Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross Announce Separation After Nine Years Together
Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross have decided to part ways after being together for nine years. The couple, who share an 8-year-old son named Lars, confirmed their separation in an exclusive joint statement to PEOPLE. Despite the sadness of ending their relationship, they are committed to co-parenting their son and being the best parents they can be.
Gibson, a 69-year-old director-actor, and Ross, a 35-year-old screenwriter, met in 2014 through mutual friends and started dating shortly after. Their son Lars was born in 2017, just days before Gibson received an Academy Award nomination for Best Director for his film Hacksaw Ridge. The couple has been quietly separated for about a year now.
In addition to Lars, Gibson has eight older children from previous relationships. He shares a daughter and six adult sons with his ex-wife Robyn Moore and has a 16-year-old daughter with songwriter Oksana Grigorieva. Despite the challenges they have faced, Gibson remains focused on his family's well-being and is grateful that his loved ones are safe and healthy.
In January 2025, Gibson and Ross experienced a setback when their Malibu home was destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires. Fortunately, everyone in the family, including their animals, was safely evacuated. Gibson expressed relief that his family was unharmed and emphasized the importance of their well-being above all else.
Currently, Gibson is working on a new project titled The Resurrection of the Christ, a sequel to his 2004 biblical drama The Passion of the Christ. The film will be released in two parts, with the first part scheduled to premiere on Good Friday, March 26, 2027. Despite the challenges he has faced in his personal life, Gibson remains dedicated to his work and his family.
In conclusion, Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross have decided to go their separate ways after nearly a decade together. While their relationship has come to an end, they are committed to co-parenting their son Lars and ensuring that he has the best upbringing possible. Despite the challenges they have faced, Gibson remains focused on his family's well-being and continues to work on his upcoming film project.