The finalization of Porsha Williams’ divorce from Simon Guobadia has been confirmed, bringing a definitive finish to their extremely publicized marriage. Each events have supplied public statements relating to the end result, reflecting contrasting views on the decision of their relationship.
Porsha’s journey and marriage to Simon Guobadia had been a whirlwind that started with controversy and led to a authorized battle. As BOSSIP beforehand reported, their relationship ignited chatter from the beginning, as their engagement was introduced in March 2021, only one month after they went Instagram official. This raised eyebrows, given Simon was nonetheless married to Porsha’s former RHOA pal, Falynn Guobadia. Regardless of the preliminary controversy, the couple proceeded with two lavish weddings in November 2022.
Nonetheless, the union proved to be short-lived. Williams filed for Porsha Williams’ divorce in February 2024, citing “irreconcilable variations.” Porsha later revealed to PEOPLE that her determination stemmed from discovering what she termed “complicated” points with Simon’s authorized standing and a sample of alleged dishonesty and deceit. She instructed PEOPLE that within the ultimate three months of their marriage, she realized Simon “wasn’t being sincere along with her in regards to the ‘complicated’ points along with his authorized standing.”
She recalled, “That’s after I knew, ‘That is most likely headed down a darkish highway.’” Porsha, emphasizing her dedication to authorized compliance, acknowledged, “Every part I do is above board. In terms of enterprise, life… I’ve attorneys who guarantee that I’m in proper standing with United States regulation. So I wouldn’t need to be concerned in something that may put me ready to not observe our regulation. And I felt I used to be put in an uncomfortable scenario, legally — together with dishonesty and deceit — the place I wanted to file for divorce with a purpose to acquire instant safety.”
Simon, nonetheless, stated that that they had “no points” as a pair and that Williams was “citing points that occurred in my previous. I’ve spent the higher a part of 35 years of my life making up for it,” he added.
Porsha Williams’ Divorce: Finalization & Contrasting Reactions
The authorized complexities of Porsha Williams’ divorce intensified when Simon was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) whereas touring again to the US for a divorce listening to. He has since been deported to Nigeria as a result of a historical past of immigration violations, together with financial institution and bank card fraud, in response to PEOPLE.
Their divorce was formally finalized on June 11, with the choose ruling in Williams’ favor. The ruling upheld their prenup and granted her spousal assist, amongst different issues. This end result led to distinctly completely different public reactions from the previous couple.
Simon Guobadia shortly celebrated the finalization on Instagram, writing, “Formally single and eventually free – thank God Almighty, I’m free ultimately!”
Nonetheless, this celebratory tone was shortly adopted by information that Guobadia plans to enchantment the ruling. He additionally instructed Web page Six that he “regrets their marriage.”
Porsha’s response, in distinction, was extra emotional and reflective. In her PEOPLE cowl story interview, she mentioned the painful, months-long authorized battle. “I actually don’t want divorce on anyone,” she stated. “It’s horrible, to permit your mind and your coronary heart to attach with somebody after which should battle them like this? It’s like, the worst nightmare you will have ever, ever skilled since you don’t acknowledge who you’re preventing. Like, Simon proper now? I don’t know who that’s.”
Williams expressed a way of betrayal, stating, “It makes you are feeling like all the things was a lie. I imply, so that you can hate me this a lot? Every part needed to be a lie. As a result of I don’t have that type of hate in the direction of you in my coronary heart. However then once more, I’m the one strolling away, not him. So I don’t know…” [PEOPLE]. She additionally revealed she nonetheless mourns the lack of the longer term they envisioned. “We had a future collectively,” she shared. “I imply, I really envisioned my life with this particular person, and Simon was the identical method” [PEOPLE]. She added, “Certain, I can nonetheless have a lovely dwelling. Certain, I can have cash within the financial institution. Certain, I can nonetheless journey. But it surely’s laborious to think about doing them when the particular person beside you was not there,” she shared, by tears.
Regardless of the heartbreak, Williams expressed delight in her resilience, “I simply thank God I’ve survived and nonetheless myself as a result of generally, Lord, once you depart somebody who’s such a giant a part of your life? You don’t really feel like your self for a very long time.”