Did Afton Smith Remarry? the Truth Behind Brendan Fraser’s Ex-Wife and Her Rumored New Husband
By James H. Sterling
The couple's public image as an enduring Hollywood pair fractured in December 2007 when Fraser’s publicist confirmed that the nine-year marriage had ended. The formal divorce was finalized in 2009, setting up a complex co-parenting agreement and substantial monthly financial obligations.
Under the initial settlement terms, Fraser agreed to pay $50,000 per month in spousal support (alimony) for a stipulated period, alongside $25,000 per month in child support, totaling $900,000 annually. In early 2013, the arrangement spilled into public court filings in Connecticut when Fraser filed a motion to modify the alimony obligations, arguing that severe physical injuries, spinal surgeries, and declining film revenues had made the payments unsustainable.
Smith countered the filing, alleging in court submissions that Fraser had hidden substantial assets and anticipated contract income during their initial divorce proceedings. Fraser refuted those claims, documenting millions of dollars in ongoing medical expenses stemming from stunt-related injuries sustained across his physical action career. The dispute brought intense, unwelcome media scrutiny upon both parties before the alimony term expired, effectively closing the book on their legal entanglements.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
