Michael Madsen Arrested on Charge of Domestic Battery, Actor's Rep Says There Was 'Disagreement' with Wife

Mar. 15, 2025

Michael Madsen on Nov. 20, 2022.Photo:Albert L. Ortega/Getty

Albert L. Ortega/Getty

Michael Madsenwas arrested on a charge of misdemeanor domestic battery over the weekend.

TheReservoir Dogsactor, 66, was taken into custody in Malibu at about 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, according to online arrest records, which added that his bail was set at $20,000. He was arrested under California Penal Code section 243(e)(1), which is battery of a spouse.

A rep for Madsen confirmed to PEOPLE that the actor has now returned home.

Additionally, his rep toldTMZandVarietyin a statement, “It was a disagreement between Michael and his wife, which we hope resolves positively for them both.”

Madsen, known for films likeKill BillandThelma & Louise, wed wife DeAnna in 1996 and was previously married twice before.

Michael Madsen and wife DeAnna on Nov. 16, 2020.VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty

VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty

If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go tothehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.

source: people.com