There have been recent news reports of the upcoming divorce between Kate Walsh and her husband, Mr. Walsh.  Well, his name is actually Alex Young and he’s an executive with 20th Century Fox.  Not a bad gig, but not quite as high profile as his wife’s career.  Kate Walsh first became well known with her role in “Grey’s Anatomy.”  Now she’s starring in “Private Practice.”  Just as her career is really taking off, she and her husband of 15 months have decided to call it quits.

Then there’s the upcoming divorce of “Medium” star Patricia Arquette.   She and her actor husband, Thomas Jane, are seeking to end their two year marriage.  Actor Thomas Jane—never heard of him?  Exactly.

I still remember watching Hilary Swank accept her Academy Award for her role in “Million Dollar Baby” while her husband,  actor Chad Lowe, looked on proudly.  You know Chad Lowe, he’s the brother of actor Rob Lowe as well as the husband of an Oscar winning actress.  I swear, I predicted that marriage was doomed.  Sure enough, Hilary and Chad announced their intention to divorce only months after she won the Oscar.

I can’t help but wonder—are men still theatened by succesful women?  How many men have egos that can handle being the less successful spouse?   Especially when they have careers in the same field.

What do you think?  How many of you men could handle it?

UPDATE:  The couple has reconciled and have put an end to their divorce proceedings.  Here’s to hoping that things work out for them.  But we’ll keep the Wedding Ring Coffin on ice just in case.

On her show, Patricia Arquette talks to the dead. In real life, she’s talking to her divorce lawyer.

Patricia Arquette, the star of the TV show “Medium”, filed for divorce from her husband, Thomas Jane, citing irreconcilable differences.   This was the second marriage for both actors.  They were married for 2 1/2 years and have a 5 year old daughter. Arquette’s first marriage with actor Nicholas Cage lasted 6 years.

Who Gets The Coffin? Thomas Jane (33.0%, 19 Votes) Patricia Arquette (67.0%, 38 Votes) Total Voters: 57  Loading ...

Jane, who played Mickey Mantle in the HBO movie 61*, recently pleaded no contest to a single count of driving under the influence.  He was sentenced in September to a year’s probation and ordered to pay a fine and attend alcohol-education classes.

Since we don’t have any psychic ability, we need you to cast your vote and tell us which spouse should receive a Wedding Ring Coffin.  If you have a good idea for a plaque inscription, please leave a comment.