I can’t say that I disagree, but as far as we know they remained respectful and responsible and that counts for everything. In fact, I think it speaks to the succession possible. Some people can be real tacky and that’s not how they carried it. I can appreciate that.
Finally, some words of wisdom. I don’t believe either of them were “waiting”. This was another case of Amy & TJ, messing behind their spouses & probably got busted, hence the 2 divorces back to back.
I know 2 women who don't know each other. They were both married and got divorced. Both of their husbands were suspected and accused of cheating with their lifelong 'friends' that were women. Shortly after their divorces, their ex-husbands got married to those same supposed 'friends'. I don't deal with mn who are VERY close with their wmn 'friends'. Why? None of my male friends WANT to be my friend! I put them in the friend zone, but they'd jump at the chance to be with me. I don't want them, for specific reasons. A guy who rushes into a new relationship after a long failed one is the reddest of flags, but ooookaaayyy. I love you, RRG ❤!
So on point, every word!! I've NEVER met a guy who didn't want to be more than friends or sleep with me, unless he was a gay man. Straight men don't even make good friends honestly, they lack empathy and don't truly listen to you, outside of what they want to hear.
I don’t know how to feel about this but I’m glad he is not out here embarrassing his children dating 19 year olds. They stayed married and raised their children in one household..their obligation is complete. I hope the ex finds happiness and joy.
Usually when a couple divorces after being married for so long, the marriage had been dead for years and the couple was just delaying the inevitable because of kids, finances, health issues, aging parents, religious reasons etc. If this was the case for Blair, it’s not surprising that he chose to move on so quickly.
@@lynne709 thanks! You expressed this so clearly and eloquently I KNOW ppl who have been legally married 22 years in total…. But the last NINE years, they weren’t even sleeping in the same part of the house…. And no one was cheating- they just never took time to know each other before dating and were so different that they grew apart
Five months? After 27 years? Sir you could at least pretend for 2 years. However we as women know when a men are not really in love with us. So maybe his wife knew she didn't have his heart. Okay, let me find out that the "best way to over one is to get under a new one" has merit.
He could have done it so quickly as none of us are getting any younger, I am not much younger than them, and I understand that time is of the essence to be honest, plus he knew everything about her. And yes, they may have "hooked up" way before all of this, but it all sounds friendly so happy for all parties involved.
at least mourn the loss of the 27 year old marriage for a year, your bestie is not running away if she had been there for 41 years, what is an additional one year? 5 months is disrespectful and making the whole relationship so quickly dispensable. I am not buying the 5 months sudden realisation story.. They must have been thinking of getting together for at least a year
I don't know any of these people, but I have lived long enough to know that life doesn't happen in a straight line. Life is shades of gray and sometimes complicated. I've always loved the fact that Blair was unproblematic and seemingly a committed married man. The fact that Blair married an-age appropriate woman, leads me to believe that he is still the up-standing guy I always figured he was. People grow apart. People change. Sometimes we are blessed to "spin the block" with a person who we met early on in life. I wish all of these people nothing but happiness.
Very well stated and I've always heard people say the person is always right under your nose or has been there the entire time, or it's the person you overlook I'm paraphrasing. Either way it's good they have the blessing from their exes and the rest of the family wishing them nothing but happiness.
His body has but his face needs some resurfacing . In 2018 I have a picture with him after a play. I was shocked at how bad his skin looked. He was incredibly kind and personable
I was my husbands rebound during a breakup with childhood friend. Their friendship never stopped during our 23 year marriage. When he died of heart attack, she was at the funeral but did not approach me. I will never be with a man who has close female friends ever again.
It's possible. I have had male friends that I grew up with (50 years), but I have NEVER felt that way about them - wouldn't touch them with a ten foot pole - know too much about them.
