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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Split From Girlfriend Regina King in Messy Breakup
Malcolm-Jamal Warner had been private about his personal life in recent years—the beloved actor did not talk publicly about his wife and child—but in the past, he had a high-profile relationship with a girlfriend that did not end well. Warner dated actress Regina King from 2011 to 2013. The two even lived together, but things ended suddenly in 2013 when the actor reportedly blindsided his girlfriend of two years by ending the relationship. In March of that year, King posted to Twitter to deny that there was trouble in the relationship. "Hey everybody PLEASE don't believe everything you read. Me & MalcolmJamalWar are good. Life happens. Forward motion. Godspeed,' she wrote at the time. But speaking with Us Weekly in 2015, King, now 54, revealed that one of her famous exes broke up with her on Valentine's Day, and she strongly insinuated that it was Warner. 'Someone broke up with me on Valentine's. Yeah. I'm serious,' she said. 'Then he actually sent me flowers that said, 'I still love you,' and I threw the flowers in the trash, and he was upset that I threw them in the trash.' King hinted that the breakup was with Warner, noting that fans would 'know' who her ex was. During happier times in the relationship, Warner called his romance with King 'very special.' 'We like to protect what we have because it's very special and very precious,' he told BET in October 2011, per New York Daily News. 'But I will say that it's a relationship that makes all the sense in the world.' Warner died from an accidental drowning during a family vacation to Costa Rica, People magazine reported on July 21, 2025. He was 54. Warner played Theo Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show from 1984 to 1992. He went on to star in Malcolm & Eddie from 1996 to 2000, and Reed Between the Lines, from 2011 to 2015. He also played Sticky on the FX motorcycle drama Sons of Anarchy, and played AJ Austin on The Resident from 2018 to 2023. In 2024, Warner launched the Not All Hood Warner Split From Girlfriend Regina King in Messy Breakup first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 21, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Regina King Pens Touching Tribute to Ex Malcolm-Jamal Warner After 'Cosby Show' Actor's Tragic Death: 'Ride in Power'
"Some people leave a lasting imprint, not just for who they were but for the energy they carried," King wrote of Warner Regina King is paying tribute to her ex Malcolm-Jamal Warner. In the wake of Warner's tragic death at the age of 54 on July 20, King, also 54, shared a pair of Instagram Stories posts paying tribute to the Cosby Show alum, whom she dated in the early 2010s. "Some people leave a lasting imprint, not just for who they were but for the energy they carried," she wrote alongside a photo of Warner on a motorcycle. "I'm sending prayers filled with love and understanding to your family and loved ones. Rest easy Malcolm-Jamal Warner." King shared another photo of Warner on a motorcycle, captioning it, "Ride In Power." King and Warner dated from 2011 to 2013. Little was shared about their relationship, and Warner opened up to BET in October 2011 about why they kept their relationship private. "I think Regina and I are both of the philosophy that we keep our private lives private. All relationships go through all kinds of peaks and valleys. And I think it's unfortunate — when you live in the public eye, of course, your peaks and valleys are going to be heavily scrutinized," he shared at the time. "So we just kind of prefer to protect what we have going on because relationships are work, anyway. We don't need the rest of the world to know our Kool-Aid," Warner continued. "So we like to protect what we have because it's very special and very precious." King hinted that she and Warner were "good" around the time of their split. "Hey everybody PLEASE don't believe everything you read," she wrote in a tweet from March 2013. "Me & [Warner] are good. Life happens. Forward motion. Godspeed." Warner drowned while on a family vacation in Costa Rica. The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) confirmed to PEOPLE that the actor's autopsy was completed on Tuesday, July 22, which showed that he died from accidental asphyxiation by submersion. 'The body will be removed from the Judicial Morgue by a funeral service company hired and authorized by Mr. Warner's family,' the organization said. In a statement obtained by PEOPLE on July 21, the OIJ said: "The victim appears to have entered the sea and was apparently swept away by a current. The man was rescued by bystanders and taken to shore, where he received treatment from the Costa Rican Red Cross. However, he was declared lifeless at the scene." Costa Rican National Police formally identified Warner on Sunday, July 20. They revealed the following day that the actor's cause of death was ruled as the result of drowning, pending the autopsy report. In addition to King, Warner has been remembered throughout the Hollywood community for his work on and off the screen. He has been honored by several of his The Cosby Show castmates, including Bill Cosby and Raven-Symoné. Warner famously played Theodore "Theo" Huxtable throughout the series' eight-season run between 1984 and 1992. Castmates from other shows Warner appeared on have also shared their memories of him, including Tracee Ellis Ross from Reed Between the Lines, Patrick J. Adams from Suits and Emily VanCamp and Morris Chestnut from The Resident, among others. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Warner is survived by his wife and his daughter. Read the original article on People
The Sun
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Oscar-winning ex breaks silence after second victim's gutwrenching role in drowning is revealed
THE ex partner of Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner has broken her silence following the actor's drowning death in Costa Rica. More gutwrenching details continue to emerge following the tragedy that unfolded on Sunday. 2 2 Warner, 54, was swept out by a current while on vacation with his family. His cause of death was ruled asphyxiation by submersion. A second man was rushed to the hospital in a critical condition. It's since emerged that the man was among those trying to save Warner, as reported by People. Tributes continue to be paid to Warner after he was identified as the victim of the drowning. The star's ex Regina King, an Oscar winner, shared a throwback snap of the star on a motorbike. "Some people leave a lasting imprint, not just for who they were but for the energy they carried," she wrote on Instagram. "Rest easy Malcolm-Jamal Warner." King and Warner first met during his time on the Cosby Show. Warner played Theo Huxtable - the son of Bill Cosby's character Cliff - in the popular 1980s sitcom. King and Warner dated between 2011 and 2013. In 2011, Warner said the idea of keeping their relationship private was something "special" to him. "I think Regina and I are both of the philosophy that we keep our private lives private," he told Bet. "All relationships go through all kinds of peaks and valleys. "We don't need the rest of the world in our Kool-Aid. "So we like to protect what we have because it's very special and very precious." Rumors swirled that their breakup was acrimonious but King strongly denied the claims. "Please don't believe everything you read," King posted on X in March of that year. She said she and Warner were "good." "Life happens. Forward motion. Godspeed." .
