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We haven’t heard much about the reasons why Kelsey Grammer’s wife of 13 years filed for divorce. So far there has only been one suspicious-sounding story on TMZ claiming it was the last straw for Camille Grammer when Kelsey failed to call his children on Father’s Day. As many of you pointed out, the kids are supposed to call their dad on Father’s Day and not the other way around. It sounded like a bogus excuse. Kelsey addresses this in a pretty thoughtful entry on his blog, and says he was on vacation with some friends and did call his kids. He was hoping that his wife would take care of that and call him first, but when she didn’t he took the initiative. He also writes that the photos of him kissing a “dirty blond” after dinner were with his daughter and were innocent, but that “the time will come when I do see another woman.” Is that time now and is he already seeing someone? Kelsey and Camille have daughter Mason (yes, a daughter named Mason), 8, and son Jude, 6, both born through a surrogate due to Camille’s medical problems.
Here’s what Grammer wrote:
For those of you who have expressed your concern, I have had a very interesting week to say the least. I would like to start out by saying that both Camille and I have sworn to avoid any public forum as we go through what is bound to be a difficult process. However, when faced with malicious and unfounded rumors, I will defend myself. Some comments have surfaced about Father’s Day. I don’t know who is generating them but the truth is that I did call my kids that evening. Frankly, I was surprised that they did not call me in the morning but I was thousands of miles away and working that day so I didn’t give it a second thought. I had texted Camille that morning to wish her Dad a Happy Father’s Day. I hoped that might serve as a reminder. I love my kids and I miss them terribly. Camille and I had actually discussed bringing the kids out for that weekend but the family was scheduled to come out the following week for the month of July. I thought: why have them fly to NY twice in the same week? Anyway, after the matinee, I and two of my old buddies drove up-state to spend a little time in the mountains. We stopped for dinner and when we got to the house (which has no cell service, by the way), I called them to see how they were doing as I do almost every night at around the same time, 11PM my time–8PM their time, just before they go to bed. Apparently, Mason had been upset earlier that day because she was missing me. I spoke to her for some time and reassured her that I loved her and that I would be seeing her soon. I have spoken to her and her brother Jude every day since and had called them every day before; perhaps it was foolish of me to expect a call on Father’s Day, but frankly I did.
A rumor from the “bottom of the barrel set” has surfaced about me and a dirty blond at a restaurant in NYC. It was April and we were seen smooching at Five Napkin Burger. The dirty blond was my daughter Spencer, who was visiting that entire month. I do take issue with the characterization that we were smooching but surely if that were the case then even I admit it might be newsworthy in some fashion. Certainly, the time will come when I do see another woman. I expect Camille to see other men. I hope people and the press will understand that we are both free to carry on with our lives. I ask that everyone remain discreet for the sake of our children; I will certainly do so.
Lastly, Camille and I had been discussing the possibility of a separation for some time before all this happened. She finally decided she should file. I respect her for this decision. I mean her no harm. I hope to have a great partnership with her in the raising of our children. I have always been proud to be their Dad; I have always been very involved in their lives. Ask anyone that knows us.
All the best to you. Hoping this helps to clarify a few things for those of you who might be interested. In closing, let me say that Camille and I shared many wonderful things throughout our years together; there were just a few things that we couldn’t work out. Gossip and the rumor mill always thrive during times like these, as in the Father’s Day story. Whatever might be said, I ask that you take the “high road”. I intend to do the same.
[From Kelsey Grammer's blog via TMZ]
That was very well put and I find myself siding with him. I don’t know the other side of the story, though, and it’s hard to tell why their marriage dissolved. Maybe he was a complete jerk or cheated or something, but his wife at least should have had the kids call him on Father’s Day. Despite Kelsey calling for civility I have a feeling that Camille is about to leak her side of the story in response. We’ll also get a chance to know her as part of the cast of upcoming reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Photos are from 6/18/10 (red dress) and 4/18/10, credit: Joseph Marzullo/Wenn.com
Written by Celebitchy
Posted in Camille Grammer, Divorces, Kelsey Grammer, Photos
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That was all very eloquent and even a little funny (the remark about his daughter) but damn doesn’t he sound *just* like Frasier? Unnecessarily verbose?
