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Porsha Williams Paid Simon Guobadia's Child Support And More Amid ICE Detainment
Porsha Williams has seemingly stepped up to support her ex-husband, Simon Guobadia, after he was detained by ICE. In newly-surfaced court audio, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star confirmed that she paid his child support and other household expenses. 'Yes, I paid his child support for his two sons. I also paid maintenance for the house— outside of utilities,' said Williams. When asked by a judge why she chose to do so, Williams explained, 'I really got concerned, being that Simon was still detained […] I'm still married to him at the end of the day, and I just really felt it was unfortunate that they weren't getting any help. The mother had reached out to my assistant and said she was concerned. When I spoke to her, she made me aware that it had not been paid, I paid [his child support].' The couple's divorce was recently finalized. She filed after just over a year of marriage and asked the court to enforce the terms of their prenup. Guobadia tried to contest said terms, which included monthly alimony, division of property, and legal cost coverage. A judge sided with Williams and he's since been deported to Nigeria. After being detained, Guobadia spoke highly about the Trump administration to US Weekly. 'Donny, like I refer to him, we are very similar. We're both Geminis, and some of his antics— I certainly can understand it. Sometimes [I would] say that we are misunderstood.' He noted, 'I don't have any animosity towards the situation. I don't have any problems with Donald Trump like any other CEO or chief executive, who I am. We look to hire the best people we can find. And the issues that he's dealing with are no different than any other organization. I feel that I have a very unique perspective on this situation, considering that I was there for as long as I was. And there are so many things that I saw that I feel that I can help the administration with.' Guobadia currently has no plans to 'fight' to get back into America, but if offered, he would return. More from Kim Kardashian Speaks Out Against ICE Raids: "Our Communities Thrive Because Of The Contributions Of Immigrants" The Game Expresses Solidarity With Fellow L.A. Residents Amid Anti-ICE Protests Jamie Foxx Enjoys Miami Night Out With 'RHOA' Stars Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, And Cynthia Bailey
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2 days ago
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Porsha Williams Recreates ‘Waiting To Exhale' Scene After Finalizing Divorce From Simon Guobadia
Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia's divorce has been finalized, with the Real Housewives Of Atlanta star taking her to story to People, where she recreated an iconic Angela Bassett scene from Waiting To Exhale. Williams spoke to the mag about her 'nightmare' of a divorce and how much she can now relate to the 'message of rage and resilience' found within the scene, where Bernadine, played by Bassett, piles her soon-to-be ex-husbands suits into his car and sets it ablaze in reaction to his deceit and betrayal. 'I didn't expect today to be emotional,' Williams, 44, said on-set. 'But the moment I sat down at that vanity and started brushing my hair, just like Angela in the movie . . . it hit me: I've prettied up the ugly in my life too, when it wasn't so pretty. And I'm done doing that.' Williams and Guobadia's divorce was finalized on June 11 in Georgia. Guobadia appeared in court via Zoom, as he was deported to Nigeria from the U.S. for bank and credit card fraud. 'You go through different stages,' the reality star shared. 'You have that anger. You have the moment where you have to fight for your life in a court situation. And then, toward the end, you have the clarity where you realize you are still blessed. Your family is by our side, your child is protected; there's a whole new life that you can start.' Williams went on to saying being a 'hopeless romantic' led her and Simon to connect so quickly, as they announced their engagement just one month after confirming their relationship. 'And Simon matched my energy,' she added. 'He's very warm. He loved spending time with me. We were freakin' extra. If we wanted to fly out of the country every weekend or post on Instagram together about how much we loved each other, he was down.' However, 'complex' issues with his legal status soon led to problems the mother of one couldn't ignore. She claims she knew things were 'headed down a dark road,' and hired an immigration attorney in January 2024. 'We had a real serious conversation because, being a supportive wife, I wanted to deal with this head-on,' said Williams. 'I got it spelled out completely by an attorney who had been in immigration for 30 years. And my conclusion was: 'I don't want you to travel.' I begged for him not to leave the country. That was not honored.' Williams calls the 'point of no return' a confrontation between the two of them on Valentine's Day. 'There was some paperwork that needed to be handled, and I wanted to bring in some attorneys to represent me, and that was frowned upon,' she revealed. 'And it wasn't really what he said, it was a look—a look that just felt dark. I just knew I was not looking at the same person I loved before. I could tell that he was just pretty much checked out of the relationship at that point.' She filed for divorce eight days later. Check out the full People story here and revisit the original Waiting To Exhale scene from Jussie Smollett Announces Engagement To Boyfriend Jabari Redd: "He Said YES!" Angela Simmons Confirms Yo Gotti Breakup: "I Had To Make A Decision" Porsha Williams Paid Simon Guobadia's Child Support And More Amid ICE Detainment
Express Tribune
16-06-2025
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Porsha Williams says she paid Simon Guobadia's child support during ICE detainment
Reality TV star Porsha Williams has claimed she financially supported her estranged husband Simon Guobadia while he was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this year. In newly leaked audio from their divorce proceedings, The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum can be heard saying she paid Guobadia's child support and household expenses during his time in custody. 'Yes, I paid his child support for his two sons. I also paid maintenance for the house—outside of utilities,' Williams said in audio shared by Vibe. 'I really got concerned, being that Simon was still detained… I'm still married to him at the end of the day.' Guobadia was detained by ICE in February 2025 and held for four months before being deported to Nigeria. Despite the circumstances, he recently told Us Weekly he holds no resentment toward Donald Trump or his immigration policies, even expressing admiration for the former president's leadership style. Williams and Guobadia were married for just over a year. Their prenup agreement reportedly includes monthly alimony, property division, and coverage of legal fees. This latest development adds further tension to their high-profile split, with fans closely watching how the divorce unfolds both legally and publicly.
