Porsha Williams, known for her role on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” has initiated divorce proceedings against Nigerian entrepreneur Simon Guobadia. The legal action was officially filed in Atlanta on Thursday, as reported by People Magazine. This development signals the end of their marriage, which endured for a mere 15 months.
Porsha, aged 42, and Simon, aged 59, tied the knot in November 2022, in a grand affair consisting of two ceremonies—a traditional Nigerian ritual and an American wedding held in Atlanta. Their union symbolized a fusion of cultures and a profound affection. Their engagement, announced in May 2021, was characterized by a whirlwind romance, culminating in Porsha’s social media proclamation of their “crazy love” and shared commitment to happiness.
Earlier this month, the reality star-turned-entrepreneur — who’s mom to 4-year-old daughter Pilar (from a previous relationship) — announced she is set to return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta for its upcoming sixteenth season after two years away from the Bravo series.
She also signed an overall scripted deal with NBCUniversal on “scripted project opportunities across the company’s broadcast and streaming properties.”
“I’m incredibly thankful for the vision and faith NBCUniversal has put in me to be a larger part of their family,” she said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to being back on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and showing the world my new world!”
Williams first joined RHOA back in its fifth season. After leaving the show in season 13, she and Guobadia appeared together on Real Housewives spinoff Porsha’s Family Matters in 2021.
She last starred in the third season of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, which aired last year.