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Of Course the kids should call him on Father’s Day…
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I liked it. He’s didn’t attack her in the least, he stated his side. addressed the rumors. the end.
I find myself siding with him as well.
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i LOVE frasier, watch it every night..dont care for his divorce, aren´t there any “non-messy” divorces in the world
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Very classy way of handling the situation. And yes, the kids should call him and he shouldn’t have to prompt his wife to do so. If he had the kids on Mother’s Day I am sure she would’ve expected a call.
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Very classy indeed
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nice face lift, Kelsey.
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The face-lift may be a clue as to what happened to this marriage. Many addicts have trouble when they have surgery because they get hooked on the painkillers they have to take to recover. KG is a recovering addict and was doing well for many years. Maybe he relapsed – which would be tough for him. If that is what happened I hope he gets help.
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I think Camille leaked this to create interest in her “character” on RHOBH.
I don’t find his explanation verbose, but then again we live in a twitter universe.
When this showed up on various blogs as the straw that broke the camel’s back on her side I thought — you’ve got to be kidding me. Why should that be her issue? Why didn’t she call him? Looks like she was looking for drama and an excuse. She could be a marvelous, wonderful person but the timing of the divorce is very convenient for her upcoming show.
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Kelsey should stop marrying hookers/strippers/bimbos and maybe he would have less trouble when it goes south. Can’t wait to hear her response!
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Children should call their fathers on Father’s Day, period. If they’re too young (which does not apply to KG’s kids), the children’s mother should make the call.
I like what he wrote – classy, no attacking, no name-calling; how refreshing!
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I don’t get this argument at all. He’s not supposed to call his kids on fathers day. They’re supposed to call him if they’re old enough to do so on their own their mom should tell them to (as long as the kids and dad have a good relationship). I have no idea why she’s making a big deal of him not doing something that she was supposed to make sure got done.
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Here comes the mud slinging. I do believe a word that coming from her and her lawyers.Kelsey don’t even answer these stupid remarks
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Why does Kelsey always go for cheap women??? Therein lies many of his woes.
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No one ever learns from the heartaches and hassles that Hugh Hefner experiences.
Men shouldn’t marry former Playboy models.
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I simply think his wife got too “old” for him. Isn’t she 41 now? For a Playmate, she’s reached her expiration date. Many men have dumped their wives when they reach the big 40, including Donald Trump, Keith Richard (his common-law wife Anita Pallenberg), Hugh Hefner (still married to her, though), etc. Kelsey will undoubtedly turn up with a new model, maybe 28 to 32 years old quite soon (publicly, I assume he’s dating her already).
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The reason they are getting divorced is she insisted on joining the show the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and he has ZERO interest in that and doesn’t want a wife to do that trashy show (and doesn’t want his kids on it). She cares more about promoting herself than staying married to him. She is an idiot anyway.
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I love him, and I feel for him – he’s had a very hard life. It’s a classy response and I hope for everyone’s sake that Camille handles things as well.
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I love kelsey, a real class act. after watching RHBH, i do not know how you
could be with that woman so long.
good luck. hope the kids do well.
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Goodness, folks! I sometimes think the public will fall for anything a celebrity puts out there if they like their acting persona. He is an actor. He is great at lying. He is repeating past poor behavior. I’m proud that they want to put the kids first. Divorce is really hard on children – too bad.
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Divorcing is never an easy process, and should be the last resort when all else fails. However, in this case, with that absolute caustic witch of a woman, Camille, all I can say is RUN, KELSEY, RUN!!
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Well, I don’t know…now that some facts have been publicized…they weren’t intimate but good friends? Well, it sounds like he latched onto her…when he needed a steady influence and she helped him…now he’s trying to relive his youth. Pitiful…if you didn’t have a real marriage why wait so long? I don’t thik Camille is so terrible. Sounds like she got used a little to me.
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The smallest things can cause big problems when relationships break down. I hope that both parties can be forgiving and forgiven the pain of the past and move on with their lives while still wanting the best for each other. That way, the children will have the best possible chance of growing up in healthy family environments despite their parents’ divorce.
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