-founded The Mommy Times, a parenting lifestyle site started in 2005 after she found limited quality content online.
Before marrying Todd Bridges, Bettijo was married to a man named Heath and has children from her previous relationships.
Todd Bridges and Bettijo Hirschi’s Love Story
The couple met in January 2022 through a mutual friend who initially set Bettijo up on a dating profile. Todd, originally supposed to help her find someone else, chose to date her himself. Their romance progressed quickly:
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January 2022: They started dating
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June 2022: Todd proposed by the ocean
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September 21, 2022: They married in a private ceremony at Greystone Mansion & Gardens, Beverly Hills, with around 40 close friends and family attending
Together, they formed a blended family with children from previous relationships. Their union was seen as a happy phase in both of their lives.
The Divorce
After nearly three years of marriage, Todd Bridges and Bettijo Hirschi separated on January 14, 2026. Both have asked for privacy while they move forward separately. Todd emphasized gratitude for their shared moments and wished Bettijo happiness in her future endeavors.