This reminds me of Charles and Diana. Instead of Charles marrying his best friend Camilla in the first place he put Diana through narcissistic torture. We don't know what goes on behind closed doors but I can just imagine Blair being a narcissist toward his ex-wife and whenever they would get into an argument, he would call his female best friend who he's now married to for support. His female best friend was always someone he would call because she knew just what to say. My father used to say when you're married you don't have friends. He said that a husband and wife are best friends to each other. Blair marrying his best friend so quickly after his divorce let's me know that there were more than just confessionals going on in that relationship. Also, people need to realize that cheating is more than just sex. Whenever you mentally disengage from your spouse and you give your mind/thoughts to another, that's cheating too.
right, would his new wife allow him to have female friends? She started out one herself. I wouldn't trust rebound relationships either, there is no reflecting just jumping around. The fact that his wife divorces him makes me wonder why? Either way, knowing someone for a long time doesn't mean that your relationship will work out. I feel like it's more to the story than what is being told. People reconnect with exes all the time but that didn't mean that they had to be friends. people should be more honest about what they want and stop dragging others into it. I think that it is good that his wife wanted to focus on raising the kids, but you always see women giving up their goals meanwhile the men chase their dreams and end up with another woman that they could have always wanted. couples should have friends that they both select and get along with but boundaries are everything. Overall, men should be friends with men and vice versa. They can be cordial with the other gender ( hello and goodbye.) It's a lot of sneaky behavior and I can see why people don't trust it. People throw the word insecure around but boundaries and being aware is everything. I refuse to babysit a man, but I won't let you play in my face either. I agree, with you on the couple needing to be that opposite sex that are besties. it seems more appropriate other women shouldn't be that close and they shouldn't want too. keeping things causal makes more sense and it's respectful. The couples that start off sneaky end up with the same results. The ones that stick are just settling, but there is drama behind the scenes.
Charles was obligated to marry someone virginal to be mother of future monarchs and eventually the Queen. I've always thought Diana's handling was a great injustice to her as she wasn't briefed on the purpose of Charles marrying her and how he was going to eventually resume carrying on with Camilla after they had had enough sons.
Ladies if a man is willing to leave you let him go. A man who loves you wouldnt leave you in the world by yourself. Your protection and well being would be his primary purpose and I think thats why the ex wife gave her blessing she realised that he no longer loved her in that way so why throw a fit just wish them the best but God dont like ugly and if they were having an affair during his marriage thinking this new one will be smooth sailing it wont.
@@ariamason9324 She might have filed because he wanted to keep his image -- "she left me". Possibly she didn't care she just wanted her freedom and let him go because she knew he wasn't in love with her anymore.
When I heard that he’d gotten married I said to myself “damn didn’t he JUST get divorced!?” The only thing that makes any kind of sense as to why he got married so soon after being divorced, is that he was messing with old girl all along 😒🙄
Yeah, they were messing around during their marriages especially getting engaged and married so soon after divorcing. They had a plan and put it in motion. Their significant others already knew they were messing around that's why it wasn't a surprise "omg why you do this to me" acting a fool divorce from either spouse. Oh well, as long as everybody gets along that's all that matters!!! 🤷
Some men and women have to be in a 'relationship' at all times after a divorce you should give yourself at least 2 years to heal before marrying again.
Married men have NO business having single best friends! It took him decades of marriage and several kids later to realize that his first wife wasn't "the one?" Well, one thing is true...you reap what you sow. So, I hope his new wife will be okay when her replacement (his newest best friend) gets in their marriage. This has red flags ALL over it! 🚩🚩🚩
I don’t see the problem. There weren’t rumors of cheating and everyone seems mature and at peace. I wouldn’t want to be with someone that doesn’t want to be with me.
IMO it's like food that you might have left in the fridge too long but it still passes the sniff test so you eat it anyway. But keeping it classy during a break up or divorce is the best way to go especially when there are kids involved. A Brangelina divorce does nothing for anybody.
Absolutely. I don’t care if it was My wedding day and I know He wants Someone else. Bye…I’m out. Wish You All nothing less than The Absolute Best. I think the loss of His Mother .I guess he could no only live without His True Love..
Im so glad y’all did this video! Don’t know anyone of these individuals personally, BUT I wish he and his first wife could’ve made it work after being together 27 years. The new wife is “age appropriate” so kudos.
@@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302Only delusional men believe that lie. Blair's new marriage, billionaire Jeff Bezos & his 53 year old fiance & Robert De Niro's 45 year old baby mama / girlfriend proves that many men desire a woman that they can relate to and are compatible with.
