Steve Guttenberg of ‘Police Academy’ Files for Divorce from Emily Smith After Six-Year Marriage

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Steve Guttenberg Files for Divorce After Six Years of Marriage
By Sonia Horon for DailyMail.com
Published: 01:08 BST, 8 April 2025 | Updated: 01:08 BST, 8 April 2025

Steve Guttenberg, best known for his role in the Police Academy franchise, has filed for divorce from his wife, Emily Smith, after six years of marriage. The 66-year-old actor cited “irreconcilable differences” in court documents obtained by TMZ, submitted on April 4, 2025. The couple, who wed in 2019, did not have children together.

Steve Guttenberg and Emily Smith in 2018.

Guttenberg’s filing did not specify a separation date, listing it as “TBD” (to be determined). The pair had a prenuptial agreement, which will govern the division of assets. The actor agreed to pay spousal support but requested that both parties cover their own legal fees.

The couple married in a private Malibu ceremony in January 2019 after a three-year engagement. They were introduced on a blind date in 2014 by WCBS-TV’s Scott Rapoport. Smith, a reporter for CBS-TV’s Living Large, and Guttenberg kept their relationship largely out of the spotlight.

Guttenberg and Smith in 2022.

Guttenberg rose to fame in the 1980s with hits like Police Academy and Three Men and a Baby. His portrayal of Officer Carey Mahoney in the seven-film Police Academy series cemented his status as a comedy icon.

Fans expressed surprise at the split, as the couple had maintained a low profile in recent years. Guttenberg’s career continues with upcoming projects, while Smith remains active in journalism.

Guttenberg and Smith during their 2016 engagement period.

Neither party has publicly commented on the divorce.

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