Hila Klein has filed for divorce from Ethan Klein, and the paperwork confirms what the internet has been buzzing about since last week. The filing lists an October 13, 2026 separation date, just days after the couple’s 14th anniversary. It comes on the heels of Hila’s Instagram statement accusing Ethan of a six-month affair and saying he lied repeatedly before admitting to it.
The consequences have been swift. Ethan was fired from the H3 Podcast, the show the couple built into a 2.5 million subscriber platform. The show’s crew released a statement supporting Hila and expressing disgust at his actions. In her filing, Hila is seeking joint custody of their three minor children, spousal support, restoration of her maiden name, and legal fees. She’s represented by Laura Wasser, the attorney known for handling high-profile celebrity divorces.
The couple met in 2007 on Ethan’s Birthright trip and married in 2012. Hila described the situation in raw terms, saying she is“living a nightmare I can’t wake from”and that the person she trusted for 20 years“evaporated overnight.”Fans have flooded social media with support for Hila and the kids.
What do you think: should a couple ever run a business together, or is a marriage and a business too much to protect at once? Sound off in the comments.
About the Author
Local Lawton
Local Lawton is a contributor to LocalBeat, covering local news and community stories.