Where Is Afton Smith Today? Inside Brendan Fraser's Ex-Wife's Low-Key Life
By Elena Rostova
In December 2007, Fraser’s publicist confirmed that the couple had decided to divorce after nine years of marriage. The dissolution finalized in 2009, but the quiet split ruptured into tabloid headlines four years later. The public clash centered on Fraser’s petition to reduce his spousal maintenance obligations.
Under the original 2009 divorce decree issued by a Connecticut court, Fraser was ordered to pay $50,000 per month in spousal support for a period of ten years, alongside $25,000 per month in child support, totaling $900,000 annually. In early 2013, Fraser petitioned for a downward modification, arguing that severe physical injuries, including partial knee replacements, lumbar laminectomies, and vocal cord repairs sustained during physical stunt work, had permanently impaired his earning capacity.
Smith’s legal team fiercely contested the reduction. Court filings revealed intense disagreements over Fraser's projected earnings, with Smith alleging that her former husband had concealed financial assets and forthcoming box-office payouts. Fraser countered with full disclosure of his medical conditions and diminished annual residuals. The legal wrangling eventually concluded out of public view, and the ten-year spousal support window terminated in 2019, closing the financial chapter that briefly defined her media profile.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
