Creed frontman Scott Stapp shared a cryptic message on Saturday following the news of his wife Jaclyn Stapp filing for divorce.
The 50-year-old musician took to his Instagram Stories to post a video of a speech about ‘leaving your opponent with dignity’ by preacher and motivational speaker T.D. Jakes.
‘Speak without being offensive, listen without being defensive and always leave your opponent with their dignity,’ Jakes announced in the brief black-and-white clip.
The social media share comes after TMZ reported Jacyln had filed for divorce in May 2023, after previously filing in 2014 and 2022.
A rep for the singer told People on Friday: ‘Out of respect for their family, Scott intends to navigate this difficult time privately.’
Creed frontman Scott Stapp shared a cryptic message on Saturday following the news of his wife Jaclyn Stapp filing for divorce ; seen in 2016
Jaclyn has previously filed for divorce from the performer, including 10 years ago in 2014 and then once again in 2018 – but ended up calling off the decision each time; Scott and Jaclyn in 2012
The couple – who tied the knot in 2006 — have welcomed three children during the course of their marriage: daughter Milan, 17, and sons Daniel, 13, and Anthony, six. Scott is also father to Jagger, 25 – whom he shares with ex-wife Hillaree Burns.
A representative for the mother-of-three told TMZ that she has ‘faced a long battle’ during their long-term relationship, and has decided to move forward with divorce.
Jaclyn has previously filed for divorce from the performer, including 10 years ago in 2014 and then once again in 2018 – but ended up calling off the decision each time.
She first filed in 2014 and according to divorce papers at the time, former Miss New York claimed that Scott had threatened to kill her and their children.
The model further claimed that drugs had caused him to believe that biological weapons were headed to Florida.
Following a psychotic break and being placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold, Scott received treatment at a clinic in Malibu, and has since credited to Jaclyn for assisting him to get the help he needed.
However, four years later in 2018 she filed for divorce once again, but called it off in early 2019.
During an interview with People earlier in March to promote his new album, Higher Power, Scott opened about family and receiving support from loved ones during his sobriety journey.
The 50-year-old musician took to his Instagram Stories to post a video of a speech about ‘leaving your opponent with dignity’ by preacher and motivational speaker T.D. Jakes
‘Speak without being offensive, listen without being defensive and always leave your opponent with their dignity,’ Jakes announced in the brief black-and-white clip
According to court documents obtained by TMZ , Jaclyn had initially filed a divorce petition last year in May; seen in 2016 in Columbus, Ohio
The pair have also welcomed three children during the course of their marriage: daughter Milan, 17, and sons Daniel, 13, and Anthony, six. Scott is also father to Jagger, 25 – whom he shares with ex-wife Hillaree Burns; seen in 2016
‘Relationships teach you a lot of things, good and bad, and I’ve learned that no matter how they resolve or how they continue, that each stage in each season of the relationship is most definitely a learning experience,’ the star added to the outlet.
‘I never had a family like this. They’ve really demonstrated to me what a family is all about, and having each other’s back and sticking together.’
He continued, ‘I’ve got to see what a real family is in action, and hopefully we’ll be able to carry that forward no matter how the story unfolds.’
‘You have to look back at it as such, no matter what. Reframing it no matter the circumstances precipitates growth and helps you become a better human being and a better partner.’
In 2015, the performer revealed his bipolar diagnosis and while recently talking to People, he also touched on the topic of mental health and his own struggles.
‘It’s still a challenge, because I think it goes against my nature – I was always alone as a child, and alone when I was going through things.’
Scott further expressed, ‘It seems a lot of men feel that they’ve got to be strong, they’ve got to keep it together no matter what, and they just suffer in silence.’
‘It’s hard to pick up that phone and reach out and say, “Hey, I am struggling. I need somebody right now.”‘ That’s something that really, really hindered me when I first started trying to get sober in 2008.’
‘I would never pick up the phone. I was white-knuckling it and just for some reason, the phone was 10,000 pounds,’ the star explained.
In regards to asking for help, he added, ‘It’s definitely something that I would encourage anybody out there who’s going through anything…You don’t have to do it alone.’
During an interview with People earlier in March to promote his new album, Higher Power, Scott opened about family and receiving support from loved ones during his sobriety journey; Scott seen in 2023 in Nashville
Later this year on July 17 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the group will kick off its The Summer of ’99 Tour, which ends in September
Both Scott and Jaclyn have yet to publicly comment on the latest divorce news and separation. However, she no longer follows the Creed frontman on Instagram.
The singer is gearing up for his Creed tour after reuniting with the Grammy-winning band last year in July.
Later this year on July 17 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the group will kick off its The Summer of ’99 Tour, which ends in September.
And in November, the band will also begin its Are You Ready? Tour through December, and will make stops in cities such as Austin, Baltimore, New York, Quebec and also Atlanta.
