Michael Strahan’s ex-wife holds onto the GMA star in unexpected way years after messy collapse

Michael Strahan and his second ex-wife, Jean Muggli, had famous a very bitter divorce that was both painful and long lasting.

The Good morning America The host was with the mother of his twins, Isabella and Sophia, from 1999 to 2006.

But it was a long -standing battle after their collapse as they fought angrily over custody and money.

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Despite all that was going on between them, with ugly accusations thrown from both parties, Jean has hung in his ex in an unexpected way.

Nine years after their split, Jean still goes by Jean Muggli Strahan on Instagram and refuses to delete her famous ex-man’s last name.

Michael Strahan's ex-wife Jean Mugglis Instagram profile© Instagram
Michael Strahan’s ex-wife is still using his last name

It’s a trait that fans have commented in the past, but Jean hasn’t publicly treated.

There is no doubt that their relationship has improved over the years, and Isabella’s recent cancer struggle has united them as a family.

It’s been just over a year since Isabella was diagnosed with medulloblastoma.

Michael Strahan and ex-wife Jean Muggli© Getty Images
Michael and Jean share two children

Both Michael and Jean have talked about her match, most recently opened in an interview with People.

Jean told the business: “Isabella’s strength and resilience were the same as it was when she was a little girl. The way she handled every day with Grace was amazing. “

Michael mirrored his statement and added, “One of the things she said probably the hardest thing I had to hear, ‘Dad, I will do anything. I will live.’

Michael Strahan second wife Jean Muggli© Getty Images
The divorce was bitter

Isabella documented much of her journey that fought for cancer in a YouTube series to raise funds for her hospital. She will further shed light on the experience with her ABC special, life interrupted: Isabella Strahan’s fight against cancer, which is sent tonight, February 5 at. 22.00 Est.

Michael – who has been in a long -standing relationship with Kayla Quick and married Wanda Hutchins before Jean – previously confessed that his relationship with Jean was not the best.

Isabella and Sophia Strahan posing with their horses on their mother Jean Muggli's farm, shared on Instagram© Instagram
Isabella and Sophia

In an interview about In depth with Graham Bensingshe confessed, “My second marriage was definitely not the greatest experience,” before adding, “But I learned a lot from it and I ended up with two incredible teens.

Jean was awarded over $ 15 million beyond $ 18 ka month in child support And their custody spans more than 15 years.

Michael still played in the NFL when he met Jean.

Michael Strahan enjoyed Disney with his daughters© Instagram
They are close to their mother and father in spite of the collapse

She lives a quieter life away from the limelight, but conducted an interview on the camera for Isabella’s Special.

Michael said earlier Divorce is “probably one of the hardest things I have ever gone through.”

He maintains a close friendship with Wanda with which he shares his two oldest children.