Mel Gibson Responds to Robyn

Mel Gibson has filed his response to wife Robyn's divorce petition -- and it only took a matter of hours.

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Gibson, unlike his wife, gives a specific date of separation -- the papers say the date is August 26, 2006. The date is hugely significant -- Mel's infamous DUI arrest was less than a month earlier -- July 28, 2006. Gibson cited irreconcilable differences.

As we reported, Robyn and Mel grew apart after the arrest. The date Gibson lists for separation confirms this.

Gibson also lists "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the divorce.

Gibson is repped by prominent divorce lawyer Robert Kaufman, whose celeb clients include Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Simpson and Reese Witherspoon.



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46. Why did people think this guy was attractive? He's short with tiny rodent teeth. Now he's old and creepy too. The only reason any woman would be with him would be for money, connections, while she closed her eyes and thought about someone attractive and sane.

Posted at 7:38PM on Apr 13th 2009 by ssssss

47. Oh, I forgot one other person. The person who said this is being talked about because Harvey Levin runs TMZ. So once again, are you saying that because Harvey is Jewish he shouldn't report on this story. I'm Irish Catholic and I find Mel Gibson to be a repulsive, racist, homophobic, who believes women are not his equal. After his racist rant I will never watch another one of his movies.

Posted at 7:46PM on Apr 13th 2009 by pat

48. I think if MEL borrowed Phil Spectors wig it could make him smarter and funny!
I always thought if you wear a wig it would make you smarter? Or funny?
Why do I care so much about MEL or Phil or Hollywood people, cause they are all good people, cause they have more money than me...right?
Please tell me about the trial, and why everyone hates Phil so much, heck he put on a Hollywood wig for you?
I don't understand?
Now please, lets pay our respects to Phil and give him the attention and support he can use!
He is from Hollywood, and has a wig, didn't he even wear a new one to court?
He has alot of money and is he important right? At least he had enough Hollywood money to buy that new wig for court, so he must be a good person, cause he has money and we see his story and comment?
Why, oh, why, please tell me why this happens to good people from Hollywood? PLEASE?
Am I on the right story still about Phil or Mel? Someone...anyone?

Posted at 7:43PM on Apr 13th 2009 by tabbycat2022

49. In light of all the problems Mel caused for the Robin and the family, Robin stayed with him longer than most women would have done. She deserves the major share of his fortune as she has been there thru thick and thin.

Posted at 7:43PM on Apr 13th 2009 by RLG

50. It’s very sad to hear any marriage has to end, especially one of almost 30 years. So to all those Mel bashers, who have nothing better to do with their time than to judge him and throw stones at him for being the only cause of possible divorce, remember, “Let him who’s without sin, cast the first stone” (which no human is without sin, so no one should do). Also, “Judge not, that ye not be judged”. As for the unverified story that Mel and Robyn Gibson are really getting divorced, it hasn’t happened yet, so who knows if they will be able to patch things up. What’s really sad, though, is in our society of too many divorces, when anyone would be so thoughtless to applaud a divorce for whatever reasons, just to criticize Mel. Also, for whatever wrongs Mel may have done, he’s not God, nor ever claimed to be, and furthermore has over apologized for any mistakes he’s made. Hasn’t everyone heard of forgive and forget? Secondly, it should be remembered all the good things Mel has done for the world, like (1) helping so many to regain and strengthen their faith; (2) all the donations he’s made to hospitals who provide medical services for the poor in third world countries; (3) various huge donations for catastrophes relief, like Mexico’s earthquake, etc.; (4) financial support of Christian churches; (5) the Braveheart film which helped bring Scotland their independence; and (6) the selfless sacrifice he’s made of his life entertaining the whole world. As for his personal life, let’s face it, Mel Gibson probably could have most any woman out there, but yet, he stayed married for almost 30 years AND to the only woman he’s ever married. How many people can brag about that? Not a whole lot these days, especially in Hollywood. Instead of cheering Robyn for divorcing Mel, blaming him alone for their differences, we should all be supportive of the couple, and hope perhaps that they get marriage counseling to evade a separation they both might regret later. Maybe we should pray God does a miracle for them, like Mel has done for many throughout the world with The Passion Of The Christ film and other humanitarian deeds. Unlike some hateful bloggers who are ashamed, and for good reason, to reply with their real name, I proudly sign my name, Brenda Terzian, international book author, screenwriter, songwriter. And to you Mister Gibson, I’ll always respect you for the good you’ve done. I pray God gives you the strength to overcome all hard times, that you will continue your humane endeavors, and that God blesses you, now and forever. --- Brenda Terzian