The age appropriate thing seems to be trending among celebs. Jeff Bezos is also engaged to a woman in her 50s and now Blair. Anna Wintour and Bill Nighy (I know that folks may not know these two). Nowadays older women are looking good so that could be why.
It comes off that he just doesn’t want to be alone especially since he was married for a long time. She’s familiar to him and he’s not starting completely over/ having to get to know her like he would if they weren’t “friends” (😏) in the first place. But that’s just my perspective 🤷🏾♀️
They both are grown, grown people. Who has time to be out here today with this messed up world and trying to date . They have been friends for long time. At least he got a divorce .
Sometimes people marry the wrong person especially if they feel pressure to get married and have children 🤷🏾♀️ a lot of people decide to stay for the kids or because of religion or are scared of what society will say if they get divorced. Just like people stay in jobs they don't like...
This is so true. I feel like with 6 kids and grandchildren, Josie is still so connected to her ex-husband. How would they deal with seeing each other at so many family events?
True, he was remarkably good looking. Did he ever date Jada though off screen? I doubt because he must have been married in 1996 when the movie came out
I wouldn’t be surprised if they were sneaky around but I wouldn’t be surprised if they weren’t out of respect for their partners. I think they just missed the opportunity when they were younger and decided to give it try now that they’re older. I’m sure both of their partners were surprised but I think they had a inkling that something was there.
A guy I was with for 8 years disappeared and 3 months later he got married and has a bay on the way. He reached out to me after 5 months of no contract and on my birthday to tell me he was married with child on the way. He told me his wife told him to reach out to me because she knows how important the friendship was to him. Lmbo friendship? So he's telling his wife I was his special friend and she believes him. I blocked him because clearly he's lying to her about who I was to him and he ready to use me again. I'm done being stupid
Exactly why I’m staying single because I definitely KNOW my someone is somewhere figuring life out as I am and ain’t nothing wrong with that…people change life changes situations change . 🤷🏽♀️
I’ve always liked Blair and I’m happy for him and Josie. It’s actually refreshing that there was no drama. Their families are happy too and that’s a sweet deal. I personally disagree with those psychology stats. I’ve never witnessed a healthy and successful rebound relationship. Most people still carry the baggage from the previous relationship into the new one. Even if it’s been decades 🤣🤣🤣
yeah, psychology today is the same trash that published a so-called study ‘proving’ that black women were the least attractive of all women. nothing they put out is credible!
That's funny that psychologists are saying that rebound relationships are healthy now. They used to say that one should take time to heal after a breakup. That's why you can't put your trust in these "so-called experts ". Their reresearch and data are always changing like a breeze from the wind. 🌬🌬🌬 Sometimes it changes so fast it's like a tornado 🌪 leaving destruction in the lives of those who adhere to the tenets of their ever changing scientific data.
I mean they had a very long run. Also to be fair, it may feel more comfortable to get with a friend who you know for a fact cares about you and you get along with. You know they are there for you. Of course, we’d all hope that they could have made it work. They at least made it amicable and they were mature about it. Some things end. She is free to move on if she wants and so is he. The engagement was really quick but maybe it’s better. At least because everyone gets along and they already knows the family.
It looks like they both carried a torch for each other and I bet they would speak often during difficult times. I adore Blair and wish them the both the very best. Thank you RRG ❤
The song You Make Me Wanna by Usher immediately played in my head. I've known married people to feel as if they married the wrong person, especially when someone in their past better connects with them emotionally/physically. Even non married people feel they're dating the wrong person, I've felt that way a time or two in my 43 yrs. but chile that's a whole nother conversation. 🥴
As I get older I’m realizing that something about aging emboldens people to do what they actually WANT to do & not just the responsible or traditional thing. His ex wife was fortified to file for divorce & he felt free to be with someone he’s had a real connection with for years & years. I don’t think anyone was lurking in the shadows waiting for anyone 😂 I think life just happened & good for them❣️
Exactly, but that will go over people's head. Bottom line, people grow apart all the time. Just wish them well. Most folks can't stay in a relationship past 2 months, let alone 27 years. Apparently his wife was just as glad to move on as he was. In fact, how do we know she wasn't the one that initiated the divorce. She's probably just a very private person, and since Blair is the one who found his OLD NEW LOVE...lol, and wanted it to be known, she was fine with it. It's over, they both appear to be ok with it. That's It....That's all.