Metro
11-06-2025
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Reality TV legend's husband 'deported from US after being detained for 4 months'
A Real Housewives of Atlanta star's estranged husband has reportedly been deported from the US after months in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centre. Porsha Williams', 43, estranged husband Simon Guobadia, 61, is said to have been released from ICE custody and deported back to Nigeria, where the businessman was born. Guobadia is no longer listed on the US Department of Homeland Security system, which has details of all those in ICE custody. A friend and business partner of Guobadia's, Tai Savet, has said he is in 'good spirits' after a difficult four months in detention. Amid ongoing protests in Los Angeles over the government's immigration crackdown, Savet told Us Weekly that Guobadia isn't angry at President Donald Trump, but would like a sit-down meeting with him. The businessman was previously held at Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia, Us Weekly reported, during which his status was listed as 'in ICE custody', according to the US Department of Homeland Security's records. Real Housewives of Atlanta star Williams issued a statement when Guobadia was detained in February, amid her ongoing divorce proceedings with him. 'It's disheartening to see my estranged husband make choices that have led to this outcome. At this moment, my priority is moving forward with my family,' she wrote on Instagram. Guobadia moved to the US in 1982 but reportedly overstayed his visa and was deported in 1992, local outlet WSB-TV reported. He then returned to the country and attempted to gain citizenship over the years, unsuccessfully. Guobadia's deportation comes amid President's Trump's deportation programme, which prompted violent protests in Los Angeles against the Trump administration and ICE. There is now a curfew in place in certain areas in LA. April 2021: Porsha and Simon start secretly dating – she later says they connected when she sent him a DM amid his divorce to her RHOA co-star May 2021: Simon posts on Instagram that they're engaged and the couple have an engagement party the same month November 2022: Porsha and Simon wed during a two-day ceremony, with a Nigerian ceremony on the first day and a star-studded American wedding the next day November 2023: The couple celebrate their first anniversary by getting each other new rings February 2024: Porsha files for divorce after 15 months of marriage, with the divorce proceedings ongoing Guobadia celebrated living in the US last year with an Instagram post just days before Williams filed for divorce from him, following 15 months of marriage. Guobadia wrote: 'Happy Tuesday to all who ever overcame and persevered in life. You are winning #42yearsLivinginAmerica.' More Trending He was first introduced on the Bravo show as the husband of Williams' RHOA co-star Falynn Pina, however the pair went their separate ways after filming season 13. Williams broke her silence over the end of her 15-month marriage to Simon, who she first began dating in 2021, and acknowledged the supportive messages she had received from fans. 'Thank you for your prayers & support.' she wrote alongside a broken-heart emoji in a caption. View More » Metro contacted Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia for comment. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Japan's 'Empress of Pop' addresses claims Elon Musk is father of her child MORE: Watching Blu reject Alima, it's obvious Love Island has failed Black women – again MORE: David Harbour explains his dating preference after Lily Allen split
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24-02-2025
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WTH?! Porsha Williams Hints at Who's to Blame After Ex-Husband Allegedly Caught in ICE Raid
Porsha Williams' journey with ex-husband Simon Guobadia has been nothing short of a rollercoaster but things just got even crazier. Allegedly, Guobadia has been subject to President Donald Trump's crusade to mass deport undocumented immigrants. Guobadia has reportedly been detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to TMZ. The report says he's being held at Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Ga. in ICE custody. The philanthropist is originally from Nigeria, where he and Williams had arguably thee wedding of the year back in November 2022. However, the two divorced in 2024 after they got into a disagreement over their prenup. Williams was able to win temporary sole possession of their marital residence, according to PEOPLE. However, Guobadia fired back with a defamation suit demanding $75,000 after Williams dragged him on Instagram for alleged erectile dysfunction. ICE detainment is only the latest L Guobadia has taken, though, it appears to be warranted considering previous his struggle to gain U.S. citizenship. The Source reports he originally overstayed his visa back in 1982. He later reentered the country on a work visa but overstayed again. Then, in 1992, the report says he was deported but came back again under an alias, finessing himself into permanent residency. The report says he applied for naturalization in 2016 but was denied given his history and continued being denied in his following requests and appeals. His latest filing for citizenship was last month and was also denied, The Source reports. The filing appears to have triggered his detainment. If Williams thugged out three years of marriage with him, he would've been able to gain his citizenship. However, Guobadia seems to have gotten caught in President Trump's wrath on illegal immigrants as he follows through on his promise of mass deportation. In response to the news of his detainment, Williams wrote on Instagram, 'It's disheartening to see my estranged husband make choices that have led to this outcome. At this moment my priority is moving forward with my family. 🙏🏾.' For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
