Zach Gilford: Tearing premiere - born of his son missed!

Zach Gilford: Tearing premiere - born of his son missed!

Crockett Island, USA - Zach Gilford and Kiele Sanchez have dissolved their marriage after 12 years. The 43-year-old actor submitted the divorce on April 18, 2025 and cited "insurmountable differences" as the reason for the separation. This was reported, among other things, by soap central . Gilford and Sanchez, who have two children, have been married since 2012. Her daughter Zeppelin, now 7 years old, was born in November 2017 while her son Revel, 4 years old, was born in the summer of 2020.

The friendly relationship between the two actors began in 2010 on the set of the television premiere "The Matadors". After numerous joint projects such as "Criminal Minds: Evolution" and "The Purge: Anarchy", they got rid of themselves in November 2011 and married in Napa Valley, California in December 2012. Gilford and Sanchez looked back on a positive parenthood, even if they had suffered a miscarriage in 2015.

missed birth and effects

In an emotional revelation, Gilford said that he missed the birth of his son Revel because he turned the Netflix mini series "Midnight Mass". The filming, which was originally planned for March 2020, only started on August 17, 2020 due to the Corona pandemic and ended on December 15, 2020. During the pandemic, the set was heavily isolated during filming, not allowed with any extras. Gilford stated that during this time he was constantly thinking of the birth of his son.

five years later, however, he can smile about the situation and says that Revel likes him, regardless of the missed birth. In the "Midnight Mass" series, he plays Riley Flynn, who returns to his hometown after a scandal, where strange events with the new priest Paul happen. The role shows his talents, which he has repeatedly demonstrated in horror films.

common memories

The couple had a strong connection that they built during their acquaintance in the film industry. Gilford, who became known as Matt Saracen in "Friday Night Lights", and Sanchez, who had previously been married to Zach Helm and was involved in productions such as "Lost", complemented themselves not only professionally, but also privately. Her daughter Zeppelin was born by surrogacy, a step that she saw as a possibility to realize her dreams of a family.

The decision of Gilford to submit the divorce comes at a time when the couple speaks less about their personal affairs in public, which shows that they appreciated a certain privacy in their relationship, even during their joint career. The future remains uncertain for both, but they wear a story full of common heights and challenges.