Baby i hollered when you said Bacon Bazooka 🥓 😂😂😂😂😂😂 but i noticed something....both of them dated and married their mirror image of what they wanted.....its crazy
Great video RRG. I like how Blair and his ex wife kept it amicable. Especially, as it was a long marriage and they have kids together. I found it very interesting, how he married the other woman after all those years of friendship. 😵💫😆
She was waiting in the wings, nothing you can tell me. The 2 families were so close, why didn't she think Sister's code with his wife? and why didn't he think bro code with her hubby? that both were divorced matters little. Truth is, the men and women waiting to pick y'all husbands and wives are mostly not strangers but family friends supporting and stroking their egos while you are bitching and fighting them. Simon Cowell was besties with Andrew Silverman and used to go on holidays with Mr & Mrs Silverman, It did not stop him from planting a baby in Mrs. Silverman ending her 10 year old marriage to Andrew in 2013 and she became Mr. Cowell's fiancé. in 2023 she will be Mrs. Cowell, from one bestie to the other 😁😄 All that said, I wish Blair and his bride a blissful marriage and for the ex Mrs. Underwood, may she find that relationship that will fulfil her.
She married in 1978 to Burgess Owens, a NFL free safety with NY Jets, Oakland Raiders, member of 1980 Champions XV Super Bowl team, retired 1982 shortly after they joined LDS church. Divorced in 2012 or 2013 article which mean she was single & free for at least 10 years. 🤔💭 30 years affiliation at least with LDS ⛪️ with over 600 rules, one is have lots of children, another is forgive all, hold no grudges.. her ex is now age 72 (b.1951) and a US Congressman, Utah 4th District.. she 👀 and in appearance a much older, mature woman.. 6 adult kids, grands.. met when he was age 16 y/o (1980) and a 43 year friendship.. lost his mother in 2020 and reconnects with old friend… life is precious, hopefully true soulmates💘 🤔💭
His eyes look sad. Hers don’t but his does. I hope he made the right decision to jump into another marriage so soon as it looks like he didn’t give himself enough time to grieve…
Being Blair’s birthday the day after mine, I want to believe he’s loyal like me 😂. I’m just happy he stayed in his lane n married women around his age. I wish both the best n happiness.
He never was that attractive to me but I don’t fawn over celebrities because they’re regular people to me. I don’t like to speak negatively of anyone’s relationship but I can’t get behind this. I can only imagine what the wife went through before and after the divorce seeing him marry someone he knew before and during their marriage.
I believe that Blair was having an affair, with this "close friend" for years. It may not have been sexual but it was definitely emotional, which is just as bad. I do not believe the split was as amicable as you say because Desiree stopped following Blair on social media the day after he announced his engagement. They may have fallen out of love or grown apart but a true "friend" does not encourage a married friend to get divorced. The fact that Blair got engaged and married so quickly is proof to me that the new wife had something to do with it. Shame on Blair. I know the kids are grown and he deserves to be happy but I honestly am looking at him sideways. I get a bad feeling about this new wife. She seems sneaky and opportunistic.
It was sexual. He was always away. Never around. He was always alone. Never see him in public with his family. I know his wife was devastated. She will never get over this?
He made a stupid choice leaving his wife. And the kids were so kewl beans with Josie because he was bringing them around Josie. Unraveling his marriage. Trashy.
Congratulations! Life is way too short to waste time if you are confident you are making a good decision ❤ I am happy for them and their entire family!
After a failed marriage and getting older honestly it doesn't take as long to spark love especially with a familiar friend. You also don't focus on silly things. You realize what's important and just want to live. This woman was married and had her kids too...doesn't seem like anyone was waiting around just to say don't ever worry bc you can always write a new chapter and something wonderful is always waiting..
The first wife resembles Sunny Hostin but all I could say is if his ex wife gave her blessing and the ex husband of Josie gave his blessing I'll just say congratulations,. However this was one hook up where i feel like so many others that Blair and Josie had a deep love for each other from day one. This includes sexual encounters but they were great at concealing this for years. Thats my reckless suspicious opinion. But happy for them i guess.
