Paula Patton, Robin Thicke granted divorce in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paula Patton and Robin Thicke are another step closer to divorce.

The actress from “Precious” and “2 Guns” was granted a divorce Tuesday from the “Blurred Lines” singer in Los Angeles. Their divorce will go into effect April 14.

The 38-year-old actress and 37-year-old singer announced they were separating last year after nine years of marriage. They have a 4-year-old son.

Patton was the inspiration behind much of Thicke’s music and appeared in some of his videos.

Thicke promoted his latest album, “Paula,” last summer with several public appearances accompanied by reconciliation pleas.