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Home · Celebrity

Guess the Celebrity Spouse

Their spouses are uber famous but they prefer to stay out of the spotlight. Think you know everything about your favorite celebrity? See if you can spot their lesser-known better-halves.

By Yolanda Sangweni and Charlene Co · August 2, 2013October 27, 2020
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Who’s My Famous Spouse?

This basketball player’s leading lady is a veteran of the big screen, having starred in classics like Love Jones and The Best Man.

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My Famous Spouse

San Antonio Spurs Assistant coach Ime Udoka is in a relationship with Nia Long. Their son Kez Sunday was born in 2011.

03
Who’s My Famous Spouse?

This music executive’s fiancee is a chart-topping former child star who has an 11-year-old daughter named Sy’rai.

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My Famous Spouse

Ryan Press is engaged to Brandy.

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Who’s My Famous Spouse?

This billionaire businessman recently tied the knot with a singer whose family is considered music royalty.

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My Famous Spouse
Wissam Al Mana and Janet Jackson
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Who’s My Famous Spouse?

This musician is married to a former child star who recently starred in a Tyler Perry film about an unfaithful wife.

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My Famous Spouse

Joshua Bell is married to actress Jurnee Smollett, the star of Tyler Perry’s Temptation.

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Who’s My Famous Spouse?

This jewelery designer’s husband is considered a hip hop legend. He recently hosted the Grammy Awards.

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My Famous Spouse

Simone Smith is married to LL Cool J.

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Who’s My Famous Spouse?

This actor’s actress wife had everyone talkng when she wore her natural hair to the 2012 Academy Awards where she was up for Best Actress.

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My Famous Spouse

Julius Tennon is married to Viola Davis.

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Who’s My Famous Spouse?

This Ohio native’s fiance is an NBA champ who is being compared to Michael Jordan.

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My Famous Spouse

Savannah Brinson is engaged to LeBron James.

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Who’s My Famous Spouse?

This director’s wife is a British actress who is half Zimbabwean.

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My Famous Spouse

Ol Parker is married to Thandie Newton.

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Who’s My Famous Spouse?

This actress’s husband is a stand-up comedian-turned-actor whose credits include How to Be a Player and Love Jones.

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My Famous Spouse

Kristen Baker is married to Bill Bellamy.

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Who’s My Famous Spouse?

This actor’s wife is a former child actress who starred in one of America’s most beloved sitcoms about a Black family.

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My Famous Spouse

Games of Thrones star Jason Momoa is married to former Cosby Show star Lisa Bonet.

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Who’s My Famous Spouse?

This NFL player’s wife is a retired professional boxer.

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My Famous Spouse

Curtis Conway is married to Laila Ali.

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Who’s My Famous Spouse?

This TV writer’s wife is one of two Black co-hosts of a successful daytime talk show.

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My Famous Spouse

Lamar Sally is married to Sherri Shepherd.

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Who’s My Famous Spouse?

This writer’s wife is an acclaimed actress who was recently honored at ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood event. Her credits include Crooklyn and Steel Magnolias.

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My Famous Spouse

Roderick Spencer is married to Alfre Woodard.

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