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Documents show that Foster was the one to file for divorce from the “That ’70s Show” star. Reportedly, he cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split.
Ben Foster and Laura Prepon at the premiere of “Emancipation” in Los Angeles
Explaining the matter further, the “Alpha Dog” actor divulged that he and Prepon were no longer able to “live together successfully as husband and wife” and confirmed that his and Prepon’s date of separation is September 9, 2023.
Laura Prepon and Ben Foster visiting the Empire State Building in New York City
The former couple has a prenuptial agreement from 2018 that Foster has asked the court to enforce. He also wants the court to make an “equitable division” of their marital debt and assets.
Laura Prepon and Ben Foster at the screening of “Final Portrait” in New York City
Regarding the final decree of their divorce, Foster has requested that the court incorporate their “marital dissolution agreement and agreed parenting plan.”
Finally, on the matter of attorney fees, the “Lone Survivor” talent asked that he and Prepon each pay for their own legal fees and split any other court costs equally.
Ben Foster and Laura Prepon spotted out in New York City
Foster and Prepon, who has reportedly starred in numerous theatrical productions at the Total Theater Lab in New York City, are divorcing seven years after welcoming their daughter in August 2017.
Laura Prepon and Ben Foster spotted out with their daughter in New York City
In 2020, they welcomed another child, whom Prepon gushed over in an Instagram post. “Welcoming home our new bundle of love. Overwhelmed with gratitude. ❤️❤️❤️❤️,” captioned the doting mom alongside a heartwarming photo of her holding the baby.
Netizens who have read about the pair’s divorce have weighed in with their speculations about the reason behind their split. Most believe Prepon’s previous religious views sparked the breakup.
“It’s the Scientology,” opined an Instagrammer. Agreeing with the sentiment, another echoed, “This is 100% scientology thing [sic],” while another penned, “Is he escaping the Scientology of it all [sic].” “Those Scientology relationships don’t work lol,” remarked someone else.
Ben Foster and Laura Prepon.
Adding to the Scientology discussion, an observer noted, “He doesn’t wanna be in that cult anymore.” Another wrote, “it’s [sic] a cult.” Meanwhile, a spectator pondered, “She left Scientology but did he? Hmmmm.”
Ben Foster and Laura Prepon spotted at the Spirit Awards in Los Angeles
Amid the speculation, some people reacted to the divorce news with surprise. “I can’t believe it,” expressed a netizen, while another stated, “oh! [sic] sad to read this. They seemed so in love.” On the other hand, however, a social media user said, “Weird couple. Can’t say it’s surprising.”
Ben Foster and Laura Prepon at the European premiere of “Emancipation” in London
But as one netizen pointed out, she no longer practices the religion, and speaking to People about the matter in 2021, Prepon, who began acting at the age of 15, disclosed, “I haven’t practiced Scientology in close to five years and it’s no longer part of my life.”