Prague – Czech influencer Ornella Koktová, 33, announced her divorce from businessman Josef Kokta, 68, during her birthday celebration on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The announcement came as a surprise to fans gathered for the launch of her project, Ornella Life, according to reports from Czech news outlets.
Koktová revealed the end of their 11-year marriage, stating it marked the conclusion of a significant chapter in her life. “Today I am 33 years old and at the same time one stage of my life has ended with a divorce,” she reportedly said, before leaving the event. She added, according to iDNES.cz, that she now needed to be with her children.
Josef Kokta confirmed the divorce to ŽivotvČesku.cz. The couple, who have three children – sons Quentin and Sven, and daughter Lilianne – first met when Koktová was extremely young and Kokta was already a successful entrepreneur. Their relationship has been closely followed by the Czech media since its inception.
Recent months had seen Kokta withdraw from social media and online communication, citing a need to conserve energy and prioritize family life, Koktová had previously shared in a podcast. She had also indicated plans to relocate closer to Prague.
The age gap between the couple had often been a subject of public discussion, but their relationship had appeared stable for many years. The divorce announcement, made on Koktová’s birthday, was described as a symbolic closing of a chapter in her life.
