‘Party of Five’ Scott Wolf and Wife Kelley Announce Divorce After 21 Years of Marriage
After more than two decades together, actor Scott Wolf and his wife Kelley are ending their marriage.
Wolf, best known for his role as Bailey Salinger on the 1990s drama Party of Five, confirmed the split in a statement shared Tuesday (June 11), revealing that he has filed for divorce.
“After 21 years of marriage, I have made the most difficult decision of my life and filed for divorce from my wife Kelley,” he said. “Our children have always been—and continue to be—the loves of our lives and our every priority, so I kindly ask for privacy at this time as we help guide them through this new chapter.”
Scott and Kelley married in 2004 and share three children: Jackson, Miller, and Lucy.
Kelley also addressed the separation in an emotional Instagram post, writing, “It is with a heavy heart that Scott and I are moving forward with the dissolution of our marriage.” Accompanied by a photo of a lion, she described the decision as the end of a long, private journey rooted in “hope, patience, and care for our children.”
Though she didn’t disclose specifics, Kelley expressed peace with her decision and praised Scott as “one of the best fathers I’ve ever known” and “one of the best partners a woman could have the privilege of sharing life with.”
“He is kind, thoughtful, funny, and beautiful in spirit,” she wrote. “We both look forward to an extraordinary life centered around the most extraordinary children.”
The announcement comes just one week after what would have been their 21st wedding anniversary. Neither marked the date publicly.
In a 2024 post, Kelley revealed that their marriage had hit a breaking point, admitting she nearly left. She recalled telling Scott, “I love you more than I’ve ever loved anybody. I almost loved you enough to stop loving myself.” She said that Scott fought to save their relationship, leading to what she described as a deep, transformative reconnection.
The couple met in 2002 after Kelley’s appearance on The Real World: New Orleans and her win on The Real World/Road Rules Challenge. They later crossed paths in New York City, where their relationship began.
Wolf rose to fame in the mid-90s with Party of Five, starring alongside Matthew Fox, Neve Campbell, and Lacey Chabert. The series aired for six seasons and became a defining drama of its time.
As they move forward separately, both Scott and Kelley emphasized that their focus remains firmly on their children and personal healing. “Please respect our privacy during this time,” Kelley wrote. “Healing isn’t loud. It’s sacred.”
