The Alfonso Ribeiro And Robin Stapler Divorce

In August 2006, Alfonso Ribeiro and Robin Stapler divorced in California after reaching a settlement of an undisclosed amount. Today, Ribeiro is busy producing the animated “1-Second Film, ” due out sometime in 2007. Stapler is likewise engaged in acting, having guest appearances in a number of television shows.


“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star Alfonso Ribeiro has split from his wife of four years Robin Stapler, divorce records released showed. Ribeiro is best known for playing Will Smith's preppy cousin Carlton Banks on the hit TV show. The actor got his start via the '80s series “Silver Spoons” and once danced with pop idol Michael Jackson in a Pepsi commercial. Ribeiro's actress-wife Stapler appeared in episodes of “The Steve Harvey Show, ” “Star Trek: Voyager” and “The Parkers.” Her film credits include “Boys Life” (1995) and “The Disco Years” (1991).

Data about Alfonso Ribeiro and Robin Stapler from Divorce Records

After four years of marriage, Alfonso Ribeiro has decided to call it quits with his wife, actress Robin Stapler, public divorce records for the couple revealed. Ribeiro, who played Will Smith's sidekick in the 1990-1996 sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” formally filed divorce papers in Los Angeles Superior Court on August 9, 2006.

In marriage divorce records released to the media, it was found that Ribeiro, 35, cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the breakup. The couple tied the knot in January 2002, a divorce records search showed. Ribeiro and Stapler have one child together, a three-year-old daughter named Sienna.

According to available public divorce records documents, Ribeiro asked for joint legal custody of the pair's daughter, while physical custody was to remain with his estranged wife. The marriage divorce records papers also outlined Ribeiro's and Stapler's visitation plans – specifically, Wednesday afternoons and alternate weekends. Related divorce records information indicated that the former “Silver Spoons” costar wished to maintain visitation rights with their daughter.

Alfonso Ribeiro met Robin Stapler met while filming the “In the House” series back in 1999. It was reportedly love at first sight for the two. Romance bloomed after Ribeiro approached Stapler on the set and inquired about her after-work plans. The two went out to dinner, hit it off and had been together since.

As Ribeiro's marital union came to an end, his professional career got a fresh start with the August 29, 2006 premiere of the new FOX reality show “Celebrity Duets” that paired real singing stars with non-singing entertainers in a talent competition. On September 29, 2006, Ribeiro was proclaimed as winner of the reality show. Lucy Lawless finished second while Hal Sparks took third place.

The “Fresh Prince” actor also recently turned director, having helmed episodes of several shows including “All of Us, ” “Eve” and “One on One, ” which were created by old pal Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith. Ribeiro currently resides in Los Angeles, related public divorce records showed.

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