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Zooey Files for Divorce

And reveals her financial situation in the process

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 5, 2012 8:31 AM CST

(Newser) – It's official: Two months after her split with hubby Ben Gibbard became public, New Girl star Zooey Deschanel has filed for divorce from the Death Cab for Cutie frontman. She filed in LA on Dec. 27, citing irreconcilable differences and putting the date of separation as Halloween, TMZ reports. The two, both musicians, had married in 2009. Her lawyer attached Deschanel's income and expense declaration to the documents, giving TMZ some insight into her financial situation.

Specifically, she brings in an average of $95,000 per month and spends an average of $22,550 per month. For those of you not familiar with celebrity expenses, that amount is what TMZ refers to as "shockingly thrifty" and "relatively modest." She has a zero balance on all three of her credit cards, and she's rich to the tune of $1,578,000 in the bank, $1,645,000 in investments, and $693,300 in property. Of the $22,550 she spends per month, $1,500 goes to charity—click to see how she spends some of the rest.

In this July 10, 2011 file photo, Zooey Deschanel and her husband Ben Gibbard arrive at the premiere of the animated feature film Winnie the Pooh at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif.
In this July 10, 2011 file photo, Zooey Deschanel and her husband Ben Gibbard arrive at the premiere of the animated feature film "Winnie the Pooh" at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif.   (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, file)
Zooey Deschanel, left, and Ben Gibbard arrive at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Zooey Deschanel, left, and Ben Gibbard arrive at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Actress Zooey Deschanel, left, and her husband, singer Ben Gibbard attend the 2011 HBO Golden Globe Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011.
Actress Zooey Deschanel, left, and her husband, singer Ben Gibbard attend the 2011 HBO Golden Globe Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011.   (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard attend the Los Angeles Premiere of 'Winnie The Pooh' at Walt Disney Studios on July 10, 2011 in Burbank, California.
Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard attend the Los Angeles Premiere of 'Winnie The Pooh' at Walt Disney Studios on July 10, 2011 in Burbank, California.   (Getty Images)
Ben Gibbard and  Zooey Deschanel arrive at the BAFTA Brits To Watch event held at the Belasco Theatre on July 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
Ben Gibbard and Zooey Deschanel arrive at the BAFTA Brits To Watch event held at the Belasco Theatre on July 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.   (Getty Images)
Ben Gibbard and Zooey Deschanel attend Shep Gordon's Party during the 10th Annual Maui Film Festival at Mala on June 18, 2009 in Wailea, Hawaii.
Ben Gibbard and Zooey Deschanel attend Shep Gordon's Party during the 10th Annual Maui Film Festival at Mala on June 18, 2009 in Wailea, Hawaii.   (Getty Images)
Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard arrive at the premiere of Fox Searchlight's '(500) Days of Summer' at the Egyptian Theatre on June 24, 2009 in Hollywood, California.
Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard arrive at the premiere of Fox Searchlight's '(500) Days of Summer' at the Egyptian Theatre on June 24, 2009 in Hollywood, California.   (Getty Images)
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COMMENTS
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SammyBlammy
Jan 7, 2012 7:33 AM CST
Better buy some gold with that cash in the bank Zooey. Fiat money doesn't mean you're rich.
Doctor-Zaius
Jan 5, 2012 4:57 PM CST
Dr. Zaius would drink her bath water.
Observer
Jan 5, 2012 3:42 PM CST
Finally, now maybe she will come to her senses and sleep with me again.

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