Porsha Williams, the former star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, has filed for divorce from her husband Simon Guobadia after 15 months of marriage. The couple, who had a lavish wedding in November 2022, announced their split on February 22, 2024, amid rumors of Simonâs past fraud and citizenship issues. What led to the end of their whirlwind romance? Here is a timeline of their relationship and the reasons for their divorce.
A Timeline of Porsha and Simonâs Relationship
- How they met: Porsha and Simon met in 2020, when Simon was still married to Falynn Guobadia, a friend of Porshaâs who appeared on RHOA. Porsha claimed that she and Simon did not start dating until months after he filed for divorce from Falynn in January 2021.
- Quick engagement: Porsha shocked her fans and co-stars when she revealed her engagement to Simon on May 10, 2021, just weeks after his divorce from Falynn was announced. Porsha admitted that their relationship was âfastâ but said they were “living life each day to its fullest”.
- Marriage after 15 months: Porsha and Simon tied the knot in a traditional Nigerian ceremony on November 25, 2022, followed by a western-style wedding on November 26, 2022. The weddings were filmed for Porshaâs spin-off show, Porshaâs Family Matters, which documented the drama and challenges of their blended family.
Reasons for Divorce
- Allegations of past fraud: Simon, a Nigerian entrepreneur and executive producer, faced accusations of fraud and embezzlement from his former business partners and employees. According to court documents, Simon was sued for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from a petroleum company he co-founded, and for failing to pay wages and taxes to his workers. Simon denied the allegations and said they were part of a âsmear campaignâ against him.
- Citizenship struggles: Simon also faced questions about his citizenship status in the US, as some online sources claimed that he was only married to Porsha to obtain a green card. Porsha defended her husband and said he was a legal resident of the US since 1986. However, a source close to the couple told People magazine that the divorce was âunrelated to recent allegations involving Simonâs pastâ and that it was an “ongoing matter”.
Whatâs Next for Porsha Williams?
- Future on RHOA: Porsha announced her departure from RHOA in September 2021, after nine seasons on the show. She said she wanted to focus on her new show, Porshaâs Family Matters, and her other projects, such as her podcast, her book, and her homeware line. It is unclear if she will return to RHOA in the future or if she will continue with her spin-off show after her divorce.
- Dating life: Porsha has not commented on her dating life since filing for divorce from Simon. However, she was spotted with her ex-fiancé, Dennis McKinley, the father of her 2-year-old daughter, Pilar Jhena, at a Super Bowl party in February 2024. The two have remained on good terms and co-parent their child together.
- Financial impact: Porsha and Simon reportedly signed a prenuptial agreement before their wedding, which could protect their assets in case of a divorce. Porsha has an estimated net worth of $6 million, while Simon has an estimated net worth of $40 million. The details of their divorce settlement have not been disclosed yet.
Conclusion
Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia had a short-lived marriage that ended in divorce after 15 months. The couple faced various challenges and controversies during their relationship, such as allegations of fraud, citizenship issues, and family drama. Porsha is now focusing on her career and her daughter, while Simon has not spoken publicly about the divorce. The fans of RHOA and Porshaâs Family Matters are curious to see how their story will unfold in the upcoming episodes.
