Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has filed for divorce from model and actress Elle Evans after seven years of marriage. The filing formally moves their reported separation into the legal process.
According to court documents, Bellamy filed the petition in Los Angeles on August 12, 2026. He listed irreconcilable differences as the reason for the divorce.
Bellamy Seeks Sole Custody of Children
The divorce filing also involves a custody dispute over the couple’s two children, daughter Lovella, 6, and son George, 2.
Bellamy has asked the court for sole custody of the children. However, Evans has indicated that she plans to challenge the request and seek custody herself.
Importantly, the filing does not mean Bellamy has received sole custody. Instead, it outlines the arrangement he wants the court to approve. A judge would need to consider any contested custody issues before issuing a final order.
Evans reportedly has 30 days to respond to the divorce petition. Her response could shape the next stage of the custody proceedings.
Prenuptial Agreement Could Affect Support
Bellamy has also asked the court to address spousal support under the couple’s premarital agreement.
The specific terms of that agreement have not been made public. Therefore, its potential impact on the couple’s financial arrangements remains uncertain.
Still, the agreement could become a significant issue as the divorce moves forward. Financial questions may require further court proceedings if the couple cannot reach an agreement.
Couple Reportedly Separated in 2025
The divorce filing follows a separation that Bellamy previously discussed publicly.
During an interview earlier this year, Bellamy said he and Evans separated in the summer of 2025. He described the breakup as unexpected and said the experience pushed him to focus on providing stability for their children.
Meanwhile, Bellamy continued his work with Muse. He also said the personal experience influenced his creative work.
Bellamy and Evans Married in 2019
Bellamy and Evans became engaged in December 2017. The couple later married on August 10, 2019.
At 48, Bellamy is best known as the lead singer and a primary songwriter for Muse. Evans, 46, has built a career in modeling and acting.
Together, the couple have two children. Bellamy also has a son from his previous relationship with actress Kate Hudson.
What Happens Next?
The divorce will now move through the next stage of the legal process. Evans’ response could determine whether the custody and financial issues become contested matters.
At this point, no final custody or spousal-support decision has been reported. The court will ultimately address any disputed issues that the couple cannot resolve privately.
For legal professionals and law students, the case highlights common family-law issues involving divorce filings, child custody and prenuptial agreements. At the same time, the high-profile nature of the couple’s relationship is likely to keep the case in the public spotlight.
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