Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia Are Divorcing After 15 Months of Marriage
The news comes just days after Porsha confirmed her return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia are reportedly divorcing after 15 months of marriage.
PEOPLE reported the news on February 23, 2023 after obtaining court documents in Atlanta showing a divorce filing.
Porsha, who announced her return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta for the upcoming 16th season on February 13, tied the knot with the Nigerian businessman in two elaborate ceremonies in Georgia in November 2022. The couple got engaged in May 2021 just weeks after going public with their romance.
Find out everything you need to know about the split by scrolling below.
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As of press time, neither Porsha nor Simon has confirmed news of the split.
Just 10 days before the news of Simon and Porsha's split broke, the mom of one confirmed her return to RHOA by paying tribute to her husband.
"Who said that? Porsha Williams coming back to [The] Real Housewives of Atlanta?" Porsha said in an Instagram video about her return to the franchise. "That's false, but Porsha Guobadia is in the building. See y'all!"
Simon even reacted to Porsha's return on Instagram, writing, "Our family is gratified and appreciative of the [love]. [Black excellence]. [Happy Black History Month]."
Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia's Relationship Timeline
After meeting on RHOA Season 13, Porsha embarked on a relationship with the father of five in the spring of 2021. Just weeks later, Simon popped the question, and the pair confirmed news of their engagement in May of that year.
"Yes we are crazy in love. I know it’s fast but we are living life each day to its fullest," Porsha shared when she announced the engagement. "I choose happiness every morning and every night. Tuning out all negative energy and only focused on positive wishes. He makes me so happy and to me, that is what matters most."
The twosome subsequently highlighted their relationship and engagement on The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Porsha's Family Matters. The couple blended their respective families together, and Porsha gushed about co-parenting with ex Dennis McKinley amidst her relationship with Simon.
As previously mentioned, Simon and Porsha wed in two lavish ceremonies during Thanksgiving weekend in 2022. Their first wedding featured a traditional Nigerian native law and custom ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. Their second wedding took place the following day at a Methodist Church. Porsha wore seven dresses during the weekend, which was neither party's first marriage.
See more of their love story by watching the video at the top of this post. Stream The Real Housewives of Atlanta on Peacock now.
