We were hoping that someone was going to issue a statement akin to, “Psych! We’re just kidding, y’all” about this whole divorce business between Jesse Williams and wife of nearly five years, Aryn Drake-Lee. But it looks like everything is in motion to really put an end to this marriage, including child custody and spousal support requests that have been revealed in divorce documents.
According to TMZ, Williams is the one who decided to file, and did so on April 11. He is requesting joint legal and physical custody of their kids, including 3-year-old Sadie and 2-year-old Maceo. He’s also requesting that the court deny Drake-Lee, a real estate broker, spousal support. TMZ says sources close to the situation don’t believe that the couple had a prenuptial agreement in place.
You’re probably thinking, why wouldn’t they have a prenup? Probably because they’ve been in each other’s lives for a really long time. They were together for reportedly 13 years and married for almost five years after tying the knot in 2012. The divorce documents don’t state a date of separation, and as we told you previously, just last November he had nothing but great things to say about Drake-Lee — and her cooking skills. TMZ says a source close to the couple told them that Drake-Lee actually doesn’t want to divorce, but for Jesse, their relationship has “played itself out.”
We hate to see these two call it quits, as they’ve always seemed like such a down-to-earth couple. Not to mention that she’s been by his side before the fame and way before everyone tried to make Williams their imaginary bae. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for reconciliation, but whatever is meant to be will be.
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