Akon’s wife has filed for divorce just FOUR days before their 29th wedding anniversary 💔

Key Facts

Parties and marriage

• Michael Madsen (66) and DeAnna Madsen (64) were married on April 15, 1996. People.com+2The Independent+2

• They have been separated since shortly after the death of their son Hudson in January 2022. People.com+2People.com+2

Children

• They shared at least three children:

  • Hudson, who died by suicide on January 25, 2022, aged 26. TMZ+3People.com+3People.com+3

  • Calvin, 27 at time of reports. People.com

  • Luke, 18. People.com

Allegations and statements in the divorce filing

• Michael cites irreconcilable differences as the formal legal ground for divorce. People.com+2The Independent+2

• However, he claims those differences “do not adequately describe” the reasons for divorce. The Independent+1

• More serious allegations include that DeAnna’s neglect, drinking, and alcoholism “drove” their son Hudson to suicide. People.com+2People.com+2

• Michael also alleges the marriage was abusive, co‑dependent, and toxic. The Independent+2People.com+2

• He claims DeAnna broke into his Malibu residence, which led to his wrongful arrest for domestic violence. The Independent+2People.com+2

Legal actions

• Michael filed the divorce petition on September 17, 2024. People.com+2People.com+2

• Along with the divorce, he has requested a domestic violence prevention restraining order that would protect him and their son Luke. People.com+1

• There was a prior incident: in August 2024, Michael was arrested in Malibu for a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. He denies the charge. He posted a $20,000 bond. People.com+3People.com+3The Independent+3

Responses

• DeAnna has reportedly said that Michael is “struggling with his own personal issues.” People.com+1

• The family, including their children, have asked for privacy. People.com+1