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Now Baumbach + Jason-Leigh get divorced too


"Just seven months after the birth of their son, Jennifer Jason Leigh is seeking to end her five-year marriage to director Noah Baumbach. Leigh, 48, whose real name is Jennifer Morrow, filed for divorce on Nov. 15 in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences. She's seeking spousal support as well as primary custody of their son, Rohmer, with visitation for Baumbach. The couple met while Leigh was starring on Broadway as Catherine in Proof, a role she took on in 2001. "I expect to be with [Leigh] for the rest of my life," Baumbach told People at the premiere for his film The Squid and the Whale, »'

I feel sorry for Baumbach for him having raised the issue of parental divorce in his last film, and now having to live the premiss.

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