Hollywood star Mel Gibson and his partner, screenwriter Rosalind Ross, have announced the end of their nine-year relationship in a joint statement, taking many fans by surprise. The couple, who share a young son, stated they remain committed to co-parenting, shifting the spotlight onto the actor and director's extensive family life.
The pair confirmed their separation on Tuesday, revealing they had parted ways quietly. "Although it's sad to end this chapter in our lives, we are blessed with a beautiful son and will continue to be the best parents possible," their statement read. This development turns attention to Gibson's role as a father to nine children from three different partners.
A Blended Family: Gibson's Children from Previous Relationships
Mel Gibson's family tree is both large and complex. The majority of his children are from his long marriage to Robyn Moore, which lasted 29 years before she filed for divorce in 2009. During their marriage, the couple welcomed seven children.
Their eldest is daughter Hannah, 45, born in 1980 in Australia. Gibson missed her birth as he was filming 'Gallipoli' in Egypt, listening over the phone. Hannah has worked in the film industry as a production assistant and makeup artist on her father's projects. She is now married to musician Kenny Wayne Shepherd and is a mother of six.
The couple's twin sons, Christian and Edward, were born in 1982. Christian, 43, has followed his father into the film world as a camera operator, working on 'Hacksaw Ridge' and 'Daddy's Home 2'. Edward, also 43, pursued a different path, studying glass blowing and running an interiors business called Natural Edge.
They were followed by William (Will), 40, born in 1985, who has largely stayed out of the public eye. Louie, 37, born in 1988, is a film director, married to actress Annet Mahendru, with whom he has a child.
Milo Gibson, 35, born in 1990, initially worked as an electrician before becoming an actor, starring in his father's film 'Hacksaw Ridge'. The youngest child from Gibson's marriage to Moore is Thomas, now 26, who was just ten years old when his parents divorced.
Later Additions: Lucia and Lars
Following his separation from Moore, Gibson began a relationship with Russian musician Oksana Grigorieva. Their daughter, Lucia, was born in 2009. Their split in 2010 led to a highly publicised and bitter custody battle, though both later expressed a desire to improve their co-parenting. Lucia, now 16, made a rare public appearance with her father in September 2024 at the premiere of his film 'Monster Summer'.
Gibson's most recent relationship was with equestrian and screenwriter Rosalind Ross, which began in 2014. They welcomed their son, Lars Gerard Gibson, in 2017. A source close to the couple at the time said, "Mel loves being a dad and he and Rose can't wait to be parents together." Lars is Gibson's ninth and youngest child.
Life After the Split: Co-Parenting and Moving Forward
The end of Gibson's relationship with Ross marks a new chapter focused on shared parenting. Their statement emphasised their commitment to raising their son together, a sentiment that echoes his previous co-parenting arrangements.
Despite his fame, Gibson has generally succeeded in keeping his children away from intense media scrutiny. However, recent events like the 'Monster Summer' premiere, where he was joined by Lucia and Lars, show a gradual easing of this privacy. As he adjusts to life post-split, his role as a father to his vast brood remains a central part of his life away from the camera.
