Angela Weiss/Getty Vinessa Shaw's husband Kristopher Gifford filed for divorce on May 22, citing irreconcilable differences TheHocus Pocusstar and graphic designer's official date of separation is listed as Oct. 25, 2023 Gifford is also seeking joint legal and physical custody of their 7-year-old son Jack Vinessa Shaw's husband Kristopher Gifford has filed for divorce. The graphic designer filed for divorce from theHocus Pocusstar, 48, on Thursday, May 22, citing irreconcilable differences, according to court documents viewed by PEOPLE.TMZwas first to report the news. Gifford listed their date of separation as Oct. 25, 2023, in the filing, which also listed their marriage date as Nov. 20, 2007, meaning their split two years ago came just a month shy of their 16th anniversary. The filing also showed that Gifford is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their 7-year-old son Jack and is not seeking spousal support. Representatives for Shaw did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Saturday, May 24. Prior to their separation, the Los Angeles-based actress last posted about Gifford on social media in July 2023. OnInstagram, Shaw shared a snap of the pair at an axe-throwing range to celebrate her 46th birthday. The previous month, Gifford also appeared on Shaw's Instagram feed, hugging their son in apostthat theRay Donovanalum simply captioned, "Father's Day 🥹." Gifford last featured his now-estranged wife on his ownInstagramwhen he marked Independence Day in 2023 with a snap of the actress posing in front of an American flag. Vinessa Shaw/Instagram The actress and graphic designerwelcomed son Jackin February 2018. Shaw announced the news at the time onInstagram. Alongside a black-and-white photo of the newborn's hand, she wrote that "after a long labor with many complications, Baby Jack was finally born two and a half weeks after his due date on 2.20.2018 weighing in at 9lbs 9oz!!! 🥊!" "Needless to say, we are overjoyed about our new little addition!" Shaw continued, in part. "He and I went through a lot, as the plans of having a natural birth were derailed. But with the support of so many people: family, midwives, and hospital staff, we came out victorious, healthy, and happy!" Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Walt Disney Pictures Shaw is perhapsbest known for her role inHocus Pocus, though she did not return for the2022 sequel film. The actress played Allison, the love interest to protagonist Max (Omri Katz) in Disney's Halloween classic, which also starsBette Midler,Sarah Jessica Parker,Kathy Najimyas the magical Sanderson sistersandThora Birchas Max's little sister, Dani. Shaw is also known for her roles in filmsEyes Wide Shut,Two Loversand3:10 to Yuma. More recently, she made one-episode appearances on bothYellowstoneand theCruel Intentionsreboot series. Read the original article onPeople
