Split! Anthony Anderson's wife Alvina files for divorce after 20 years of marriage and two children together 

Anthony Anderson's wife has filed for divorce.

Alvina Anderson cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for her split with the 45-year-old Blackish star, according to a Friday report from TMZ. And the separation took place in April 2014, it was stated.

The couple were high school sweethearts and were married for 20 years.

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Done: Anthony Anderson's wife has filed for divorce. Alvina Anderson cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for her split with the Blackish star, according to a Friday report from TMZ

Done: Anthony Anderson's wife has filed for divorce. Alvina Anderson cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for her split with the Blackish star, according to a Friday report from TMZ

They have two children together, daughter Kyra, aged 19, and son Nathan, aged 15.

She's asking for joint legal custody of the minor and primary physical custody, with Anthony getting 'reasonable visitation,' the site added.

Alvina is asking for spousal support.

Anderson hosts a show on the Food Network, Carnival Cravings with Anthony Anderson. 

With the kids: They have two children together, daughter Kyra, aged 19, and son Nathan, aged 15; here they are seen together in 2005

With the kids: They have two children together, daughter Kyra, aged 19, and son Nathan, aged 15; here they are seen together in 2005

Anderson grew up in Compton, California, and was educated at Hollywood High School Performing Arts then Howard University.

He started doing stand-up at the Comedy Act Theater which led to a role on NYPD Blue and Malcolm & Eddie.

He then went on to appear on Law & Order and The Shield.

As far as films he has been in The Deaprted with Leonardo DiCaprio and Scream 4.

Next up is Barbershop 3 with Queen Latifah and Common.

They went everywhere together: Anthony and Alvina attend the closing ceremony of the 2009 Monte Carlo Television Festival at Grimaldi Forum in 2009

They went everywhere together: Anthony and Alvina attend the closing ceremony of the 2009 Monte Carlo Television Festival at Grimaldi Forum in 2009

 

 

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