Janet Von Schmeling  Actress, Producer, and Drake Bell’s Estranged Wife

April 30, 2025: Janet Von Schmeling is an American actress, producer, and model, recognized for her roles in projects like Painting Autumn, Just Jenna, and How to Survive High School. Beyond her acting career, she has worked as a producer and manager, notably with Decibel Media Group, a marketing agency that has represented her ex-husband, actor and musician Drake Bell. ​

Early Life, Education, and Passion for Martial Arts

Born on June 1, 1994, in Orlando, Florida, Von Schmeling holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Florida Atlantic University. She is also passionate about martial arts, having trained at Victory Martial Arts in Winter Park, Florida.

Relationship with Drake Bell and Family Life​

Von Schmeling began dating Drake Bell in 2013, and the couple married in 2018. They welcomed a son in 2021. In early 2023, the couple separated, and Von Schmeling filed for divorce in April 2023, citing irreconcilable differences. Despite their separation, both have expressed a commitment to co-parenting their son amicably. ​