Afton Smith is widely known as the ex-wife of the renowned American-Canadian actor. Brendan Fraser.
But that is not the only reason for her fame, as Afton, herself, is an actress and has worked in several movies like “Reality Bites,” “Fried Green Tomatoes,” and others.
However, as you all know, one can be a great artist, actor/actress, or anything, but not a good spouse.
As per reports, Brendan Fraser is a nice guy, and even today, he is the dream husband of many, isn’t he?
And Afton Smith also doesn’t seem to be the bad one. Still, their marriage didn’t work out as it was supposed to. Why?
See, there can be many reasons for that, and do you know which factor is the easiest to blame? Circumstances!
As Tywin Lannister once said: “Men love to blame demons when their grand plans unravel.” Some love to blame circumstances.
In this article, I, along with all of you, will look at Afton Smith’s life before and after marrying Brendan Fraser. Let’s begin, shall we?
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Who Is Afton Smith?
Unlike many celebrity spouses, Afton does have an identity of her own, as she is a talented actress herself.
She was born on 3 December 1967 in Northport, Long Island, New York, USA. As of 2025, she is 57 years old.
Besides her actual name, Afton Smith, you can also call her Afton Fraser because she indeed was a Fraser for some years, wasn’t she?
Not only is she an actress but also an author. Currently, she is living in Greenwich, Connecticut.
However, she is a famous actress today, but it is pertinent to mention here that her acting or talent didn’t make her this famous; her marriage to Brendan Fraser did.
That is because Brendan was at the peak of his acting career in the late 90s, and the news of his marriage was something to talk about for the media and his fans.
Afton’s Early/Personal Life
As for Afton’s religion, she is a Christian (not a practicing one, by the way). Her zodiac is Sagittarius.
She belongs to the white ethnicity and is an American national. Although she is famous enough, there’s not much information available regarding her childhood, parents, or siblings.
Afton Smith has not yet revealed who her parents or siblings are, where she spent her childhood, or anything related to her early life.
However, there are some things related to Afton Smith’s personal life that is claimed to be true by some authentic sources.
Some sources claim that Afton’s dad used to run a small business and her mother, Miriam Smith, is a consultant, magazine writer, designer, and grandmother.
Afton, along with her mother, also published a book named “Point To Happy.” Afton is a well-educated individual, but it’s unknown which school, college, and university she attended.
Her Professional Life
As stated above, Afton Smith is an actress and an author. She has published several books and collaborated with her mother as well.
However, many primarily recognize her for her work in films rather tan as an author.
Talking about her acting career, she started in the late 80s and was active mainly until the early 2000s.
Some of her notable movies include “George of the Jungle” (1997), “Fried Green Tomatoes” (1991), and “Reality Bites” (1994).
Afton & Brendan’s Marital Life, Where Did It Go Wrong?
Reportedly, Afton Smith met Brendan Fraser at a party hosted by actress Winona Ryder in 1993.
They fell in love, dated for a few years, and tied the knot on 27 September 1998 in a private ceremony in California.
Together, they had three sons:
- Griffin Arthur Fraser (born 2002)
- Holden Fletcher Fraser (born 2004)
- Leland Francis Fraser (born 2006)
A beautiful family of five. So, what went wrong?
What Went Wrong?
One theory suggests that financial strain and the pressure of fame played roles in their separation.
In 2007, shortly after the birth of their third son, Brendan sold their Beverly Hills home for approximately $3 million.
Later that year, in December 2007, Brendan Fraser and Afton Smith publicly announced their decision to divorce.
The court ordered Brendan Fraser to pay $50,000 monthly in alimony and an additional $25,000 per month for child support — totaling $75,000 monthly for up to 10 years or until Afton remarried.
That would have added up to roughly $9 million over a decade.
In 2013, Brendan requested a reduction in his alimony, citing reduced earnings and physical health issues impacting his ability to work.
Afton, however, accused him of hiding financial assets to avoid payments. The legal battle got messy, but ultimately, they agreed to shared custody of their children.
Today, Brendan resides in Bedford, New York, while Afton lives in Greenwich, Connecticut, with their three sons.
Conclusion
This was a detailed look at the life of Afton Smith, widely known as the ex-wife of Brendan Fraser, an American actor.
Let me know in the comments what do you think of all this? Who was at fault in this case?
Thanks for reading this far. Till next time. PEACE!
