Legendary filmmaker David Lynch’s wife Emily Stofle has filed for divorce after 14 years of marriage, with the couple’s 11-year-old daughter Lula at the center of custody discussions. Stofle, who has appeared in Lynch’s films Inland Empire and the 2017 Twin Peaks revival, is requesting sole legal and physical custody of Lula and is allowing Lynch visitation rights.
There is no evidence that the couple signed a prenup before their wedding in 2009, and Stofle is also requesting spousal support and attorney’s fees. This will be Lynch’s fourth divorce, having previously been married to Mary Sweeney, Mary Fisk, and Peggy Lynch. Stofle and Lynch welcomed Lula in 2012, making her Lynch’s fourth child.
The couple met when Stofle appeared in Inland Empire and later married in 2009. Lynch, known for his cult classic films such as Mulholland Drive and Blue Velvet, has previously admitted that his work often meant he wasn’t the best husband and father due to his tendency to prioritize his work.
Despite Lynch’s acclaimed career, including multiple Academy Award nominations for films like The Elephant Man, his personal life seems to have its own share of drama. After only one month of marriage, he divorced his co-writer and producer Mary Sweeney. He also had a high-profile relationship with actress Isabella Rossellini after their collaboration on Blue Velvet.
As the divorce proceedings unfold, fans and the public alike will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how things play out for the acclaimed filmmaker.