Ambyr Childers secures temporary restraining order against controversial producer Randall Emmett (2024)

After months of claiming she was fearful for her safety, actress Ambyr Childers has been granted a temporary restraining order against her ex-husband, Randall Emmett.

On Dec. 22, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ordered the filmmaker to stay 100 yards from Childers, whom he was married to for eight years. The court order also forbids Emmett from contacting Childers unless it is a “brief and peaceful” interaction to discuss visitation of the pair’s two daughters.

Childers, 34, has been seeking protection from Emmett since October, when her initial request for a domestic violence restraining order was turned down by a judge who cited lack of proof.

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Late last month, however, Childers filed another petition with the court in which she said in a supporting declaration that on Dec. 6 she was contacted by an FBI special agent who asked her about Emmett’s “suspected activities with child exploitation and pedophilia.”

Childers, an actress who has appeared in “You,” “Ray Donovan” and “All My Children,” claimed in the declaration that the FBI call caused her “extreme destruction and disturbance of [her] emotional calm and peace of mind” because the former couple’s daughters, ages 12 and 9, “are often alone” with their father.

Further, Childers added in the declaration, she does not want to “run the risk” of the children being with Emmett if “federal law enforcement serve either an arrest or search warrant on him or on his premises.”

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A spokeswoman for the FBI told The Times that she was “unable to confirm or deny the existence of an investigation” per the department’s policy.

Childers declined to comment for this story. In a statement provided to the Times, Emmett, 51, said Thursday he was “not being investigated by the FBI nor anyone else, and the notion that I am is beyond absurd.”

“There is zero evidence that I’m being investigated for anything,” the filmmaker continued. “I am shocked and in utter disbelief that Ambyr would even hint at something so disgusting and untrue.”

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He added that he and Childers still share joint legal custody of their children — the court rejected a request to restrain him from being 100 yards from them — and said her claims were “designed to hurt my career without any evidence whatsoever.”

Since Childers filed her petition, The Times has spoken with three other individuals who said they were contacted by FBI agents inquiring about Emmett’s activities and that they provided information.

A hearing on Childers’ request for a domestic violence restraining order is scheduled for Jan.12.

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On Thursday, Childers’ attorney, Larry Bakman, disputed a claim made by Emmett’s family attorney, Heather M. Patrick, that attorneys for the parties are in the midst of “globally resolving the unfounded allegations” against Emmett.

“The Court issued protective orders against Randall Emmett premised upon a prima facie showing of abuse. If Emmett contends she is lying, he should try the matter in a Court of Law rather than the media,” Bakman said. “I can confirm that Emmett’s prior counsel has never once reached out to discuss settlement.”

He added that he was “open to discussing settlement terms and conditions on behalf of my client” with Emmett’s new counsel.

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Emmett, best known for making low-budget action films featuring aging stars, was the subject of a Times investigation published last June. In that story, Emmett was accused of offering acting work in exchange for sexual favors, owing millions of dollars to investors and allegedly forcing his assistants to engage in illegal activity on his behalf. Emmett adamantly denied all of these allegations.

In her most recent court filing, Childers alleged that Emmett was “physically and emotionally abusive” to her during their marriage. She claimed that after she declined to sign a post-nuptial financial agreement around 2015, Emmett became upset and placed his left hand around her neck, “squeezing with such force that [Childers] had difficulty breathing.” A year later, during a 2016 discussion about the same potential agreement, she said in the filing he “again attempted to strangle” her.

Emmett’s litigation attorney, Suann C. MacIsaac, said that “Mr. Emmett adamantly denies all of the allegations in Ms. Childer’s recent declaration.”

The allegations echoed claims Childers made in her October request for a restraining order, which she said she filed after receiving “threatening” correspondence from Emmett’s family law attorney. Childers alleged that she and Emmett were discussing their daughters over email when her ex-husband “intentionally” sent a message that included a copy of an exchange between him and his lawyer, Ben Valencia.

In the email, Valencia and Emmett were apparently discussing the situation with Childers when the lawyer asked Emmett if he’d be able to “get some real money together so we can take this c— out once and for all,” Childers alleged in both of her court filings in October and December.

Childers claimed it was Valencia who, in 2017, directed Emmett to “hire a private investigator who then placed [a] tracking device on my car,” according to the court documents.

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Ambyr Childers secures temporary restraining order against controversial producer Randall Emmett (2)

Childers and Emmett, seen here in 2015, were married for eight years and have two daughters together.

(Mireya Acierto/WireImage)

Childers is not the only one of Emmett’s former romantic partners to accuse him of physical abuse. “Vanderpump Rules” star Lala Kent, the producer’s ex-fiancée and the mother of his third daughter, alleged that he once “tackled” her.

Kent said that in Oct. 2021, she suspected Emmett was cheating on her and demanded to look at his phone. When she grabbed it from him, he ran after her and “knocked her to the ground,” she told The Times last year, echoing claims she made in her request for custody of her child with Emmett.

“I used every ounce of strength to get him off of me as he was trying to pry it from my hands,” Kent said. The Times spoke with five people who said Kent quickly told them about the altercation, but Emmett denied the incident was physical and his longtime nanny, Isabelle Morales, said that “neither was on the ground.”

