Mel Gibson, the 69-year-old Hollywood star, and his partner Rosalind Ross, a 35-year-old screenwriter, have ended their nine-year relationship. The couple quietly separated a year ago but confirmed their commitment to co-parenting their eight-year-old son in a joint statement.
Introduced by mutual friends 11 years ago, Mel and Rosalind began dating and welcomed their son Lars just before Mel received an Oscar nomination for his directorial work in Hacksaw Ridge. Expressing his joy over the nomination, Mel shared his pride in becoming a father again.
Their son Lars, weighing 5 pounds 5 ounces at birth, brought immense happiness to the family. Mel, who has a total of nine children, including Lars, shared his excitement about fatherhood with Rosalind. He acknowledged his personal growth in the past decade and emphasized the importance of self-improvement and reflection.
Reflecting on his past experiences, Mel humorously mentioned learning phone etiquette, using an ‘indoor voice,’ and the pitfalls of talking while drinking. He emphasized the significance of personal growth and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be a better person.
Mel’s son Lars is Rosalind’s first child, while Mel has children from previous relationships, including a daughter with songwriter Oksana Grigorieva. Despite the end of their relationship, Mel and Rosalind remain focused on their son’s well-being and co-parenting responsibilities.