Posted at 7:56PM on Apr 13th 2009 by Brenda Terzian

51. what a d-bag! I am sick of him preaching to the choir, while sleeping with it too! He acts holier than thou and yet it turns out he's unholier than anyone

Posted at 7:52PM on Apr 13th 2009 by criazy

52. Religious extremists suck and are incredibly ego-driven. Believing in a man that never existed, believing Christianity is original when it's a blatant rip-off of many Pagan religions of the time, and millennia before. The Son of God is a repackaging and rehashing of Sun Gods Osiris, Dionysus, Adonis, Asclepius, Krishna, Buddha, Mithra. The Mary/Virgin Birth, Passion, Crucifixion, Resurrection are not at all original; borrowed directly from Pagan beliefs and astrotheology. Catholics have a hell of a lot to answer to. Christians simply exposed Pagan mysteries then claimed them as their own whilst silencing anyone who spoke up against their fictional gospel story. I'm sure Mel would be offended so I'll continue to wish him off the planet so peace for all mankind can truly prevail.

Posted at 7:53PM on Apr 13th 2009 by zeitgeist.com

53. I really wish these folks luck. It's too bad they can't work things out.

I am available MEL! just sayin'.

Posted at 7:54PM on Apr 13th 2009 by Ferrari

54. me thinks it was the alcohol.. he is an alcoholic and can't put the bottle down...

maybe she has had enough... lots of times alcoholics are angry.. maybe she was sick of it..maybe getting behind the wheel one too many times with the family on board...

who knows? but anyway... i hope they can reach an agreement.... for the sake of their children and each other's sanity and emotional well being.....

Posted at 8:03PM on Apr 13th 2009 by ilovetheshowmadmen

55. Is Mel blaming the Jews for this one yet?

Posted at 8:04PM on Apr 13th 2009 by Ed

56. Hey Zeitgeist,

The message of Christianity is about God and love. You write down some pretty fervent arguments. What do you stand for besides talking about what you are against?

Good luck.

Posted at 8:08PM on Apr 13th 2009 by Zeitgeist.com

57. Does MEL own a wig, or ever worn one? Was that a wig in Braveheart or his REAL hair, it looked fishy to me, kinda like Phil Spector's wig? Did Phil loan it out to Mel? Do they know each other, they are both from Hollywood right?

Let's stick to the REAL story people...I mean Phil Spector wears one..Can he wear it to jail?
Which story am I posting on?
Mel Gibson or Phil Spector? They ARE BOTH GOOD PEOPLE RIGHT? As long as they wear wigs right?

Posted at 8:10PM on Apr 13th 2009 by tabbycat2022

58. to #48- he is an alcoholic and can't put the bottle down...BUT what IF he set the bottle down nicely on his wig!

Posted at 8:12PM on Apr 13th 2009 by tabbycat2022

59. #49 Ed, Just a matter of time.

Posted at 8:13PM on Apr 13th 2009 by QE2

60. Does MEL own a wig, or ever worn one? Was that a wig in Braveheart or his REAL hair, it looked fishy to me, kinda like Phil Spector's wig? Did Phil loan it out to Mel? Do they know each other, they are both from Hollywood right?

Let's stick to the REAL story people...I mean Phil Spector wears one..Can he wear it to jail?
Which story am I posting on?
Mel Gibson or Phil Spector? They ARE BOTH GOOD PEOPLE RIGHT? As long as they wear wigs right?

Posted at 8:16PM on Apr 13th 2009 by tabbycat2022

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