Kent is separately involved in a custody battle for the 1-year-old child she shares with Emmett.

Her attorney, Daniel J. Paletz, said Thursday that he and Kent were aware of the allegations contained in Childers’ restraining order request.

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“We are deeply concerned about these allegations,” Paletz said. “At this time, our sole focus is on the safety of the children and ensuring that the children and any possible victims who may come forward be protected.”

Emmett separately resolved a lawsuit brought by a former assistant, who alleged the producer created an abusive work environment at his longtime production company, Emmett Furla Oasis. Martin G’Blae sued the once-prominent filmmaker in November, accusing him of racial discrimination and creating a hostile workplace that included the use of the N-word. Neither side would discuss the settlement.

EFO made about a dozen Bruce Willis movies over the years, including “Midnight in the Switchgrass” and “Hard Kill.” Emmett was also one of the producers on Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-nominated “The Irishman” for Netflix.

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Ambyr Childers secures temporary restraining order against controversial producer Randall Emmett (2024)

FAQs

What are the claims against Randall Emmett? ›

Legal troubles. Martin G'Blae, 29, one of Randall Emmett's former assistants, accused him of racial discrimination and creating a hostile workplace that included the use of the N-word. A PA on Emmett's action movie “Midnight in the Switchgrass,” he was also offered $50,000 by Emmett to produce a movie.

Do Lala Kent and Ambyr Childers get along? ›

She and Kent have bonded over their mutual ex, with their friendship first making headlines in March 2023 when Childers brought her daughters to Ocean's birthday party. The pals came together for a pre-Easter celebration the following month.

How long were Randall and Ambyr married? ›

Ambyr married Randall at 21 and the two were together for eight years.

Who is Randall Emmett's ex? ›

Ambyr Childers, the ex-wife of the Vanderpump Rules star's former partner Randall Emmett — took to her Instagram Stories on Sunday, July 14, to share snaps from Kent's big celebration for the upcoming arrival of her second child.

What is the truth about Randall Emmett? ›

A letter to Emmett written by attorney Gloria Allred, which the outlet obtained, accused Emmett of telling a 23-year-old woman "that to receive acting work from [him], she would have to perform sexual favors." The outlet also reported that Emmett allegedly required numerous women to sign NDAs about their relationships ...

How much does Lala make per season? ›

Lala was technically not part of the core cast in the show's early days and was promoted to series regular in 2017—right when these negotiations were going down. Which means she makes at least $25,000 per episode like her archnemesis, Tom Sandoval.

Does Lala have a kid? ›

Lala Kent welcomes her first child, Ocean Kent Emmett, in 2021. Lala entered motherhood nearly three years ago when she and her ex-fiancé welcomed a baby girl named Ocean Kent Emmett.

What movies has Ambyr Childers been in? ›

Following a two-year stint on the soap opera, Childers left to pursue her film career and went onto play an astronaut in sci-fi drama "Love" (2011) and a cage girl in Dave Bautista vehicle "House of the Rising Sun" (2011) as well as appearing in football drama "All Things Fall Apart" (2011), heist thriller "Setup" ( ...

What happened to Lala Kent and her partner? ›

Lala Kent left Randall Emmett in October 2021, after he allegedly cheated on her while on a trip to Nashville. The cheating allegations came to light after pictures of Emmett (two decades Kent's senior) surfaced of him going into a hotel room with two women while down south.

Who was Randall Kent's first wife? ›

Randall Emmett's Ex-Wife Ambyr Childers Congratulates Lala Kent After Pregnancy Reveal. Randall Emmett's ex-wife, Ambyr Childers, shared words of support after Lala Kent announced she's pregnant with baby No.

Who is Lalas' secret boyfriend? ›

During season 5 of Vanderpump Rules, Lala Kent refused to reveal the name of the man she was dating. She vehemently denied the man was married, but it later was revealed that Lala wasn't telling the truth. At the time, she was dating producer Randall Emmett who was married to a woman named Ambyr Childers.

What is the age gap between Lala Kent and Randall? ›

The couple raised eyebrows when they met in 2015, due to their big age difference of almost 20 years. When Lala first appeared on Vanderpump Rules, she got a lot of backlash from some of the cast members for dating a married man.

Are Lala and Ambyr friends? ›

Related: Lala Kent and Ambyr Childers' Ups and Downs Through the Years. Lala Kent and Ambyr Childers didn't get off on the right foot — but have since developed a surprising friendship. The pair first butted heads amid Kent's romance with Randall Emmett, who was married to Childers from 2009 and 2017.

How is Lala so rich? ›

She has a few brands.

Lala basically has passive income down to a science. In addition to her role on VPR, the reality star owns her own beauty brand, Give Them Lala Beauty. (FYI: celebs have beauty brands because they can make a lot of cash from them).

Who did Lala date before Randall? ›

Before her relationship with Randall Emmett, Lala Kent was romantically involved with her Vanderpump Rules co-star James Kennedy.

What is Randall Emmett known for? ›

Randall Emmett was born on 25 March 1971 in Miami, Florida, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Silence (2016), The Irishman (2019) and Boss Level (2020).

What is Randall Emmetts production company? ›

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