Daily Mail
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Regina King pens emotional memorial to ex Malcolm-Jamal Warner following his shock death at 54
Regina King shared a series of memorials for her late ex-boyfriend in the wake of news The Cosby Show alum had drowned at 54 in an accidental incident in San Jose, Costa Rica. 'Some people leave a lasting imprint, not just for who they were but for the energy they carried,' the Academy Award-winning actress, 54, said in text splashed opposite a pic of Warner riding a motorcycle. The Los Angeles native told her 2.4 million followers on the platform, 'I'm sending prayers filled with love and understanding to your family and loved ones. Rest easy Malcolm-Jamal Warner.' King, who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2019 for her work in If Beale Street Could Talk, posted a second shot of her former love interest riding a motorcycle with the caption 'Ride in power.' King, who's also been seen on shows such as The Leftovers, Watchmen and Southland, dated Warner between 2011-2013. Warner played Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show during its entire 197-episode stretch from 1984 until 1992. During that time, he crossed paths with King, who was appearing on the NBC show 227 opposite Marla Gibbs and Jackée Harry. King told the outlet Essence in 2011, 'Malcolm and I have a lot in common. 'We've both been child actors and were also blessed to be raised by incredible mothers who instilled good values in us,' King said. 'Things are maturing nicely.' Officials with the Judicial Investigation Department in Costa Rica said that the actor died Sunday after he drowned while on a Caribbean beach in the country. Warner had been at Playa Cocles in the Limon province, authorities said, and had been drawn deep into the water by a current. A first report from the department said that the actor had been 'rescued by people on the beach,' while Red Cross officials said that first responders who located Warner could not detect vital signs; and subsequently transferred him to a nearby morgue. Warner's career in entertainment spanned more than four decades, as he also had featured roles on sitcoms such as Malcolm & Eddie, Listen Up and Read Between the Lines and drama shows such as The Resident and Jeremiah. Warner spoke with the AP in 2015 about his drive in maintaining his career after The Cosby Show went off the air nearly a quarter-century ago. Said the actor, 'I grew up with a maniacal obsession with not wanting to be one of those "Where are they now kids." Following their 2013 split, King took to X/Twitter to reassure her fans all was well between them 'I feel very blessed to be able to have all of these avenues of expression ... to be where I am now and finally at a place where I can let go of that worry about having a life after Cosby.' Warner, who received a nomination for an Emmy in 1986 for supporting actor in a comedy, told the AP in 2015 that the sex assault accusations against Cosby had 'tarnished' the legacy of the series, which virtually disappeared from heavy play in syndication amid Cosby's legal issues. 'My biggest concern is when it comes to images of people of color on television and film,' Warner said. 'We've always had The Cosby Show to hold up against that. 'And the fact that we no longer have that, that's the thing that saddens me the most because in a few generations the Huxtables will have been just a fairy tale.'
New York Post
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's ex Regina King breaks her silence on his tragic death
Regina King is mourning a past love. The Oscar winner, 54, shared a tribute to her ex Malcolm-Jamal Warner the day after it was confirmed that the 'Cosby Show' alum accidentally drowned on vacation in Costa Rica. 'Some people leave a lasting imprint, not just for who they were but for the energy they carried,' King wrote on her Instagram Stories Monday alongside a picture of Warner driving a motorcycle. 10 Regina King, Malcolm-Jamal Warner at the afterparty for the 'This Christmas' premiere in 2007. Getty Images 'I'm sending prayers filled with love and understanding to your family and loved ones,' the actress continued. 'Rest easy Malcolm-Jamal Warner.' King shared a second picture of Warner standing up on the motorcycle with his hand in the air. 'