It is a fact that marriage is one of the hardest as well as the most beautiful decision of life, however, at times things go wrong which leads the couple to call it quits. Well, something similar happened to fan-favorite Samantha Lee Gibson and Tyrese Gibson.
The couple made a beautiful pair grabbing many people's eyes when they got married but nearly after four years of marriage, the pair told their fans and followers they were going their separate ways. After announcing their separation, things began getting messy. Let's get to know more about the former couple in detail.
Samantha Lee Gibson and Tyrese Gibson Married Life
Talking about their early phase, Samantha and Tyrese first met each other at a charity event in Atlanta in December 2016. They were introduced by some of their mutual friends in 2015 and exchanged numbers.
CAPTION: Samantha and Tyrese were married for nearly four years SOURCE: Twitter @Essence Initially, Samantha was hesitant about dating a celebrity, but it seems like she felt different about the actor after a while and got connected again. Furthermore, after less than years of dating, the two married in a secret ceremony on valentine's Day in 2017.
The wedding ceremony was held at their home. Likewise, after a year of being married, the former duo welcomed a daughter named Soraya in October 2018.
The Couple Split Nearly After Four Years Of Marriage
While media and the public were speculating that the bond between Samantha and Tyrese was going really well, the couple shocked their fans and followers with their divorce news nearly after four years of marriage. The two unleashed a joint statement on Instagram in December 2020.
The ex-couple mentioned that it was hard to separate and divorce officially in the joint statement. Also, they decided to stay as best friends and strong co-parents to their daughter. Not only that, but they also confessed about their relationship and recalled their memories together.
And while the public was still getting over their divorce, just after a year of their separation, things began getting messy. Samantha accused Tyrese of changing the locks at their home, causing her to move, but the actor denied the accusation and said that they had an argument which was the actual cause of their separation.
CAPTION: Samantha and Tyrese has a daughter SOURCE: Instagram @tyrese The Things reports that Samantha also alleged Tyrese financially cutting her off, which the actor also refused. Later, the Fast and Furious actor admitted that his former wife demanded $20,000 a month for child support.
Who Is Tyrese Gibson Dating Now?
You might be wondering who Tyrese is dating after his messy divorce with Samantha. Well, just after a few months of their divorce announcement, the Rogue Hostage actor announced his relationship with his current girlfriend, Zelie Timothy, around March 2021.
But again, the relationship with Zelie couldn't last long, and they announced their breakup in September 2021, and the fans wished them well individually. But fans were surprised when the actor posted a few Instagram stories together with Zelie on October 3, 2021, hinting at their reconciliation.
As there are no recent updates about their split, we can say that they are still together and are happily leading a blissful life. In addition, Gibson was formerly married to Norma Gibson.
Did Samantha Marry For The Second Time?
The former celebrity spouse, Samantha, has not been married since the divorce. Since her split from Tyrese, she has led a single life, and there is no news regarding her being involved in romantic affairs.
Meanwhile, she uses Instagram under the username @lovesamanthalee and shares updates of her ongoing life. So, you can follow her there to get more info about her current lifestyle.