“Big Fat Liar” actor Frankie Muniz is clapping back at a conservative political commentator who slammed his “bizarre” divorce announcement. According to a previous report from The Blast, Frankie revealed yesterday, July 1, 2026, that he was divorcing his “baby momma,” Paige Price Muniz. He said that their separation wasn’t the result of a nasty falling-out, but rather a deep commitment to their 5-year-old son, Mauz. The actor said that he and Paige plan to continue their deep friendship and be the best parents to their kid.
In Frankie‘s original divorce announcement, the actor posted a video of him and his soon-to-be ex-wife, Paige, dancing with their son, Mauz. The actor captioned the clip, “Who says you can’t stay best friends with your baby momma?”
Frankie received backlash over his comments, as many questioned why the 40-year-old appeared to be making light of divorce. Conservative commentator Michael Knowles was among the critics. He said, “Muniz deleted the bizarre video of him and his wife dancing to celebrate their divorce.”
Knowles added, “But he reposted the same nauseous text. This is the most offensive part of liberal ‘morality.’ It’s not enough that we tolerate their sin and vice. They demand that we celebrate it.”
Frankie Muniz Claps Back At Knowles After Claiming The Actor Was ‘Celebrating’ The Downfall Of His Marriage
It didn’t take long for Frankie to respond to Knowles and clarify his position. According to the “Malcolm in the Middle” performer, his initial post was meant to highlight that he and Paige can remain amicable amid their separation.
“It wasn’t to celebrate our divorce. Far from it. We grieved our divorce beyond anything you can imagine,” Frankie responded. “It was to celebrate the fact that we’re both adults and can handle it like adults moving forward, amicably.”
Frankie said that the reason he received such backlash is due to the state of the world right now. “Everyone is just used to the hideous mudslinging a lot of couples do at the end of a relationship, so they don’t know how to take it when two people are cordial,” he finished.
Frankie Muniz Announced His Divorce From His Partner With A Lengthy Post On Instagram
In the caption of his original post, Frankie opened up about his and Paige’s split, saying that after 10 years together, they’ve decided to separate but maintain a “deep friendship as co-parents.”
He thanked Paige elsewhere in his post, saying he was “endlessly grateful” for the support she’s given him while he’s pursued his dreams.
“She put her own dreams on hold so I could chase mine, and she was always my biggest supporter,” he wrote. “That foundation of respect and friendship isn’t going anywhere. We’re excited to keep building Muniz Racing together and to co-parent our boy with the same teamwork and love we’ve always had.”
More About Frankie’s Relationship With Paige
Frankie and Paige got married in a formal ceremony in February 2020 after eloping the year before. The pair got engaged in November 2018 at an Arizona festival, which Frankie posted about online.
“So thankful this Thanksgiving for my FIANCEE!” the New Jersey native said about the engagement online. “Yep, @pogprice said yes! She makes my life instantly better! We’re eating our Thanksgiving dinner at Boston Market, but I wouldn’t want it any other way, as long as [I] have her by my side! #sheismyrock.”
Regarding their wedding, Frankie called the moment “perfect” while opening up about the special day. “From the moment of waking up together and jumping on the bed hyping each other up, to helping our wedding planner with setting things up at the venue, all the way to walking down the aisle with my best friend hand in hand with our closest friends and family in attendance. Everything was just so us,” he said.
What Other Celebrities Split This Year?
In addition to Frankie and Paige, several other celebrities ended their relationships this year, including Jack White and Olivia Jean, Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo, Ryan Lochte and Kayla Reid, Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson, Haylie Duff & Matthew Rosenberg, and many more.
