Actor Blair Underwood’s love life has been within the highlight since he shockingly left his ex- spouse Desiree DaCosta in 2021. They have been collectively for practically three a long time.
Underwood was later linked to his longtime buddy of over 40 years, Josie Hart. Apparently, after a long time of friendship the connection blossomed into one thing romantic, and he introduced their engagement the next yr.
Many followers have been initially enraged by Underwood’s pivot from his spouse, whom he shares three kids with, in favor of an in depth buddy.
“Blair Underwood getting a divorce after which getting engaged to his ‘longtime buddy’ is why ladies have belief points. He ought to’ve simply married her from leap as an alternative of losing each him and his ex’s time lol,” one individual famous on X.
One other stated, “This Blair Underwood story is making me crack up bc I do know for a truth at the least one or two of my exes was side-eyeing me for marrying the woman greatest buddy I informed them to not fear about.”
Underwood and DaCosta launched a joint social media assertion in Could 2021, through which they described their marriage as “a gorgeous journey.”
“After an incredible quantity of thought, prayer & work on ourselves individually & collectively, we’ve got come to the conclusion to finish our marriage that started 27 years in the past,” the assertion learn. “It has actually been a gorgeous journey,” Underwood and DaCosta continued.
“Our proudest achievements are our three unimaginable kids. Three souls to which God entrusted us. We proceed to be awed & humbled by the blessings of parenting. We’ve at all times put their greatest pursuits first & will proceed to take action. We are going to proceed to be the most effective of associates and co-parents and have the utmost respect for each other as we embark upon this new chapter of our lives, individually.”
Actor Blair Underwood and his spouse Desiree DeCosta on the Eden Roc lodge on January 14, 2006 in Miami Seaside. Picture by Jay Kravetz pic.twitter.com/lTvGrLdK7l
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In November 2022, the Golden Globe nominee revealed his engagement to Hart.
“My private spotlight was strolling the purple carpet with my new fiancee Josie Hart,” Underwood wrote on Instagram. “Probably the most superb, sensible, lovely, hilarious, thought scary and insightful individual I do know who repeatedly lives life out loud. The long run is crazy-bright Woman! None of us ever know the place God will information our paths.”
The pair went on to tie the knot in a gorgeous ceremony on June 24, 2023 on the Casa de Campo Resort & Villas within the Dominican Republic.
Whereas some followers supplied their properly needs to the brand new married couple, similar to “Soul Meals” actor Michael Seaside, who commented, “Congratulations Blair – cheers to like,” beneath certainly one of their marriage ceremony posts. But, some weren’t happy to be taught Underwood left his spouse for one more girl.
The sad followers have clearly nonetheless not gotten over it. Underwood joined SiriusXM host Karen Hunter on July 16, and after the interview Hunter shared a video of the “Madea’s Household Reunion” star to let social media customers get a glimpse of what he seems to be like at 60.
The quick clip posted by Theybf_daily sparked dozens of compliments but additionally reminded followers of the disdain many nonetheless harbor towards Underwood.
“That man left his spouse of 27 years, for his greatest buddy who was in his life throughout his marriage,” wrote one individual.
“Blair underwood deadass left his spouse for his greatest buddy … why do grown males even have ladies greatest associates that’s weirdo s-t,” one other commentator said.
A 3rd added, “That’s none of my enterprise… he’s nonetheless high-quality!”
Some observers have been seemingly in Underwood’s nook, suggesting they may relate to his private state of affairs and the way “high-quality” he’s remained since his debut within the 1985 movie “Krush Groove.”
One stated, “He high-quality af however he at all times taking part in them imply males roles I used to be able to throw some sizzling grits on him…”
One other chimed in, “He’s undeniably FIONE however I’m nonetheless VERY disenchanted with him and yall know why!”
Regardless of her engagement to the high-profile actor, Hart has principally saved particulars of her private life personal.
Underwood beforehand opened up about his marriage to DaCosta in 2008, when he spoke about his need to be her downside solver.
“I wished to be her rock, her protector,” the “L.A. Regulation” actor stated of DaCosta throughout an interview with Oprah.com. “If she had an issue, I wished to unravel it. I believed that’s what was anticipated of me.”
Underwood additionally credited his now-former spouse for encouraging him to take his iconic position as Miranda Hobbes’ love curiosity Dr. Robert Leeds on “Intercourse & the Metropolis.” He informed Web page Six, “I thank her for that.”
Blair Underwood in ‘Intercourse And The Metropolis’ season 6, episode 13 (2004) pic.twitter.com/8BTsRdOJYs
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