However, the legal filing was never announced as the former couple kept the news out of the public eye. Insiders also told the publication that the duo are still in contact as they are co-parenting their three children.

James and Francesca met in 1992 and tied the knot in 1997. They share son Castor (18) and daughters Cali (20) and Marcella (16). The musician and his family were reportedly based in Vail, Colorado, which is also Francesca’s hometown.

Francesca Hetfield has a net worth of about $1 million

Francesca Hetfield is an American costume designer. She was born on January 27, 1970, in Rosario, a province in Argentina.

After finishing high school, Francesca started working as a waitress at a bar near her home and did not attend college for higher education. She eventually established her career in the costume design industry at the age of 23.

According to ABTC, Francesca has an approximate net worth of $1 million. She earned the majority of her fortune from her work as a costume designer. Reports suggest that she met her husband James while working as a designer for his heavy metal band Metallica.

Despite getting married back in 1992, James and Francesca mostly kept their private lives out of the public eye. However, the latter was often seen on tour with her husband and even appeared in the 2004 documentary Metallica: Some Kind of Monster.

Francesca Hetfield helped James Hetfield battle addiction

James Hetfield has long been open about his past struggles with addiction and alcoholism. During a 2017 appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, the musician shared how he checked into rehab nearly two decades ago out of fear of losing his family:

He added that Francesca “kicked” him out of the house and compelled him to go through therapy and sort out his issues:

James Hetfield has reportedly maintained sobriety since 2002. He previously stated that Francesca helped him deal with his personal battles “constructively.” The performer even told NPR in 2005 that his wife helped him “mature” when he went “straight-edge” with his addiction and anger issues.

Unfortunately, James and Francesca Hetfield’s relationship came to an end earlier this year, but the pair is yet to publicly announce their divorce.

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