Director David Lynch’s Fourth Wife, Emily Stofle, Files Divorce, Seeks Sole Custody Of Daughter & Financial Support

Filmmaker David Lynch and his fourth wife, actress Emily Stofle, have filed for divorce after 14 years of marriage.

They met while shooting his 2006 film, Inland Empire. They married in February 2009, two years after his divorce with fellow director Mary Sweeney.

Previous to Sweeny, Lynch was married to Peggy Lunch from 1967 to 1974. Later, he married Mary Fisk, and they were married from 1977 to 1987.

Stofle was also in Lynch’s limited series Peaks: The Return in 2017.

The 45-year-old actress initiated the divorce and made several demands on her petition.

The split has reportedly not been amicable, as Stofle has asked the court to grant sole legal and physical custody of their 11-year-old daughter, Lula Lynch.

She is agreeable with Lynch having visitation rights to their daughter.

She wants Lynch to cover the cost of her attorneys’ fees and to pay her spousal support.

He has three other children from his previous marriages: Jennifer Lynch, 55, is Lunch’s daughter; Austin Jack Lynch, 41, is Fisk’s son; Riley Lynch, 31, is Sweeney’s son.

In June 2018, he opened up about his parenthood.

“See, I’m not — I’m not the greatest parent,” he told Vulture. “I love all my children, and we get along great, but in the early years, before you can have a relationship or talk to them, it’s tough.”

He spoke about his divorce and how that has affected his relationships with his children.

“I’ve got four kids and three divorces,” he added. “The work is the main thing, and I know I’ve caused suffering. But simultaneously, I have a huge love for the kids.”