Kato Kaelin, the media personality best known as the star witness in the infamous OJ Simpson murder trial, is divorcing his wife of four years, Nan Xue Kaelin. The filing comes just days after the death of former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman at age 74.
Divorce Filing Details
The 67-year-old, born Brian Gerard 'Kato' Kaelin, married Nan Xue Kaelin on September 17, 2021. According to TMZ, the couple filed a joint petition for dissolution in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Wednesday. They separated on August 1, 2025, as per court documents. The filing states there are no minor children, no real property, and no community assets or liabilities to divide. Both parties have waived any right to spousal support.
Kaelin told TMZ: 'Nan is the most wonderful and beautiful woman in the world. We will 4EVER be great friends and have laughter between us. Please respect our privacy.' This is Kaelin's second divorce; he was previously married to Cynthia Coulter from July 1983 to 1989.
Background and Fame from OJ Simpson Trial
Kaelin gained widespread recognition during the 1995 OJ Simpson murder trial, often referred to as 'the trial of the century.' He was living in a guest house at Simpson's Brentwood mansion on the night of the murders of Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman on June 12, 1994. Kaelin, a friend of Nicole Brown, testified against Simpson, casting doubt on Simpson's whereabouts that night.
His testimony was crucial: he stated that he and Simpson ate McDonald's at Simpson's home that evening, and he last saw Simpson around 9:30 p.m. Prosecutors alleged that Simpson killed Brown and Goldman between 10:00 and 10:30 p.m. Kaelin also testified to hearing sounds on the property later that night, which prosecutors attributed to Simpson's return. Additionally, he noted that Simpson was wearing a dark blue shirt earlier but had changed when Kaelin saw him later, linking to blue cotton fibers found at the crime scene.
Life After the Trial
Following Simpson's acquittal in October 1995, Kaelin capitalized on his fame, appearing in numerous talk shows, sketch comedy shows like Mad TV and Mr. Show, and films such as BASEketball. He continues to be a regular interview guest regarding the Simpson case and has more film projects in development.
Simpson died in April 2024 after battling cancer. Kaelin hails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and began his entertainment career while at the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire, hosting a talk show and game show for a local station.
