Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross Split 2025: A Quiet End to 9 Years

A long-standing Hollywood partnership has come to an end. Oscar-winning director Mel Gibson and screenwriter Rosalind Ross have announced their split after 9 years together. In a surprising revelation to PEOPLE on Tuesday, the couple disclosed that they've actually been broken up for one year.

The Mel Gibson Rosalind Ross Split 2025 Timeline

Gibson, 69, and Ross, 35, first crossed paths in 2014 through mutual friends. Throughout their decade-long connection, they frequently navigated public curiosity regarding their 34-year age difference. They share an 8-year-old son, Lars, who was born in 2017. The couple's statement emphasized their commitment to co-parenting, noting that they are "blessed with a beautiful son" despite ending this chapter of their lives.

Wildfires and Personal Resilience in 2025

The news of their split follows a devastating start to 2025. In January, Gibson's Malibu home, where he had lived for nearly 15 years, was destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires. At the time of the fire, Gibson was away recording an episode for Joe Rogan. He later described the loss of his personal belongings as "devastating" but remained grateful that his family stayed safe, even joking about being relieved from the "burden of stuff."