Blake Berris, who rose to fame as ‘Nick Fallon’ on NBC/Peacock’s Days of Our Lives, is going through a rough chapter as his marriage comes to an end. Reports have circulated that his estranged wife, Alexandra McGuinness, has filed for divorce. As the buzz around his marriage surfaces, let’s take a look at what happened between them.
Blake Berris’ estranged wife, Alexandra McGuinness, files for divorce
Actor Blake Berris’ estranged wife has officially filed for divorce. According to a report by TMZ, Alexandra McGuinness filed the official paperwork on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The court documents obtained by the media outlet showed that the couple has decided to part ways after almost a decade of marriage.
The news came as a shock to Blake Berris’ fans. However, the actor is yet to make a statement on the matter. Talking about Alexandra McGuinness, she is the daughter of former U2 manager Paul McGuinness. She is a filmmaker based in Los Angeles herself and has often garnered praise for her work. However, the question remains why the couple has decided to part ways.
Why are Blake Berris and Alexandra McGuinness getting a divorce?
Alexandra McGuinness might have filed for divorce in October 2026, but the couple has allegedly been separated for years. According to the court documents obtained by the media outlet, she filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. The documents also shed light on her separation from Blake Berris, revealing they have been apart for over two years.
The document cited the date of their separation as September 11, 2024. According to the report, they tied the knot back on August 26, 2017, meaning they were married for about seven years before calling it quits. Alexandra McGuinness has further stated that she and Blake Berris share three minor children. The couple reportedly welcomed their first child, a son named Lir, in 2019, before their family grew to five with the arrival of twin boys in 2021. The filing states that the filmmaker is requesting joint legal and physical custody of the kids.
She is also requesting spousal support and wants to prevent the court from awarding him any support. Talking about their love story, while not many details are available, it is said that the couple got married in County Wicklow. While they kept their personal life away from the limelight, they did share projects with Blake Berris, working on Alexandra McGuinness’s projects, including She’s Missing and Riders.
While Alexandra McGuinness continued to keep her private life out of the spotlight, Blake Berris debuted his relationship with Busy Philipps in 2025. The couple made their red carpet debut at the 2025 Daytime Emmys almost a year ago. Photos from the star-studded arrivals show Busy in a red strapless floor-length gown as she stood with her arm around Blake, who wore a navy blue suit.
As for Blake Berris’ career, he rose to fame on Days of Our Lives as ‘Nick’ and later returned to the long-running soap as ‘Everett Lynch’. His work on the series earned him recognition from the Daytime Emmy Awards. While Alexandra McGuinness has a private Instagram account, Blake often shared moments from his life, including his children, on social media.
What are your thoughts on Alexandra McGuinness and Blake Berris’ divorce?
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