Michael C. Hall Divorce Triggered by Julia Stiles?

Michael C. Hall divorce news stunned Dexter fans. As they worry that the Michael C. Hall divorce from Jennifer Carpenter will affect the show, tabloids and blogs are wondering how it happened. Although their joint statement claimed that it was a civil separation, other rumors suggest that they weren't too civil during filming. But if it affected their scenes together during Season 5, the show's star had another female co-star to share more intimate scenes with. As such, now rumors have started that Hall's divorce might have had something to do with the season's biggest guest star.

During Season 5, Dexter found a new connection with a battered woman named Lumen. As the two took out her attackers, they got close together in more ways than one. Yesterday, blogs started insinuating that Hall and Julia Stiles may have done the same.

After the divorce was announced, people were wondering what could have triggered it. According to the Showbiz Spy, he and Stiles were "getting cozy" earlier this week, when the separation was announced.

The story says they were spotted together "while taking a break from shooting Dexter." That is a hole right there, since filming for Season 5 ended some time ago, so they wouldn't have needed to take a break now. Nevertheless, the source suggests that Hall was "fixated" on Stiles and checking her out during this time together.

As such, the easy assumption is that Hall's divorce came about from an affair with Stiles while they were getting closer on screen. The blog Hollyscoop also claims to have sources that back it up, as they alleged they were "extra cozy with each other."

Hollyscoop also claims the crew had a "sneaking suspicion" about a possible affair, which was backed up by the divorce announcement. Finally, the site Lainey Gossip had a "Blind riddle" about a recent breakup, in which a TV show "cranked up sex scenes" between someone and his new love interest.

All of these rumors are putting the divorce in a new light, although these all are anonymous reports. Hall did fall in love with Carpenter on the set, so readers might not be surprised if he and Stiles also developed a connection while working together. But, as usual, gossip reports and rumors can't be taken at face value - at least not right away.

If the divorce has allowed Michael C. Hall and Julia Stiles to get closer, it may be evident at the Golden Globes next month, since they were both nominated for Dexter.

Sources

Showbiz Spy- "Michael C. Hall Cozying Up To Actress Julia Stiles?"

Hollyscoop- "Michael C. Hall's Other Woman Revealed"

Lainey Gossip- "About that breakup"