Tobey Maguire requested joint custody of his son nearly five years after his ex-wife filed for divorce, marking a new chapter in their decade-long separation.
The Spider-Man actor and jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer share two children: Ruby Sweetheart, 19, and Otis Tobias, 15. Their relationship timeline reflects both Hollywood’s private parenting culture and the complexities of high-profile separations.
Maguire and Meyer’s story began with Ruby’s birth on Nov. 10, 2006. They married in 2007, then welcomed Otis on May 8, 2009.
Fast Facts
- Ruby Sweetheart Maguire was born Nov. 10, 2006, and is now 19 years old
- Otis Tobias Maguire was born May 8, 2009, and is now 15 years old
- Maguire and Meyer married in 2007 and separated in 2016 after nine years of marriage
- Meyer filed for divorce in October 2020; Maguire requested joint custody in August 2025
Early Fatherhood Reflections
Maguire spoke openly about his transition to parenthood during Spider-Man 3 promotion. On The Late Show with David Letterman in May 2007, he described the shift.
“It’s a very dramatic change,” he said. “My whole life is in transition now with friendships and where I’m gonna live, you know, just your whole perspective. It’s great. She’s so adorable. She’s just a smiley, little, beautiful thing.”
At a Spider-Man 3 press day, he told reporters: “I love my daughter … yeah, it’s definitely amazing! It’s like everybody says — all the clichés are true… It’s indescribable and you just have to be there to understand it.”
Maguire brought his family on the global press tour. “I love being a dad. I didn’t want to be away from them, and I didn’t want Jen to miss this,” he told Men’s Health in April 2007. “I haven’t been away for a night yet.”
Costar James Franco observed Maguire’s devotion. He called Ruby “a very sweet baby” and said Maguire was “completely consumed with that child.”
The Separation Timeline
In 2016, after nine years of marriage, Maguire and Meyer announced their separation. Their joint statement to PEOPLE emphasized their priority.
“After much soul searching and consideration we have made the decision to separate as a couple,” they said. “As devoted parents, our first priority remains raising our children together with enduring love, respect and friendship.”
The separation became official years later. Meyer filed for divorce in October 2020.
Maguire responded in August 2025 by requesting joint legal and physical custody of Otis.
Private Lives, Rare Appearances
Both children have largely avoided the spotlight. Ruby made a notable exception in December 2022 at age 16, appearing with her father at the Babylon premiere in Los Angeles.
Otis has maintained even greater privacy. After early childhood photos with his parents, he has stayed out of public view through his teenage years.
Analysis
The five-year gap between Meyer’s divorce filing and Maguire’s custody request reflects a pattern seen in high-profile separations where informal arrangements eventually require legal clarification as children reach different developmental stages.
What to watch next: The outcome of Maguire’s joint custody request was not confirmed in the source text.
Sources: PEOPLE, The Late Show with David Letterman, Men’s Health, Ellen DeGeneres Show, James Franco
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