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Tisha Campbell-Martin Files For Divorce From Duane Martin After 20-Plus Years Of Marriage

Tisha Campbell-Martin Files For Divorce From Duane Martin After 20-Plus Years Of Marriage
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By Lauren Porter · Updated October 24, 2020
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Another Black Hollywood couple is calling it quits. 

PEOPLE reports that beloved Martin star Tisha Campbell-Martin has filed for divorce from her husband, fellow actor Duane Martin. 

The couple wed in 1996 and after more than 20 years of marriage, Campbell-Martin released a statement on social media to announce the end of their union. 

“After 27 years of being together and two amazing children, it pains me to announce that I’ve filed for divorce,” the 49-year-old wrote. “It’s an emotional time and I graciously ask for privacy for me, our children and the rest of our family.”

After 27 years of being together and 2 amazing children, it pains me to announce that I've filed for divorce. It's an emotional time and I graciously ask for privacy for me, our children and the rest of our family." @DUANEMARTIN_ said to me Best this morn “we are family FOREVER”

— TishaCampbell (@TishaCampbell) February 22, 2018

During their nearly three-decade-long relationship, the Martins welcomed two children, 16-year-old Xen and 8-year-old Ezekiel. 

We’re definitely sad to see this marriage end. 

TOPICS:  Black Love