Earl of Devon files for divorce from his Baywatch wife: Charles Courtenay and AJ Langer announce their divorce after 18 years, saying ‘the well-being’ of their two children is now the ‘top priority’
- Earl of Devon and AJ Langer have gone their separate ways after eighteen years of marriage
The Earl of Devon is divorcing his former Baywatch star wife, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’.
Charles Courtenay is filing to end his and AJ Langer’s 18-year marriage after saying he left her because they could no longer get along.
Langer – known for her role as Caroline Larkin in the blockbuster show on the Beach – also appeared in the 1990s teen drama My So-Called Life.
The couple married in 2005 at Powderham Castle, near Exeter, and have two children.
As part of the divorce, Courtenay filed a petition joint custody of Joscelyn, 16, and Jack, 14.
Charles Courtenay files to end the 18-year marriage he and AJ Langer had together
After getting married, they initially lived in California so that Langer could pursue her acting career in Hollywood
Charlie Courtenay, 19th Earl of Devon and Member of the House of Lords, pictured with his wife AJ Langer at Powderham Castle
A statement on behalf of the earl said: ‘After much care and consideration, Charles Courtenay, the Earl of Devon, and the Countess of Devon, Allison Joy Courtenay, have made the decision to separate and divorce.
“Charlie would like to express his gratitude for his partnership with AJ and all that they have created together as parents, friends and partners, both in Los Angeles and at Powderham.
“The well-being of their wonderful children is the top priority as he and AJ will focus on co-parenting in the coming years.
“Charlie is grateful for their supportive communities in Devon and California, and he politely requests that his and his family’s privacy be respected at this time.”
Details of the divorce filing were first reported by the Blast website.
AJ Langer on the right in Meet The Deedles, a 1998 comedy that also starred Paul Walker
As part of the divorce, Courtenay filed for joint custody of the couple’s children, Joscelyn, 16, and Jack, 14.
The information in the filing shows that the couple had separated over a month ago, on September 30.
They had met at a party in Las Vegas in 2002 and had no idea who the other was.
The Count was an intellectual property lawyer, but they fell in love as soon as their eyes met.
After getting married, they initially lived in California so that Langer could pursue her acting career in Hollywood.
But they later moved to Britain to live, a change she hinted on a podcast had been challenging.
On the Celebrity Catch Up show, Langer said: ‘I was a completely independent person from the age of 15.
‘I lived alone for years, traveled a lot alone and always lived to the beat of my own drum.
‘Then I was in the middle of a very intense and very deep-rooted patriarchy.
‘It was really fascinating.’