Who Is Patricia Schneider? Know All About Rob Schneider's Screenwriter Wife, Amid Their Divorce

Rob Schneider is a well-known American actor, comedian and filmmaker, who is best known for his work in Saturday Night Live, The Hot Chick, Grown Ups, Deuce Bigalow and more. In his personal life, he has been married to producer and writer, Patricia Maya Schneider since 2011. For the unversed, the two met in the mid-2000s and they even share two daughters.

However, recently, Patricia announced that she is heading for a divorce with her husband, Rob after nearly 15 years. For the unversed, Patricia described her marriage with Rob as "irretrievably broken and there is no possibility of reconciliation." Amid their divorce, read on to know more about Patricia Schneider and how the couple fell in love with each other.

Who is Patricia Schneider?

According to a report by People, Patricia Schneider was born Patricia Azarcoya Arce on March 6, 1988, in Mexico. From an early age, she was exposed to media and entertainment, which later became her passion. It is worth mentioning that before Patricia moved to the U.S., she built her career in Mexico. Later, she rose to fame with writing, producing, acting, and modeling. Over the years, she has worked on projects like Daddy Daughter Trip, Real Rob, Guerra De Chistes and more. Reportedly, she crossed paths with Rob while working as a producer on a project.

Apart from having a successful career in the film industry, Patricia Schneider is also a YouTuber. She has her own channel, where she shares fun and easy recipe videos. According to a report by People, she has shared recipes of cauliflower tacos al pastor, shrimp fajitas and vegan ice cream. Apart from this, she also knows Rumba and Bachata. In 2021, she shared a video on her social media, in which she was learning Bachata dance. Later, in September 2021, she danced her first Rumba show. Sharing the video on her IG, she had penned:

"My first official Rumba show. I was nervous and made a couple of mistakes, but I'm grateful for my amazing coach @daniktimosh and dance studio @fadsnorthscottsdale for their love and support."

How did Patricia Schneider and Rob Schneider first meet?

If reports are to be believed, Patricia Schneider and Rob Schneider first met in the mid-2000s because of professional reasons. Rob had appeared on a show, which was produced by Patricia. Due to the same, the couple started talking and what started as a professional relationship soon turned into a personal connection. Reportedly, the two bonded over shared interest in film, comedy and storytelling.

After dating for a while, the two tied the knot in April 2011, in an intimate ceremony in Beverly Hills. Rob has often described the wedding as 'the happiest day of my life.' Later, the couple welcomed two daughters, Miranda Scarlett Schneider in 2012 and Madeline Robbie Schneider in 2016. On their 10th wedding anniversary, Patricia had shared a loving note on her Instagram handle, which could be read as:

"10 years and counting!!!! No one is funnier than you husbando. Thanks for my beautiful babies. I love you para siempre."

Miranda Scarlett Schneider made her acting debut with Daddy Daughter Trip

A major milestone in the life of the entire Schneider family came in 2022, when Patricia wrote, produced and appeared in the film, Daddy Daughter Trip. The film also starred Rob and their little daughter, Miranda. During a press release for the film, Rob had shared:

"Our company, Mandalini Films, is now based in Scottsdale and we are very proud to have made our film, 'Daddy Daughter Trip' entirely here in Arizona. It's truly a postcard for the state's picturesque cinematic locations. We are grateful to the people of Arizona for their support and generosity of spirit in what we hope is the first of many family-friendly films we want to make right here in our new home."

Patricia Schneider and Rob Schneider part ways after 15 years of marriage

Reportedly, after over 15 years, Patricia Schneider and Rob Schneider have filed for a divorce. According to a report by USA Today, on December 8, 2025, Patricia had filed a petition for dissolution of marriage. She described her marriage as irretrievably broken with no possibility of reconciliation. Reportedly, the two have requested a few documents to remain confidential. It is worth mentioning that Rob and Patricia’s last public appearance was a family outing with their daughters at the New York premiere of Happy Gilmore 2 in July 2025.

What are your thoughts on Patricia Schneider’s life, apart from being Rob Schneider’s wife? Let us know.

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