Brian McKnight should take notes, I'm all for this union, this is how you blend a family and everyone is happy and supportive, they like it I love it, best wishes to them.
I always wondered when did he start to fall in love with his best friend after all of these years. Hopefully it wasn’t while he was married. Let me get into this video though 👀
Congratulations to Blair & Josie!! Blair is a humble & God fearing man and the way I used to see him & his family at church, I can see him marrying again so soon. He is a true faith filled family man. And it appears to be a bonus that his new bride happens to be a friend of 43 years, and someone who shares his same faith. I wish them both blessings on this new journey.
I get it and I don't get it. I'm married now, my husband and I are completely opposite and sometimes I feel like I have married the wrong person, but there is no one I'm waiting to get with as far as friends go. So that part I don't get. In my experience taking a friend to the next level never works out. It is better that they stay in that zone or you lose them forever... Hence ,I don't have any male friends. They are emotionally inept and can't handle themselves if they want more or if you did give him a chance but it never worked out, he's jealous of next one. Regardless, I do love my husband and would be so pissed off if he was to marry a lifetime friend of his. Imo, it devalues anything we ever had-- almost like I was just a placeholder or substitute because honestly in my mind if he wanted to be with another b**** He could have got with that b**** and left me to my own devices and probably better off somewhere else.
The research portion answered a personal question I was having with my spiritual team today about how healthy and proactive dating would be for me after a rough break up. I appreciate you guys for being a conduit for me. ❤
I seem to be stuck in friendship zone.. now that I'm 50 I can say I've been friends for 40 years w plenty of men.. so where's my Blair Underwood now ???!!
Nice girls finish last. Men are attracted to easy women. They want that sexual need met first. And when she get pregnant, it’s cheaper to keep her. This is why lots of men will turn a hoe into a housewife.
I went to Jamaica in 2017, he and his wife Desiree were there; they looked miserable as hell; I am not surprised they got divorced. Is it me, or does his new wife (Joise) look like an old version of his ex-wife (Desiree)? Js.
When you said they munched on RRG snacks at their wedding, you finished me LOOOOOL!!!! Also, the clips you insert in your videos get me always LOL!!! Hilarious!
She looks more like his Auntie, but anyhoo! 😂😂😂... I never feel like I "missed out on a good one" whenever I choose to walk away from getting to know a man with female "friends". In my eyes there are MANY not-so-good reasons he has them, so to me they are red flags.
Sometimes you don't realize that your best friend (side chick)can be your soulmate 😅😅. No need to waste time on other ppl that don't have your ❤️. So happy for his fine ass though.
I used to think their relationship was tacky but now it genuinely seems they were meant to be, life sent them in different directions, but still had them destined to be together. It’s even more beautiful to know their ex-spouses were mature enough to probably see it that way too. Blessings to both 🖤
Chile... this is none of my business! (but the red flags are flaggin!) I ended a date early and abruptly a couple nights ago when the guy said he had plans with his female best friend AFTER our date! he was cute but I am not CRAZY
Blair has always been an enigma to me. Have y’all seen his Donahue segment? Side eye has been infinite for decades. Ain’t nothing changed and it’s still going strong.
41 yearsssss. Lol! His first wife supported him and built him up concerning his career. Looks like the first wife helped him level up for the next woman who was waiting in the wings for over four decades as a friend. This was planned years ago. I need my RRG snacks.❤❤❤
I remember when Blair married his first wife. Everyone was happy for them because she was a secretary or assistant and just a regular person - non celeb. Too bad it didn't last forever but I guess these things happen. Good luck to Blair and his new wife. Given that her first husband seems to be on the Trump train I can only imagine why their marriage ended.
If it were me, I would stay tight lipped too as it seems he was waiting for her to get divorced so he could initiate his. From my bird's eye view relationships like this do not work out because the reality can never match the fantasy after waiting all that time. BUT I wish them ALL well cause it ain't nobody's business if they do...🎵
I'm sorry, but I always thought. Blair Underwood's first wife looked at least 10 years older than him. But this new one look old as hell too. Are they all the same age?
Let's see let's see. Remember krush groove. His first acting gig. Playing Russell Simmons like character. Look at Blair. Look at Russell. Blair and Russell. I see the resemblance lol
