Like him, the celebrity’s now-former spouse also found her place in the entertainment world, a space where they met. The couple exchanged vows in September 1993 and, three years later, celebrated the arrival of their only child in April 1996.

He also reflected on his personal growth, stating that the version of himself who once spent time on the casino floor would soon evolve into someone focused on building a better life. He believed this transformation was the best way to care for himself without causing pain to those who cared about him.

In addition to his struggles with addiction, the family man also faced a serious health issue that required life-changing surgery. He discovered he had kidney disease, a condition he believed might have been preventable during his childhood.

“Kidney disease is not painful; I mean it is painful because it shows up in fatigue. So, you’re always tired. It misled me to think that I was tired because I was working so hard when really my kidneys were shutting down,” the movie star divulged.

His then-wife made a profound decision and offered to donate one of her kidneys to save his life. When speaking on her heartfelt choice, she said, “It’s amazing to be able to help another human being in this way. You’re giving the gift of life.”

Meanwhile, her then-husband shared, “I think it was a miracle that my wife’s kidney could be used. Now I value each day because I don’t know how long this organ will hold out.”

The comedian used a pseudonym when he arrived at the hospital for privacy under the guise of a “Tom Ace” alias. The evening after the surgery, their daughter visited them at the hospital but could only see her mother instead.

Following the procedure, her then-husband felt better than ever and recovered steadily. Once his body showed no signs of rejecting the kidney, the family knew the surgery had been a success. Just three weeks later, he was even back to enjoying his favorite game, golf.

At that time, their daughter, Mayan Lopez, was just three years old, and Ann was determined for her to have her father in her life. After reevaluating their relationship, the couple decided to pursue therapy together, with George also committing to individual counseling. Ann noted that he took it “very seriously and became a better man.”

“It was a pretty devastating way to find out. Your husband is leading a double life, basically. So, I just made the decision that that was just not something I could tolerate. And I decided to divorce him,” Ann disclosed.

He admitted that he deserved the backlash, especially considering Ann had given him the “gift of life” by donating her kidney.

The couple separated in November 2010 after 17 years of marriage, finalizing their divorce in July 2011. The separation was reportedly free of drama.

In a TikTok video featuring both parents several years later, Mayan boldly questioned who was responsible for ending their marriage. Her mother jokingly pointed at her father and said, “Your dad didn’t realize that you had to stop dating when you got married. You have to stop dating other people when you [get] married.”