Sad: "Mel Gibson's Wife Files for Divorce"

The director of the Passion of the Christ had an unpleasant Holy Thursday this year:

Mel Gibson’s wife has filed for divorce from the actor after 28 years of marriage.

Robyn Gibson cited irreconcilable differences in the papers, which she signed last Thursday. According to TMZ, there is no prenuptial agreement between the couple, who married in 1980.

Gibson is worth an estimated $900 million. Robyn Gibson is reportedly seeking spousal support, joint custody of their child Tom (the only minor of their 7 children together) and attorney fees. (FOX)

Let's keep the Gibson family in our prayers.

"Mel Gibson pours millions into extremist Catholic sect"

A sad tale:

"Australian actor Mel Gibson has poured another $15.2 million into his controversial private church in California’s exclusive beachside suburb of Malibu.

US federal tax filings showed Gibson’s Holy Family Catholic Church now has tax-free assets worth a total of $64 million.

Gibson is the sole contributor to the church, which has a small congregation of about 70 members and follows a 500-year-old ethos.

Among the church’s assets were art works with a listed value of almost $760,000." (Religion News Blog)

I love his movies, but can't countenance the way he's spending his profits.

Speaking of the former - has anyone heard rumors about what his next planned movie might be?

It's my understanding that he's still sitting on significant profits from The Passion of the Christ and even Apocalypto broke even (or did slightly better). So he doesn't need outside funding.

I've heard rumors ranging from a life of John Paul II to an adaptation of the Book of Maccabees.

Either would be awesome.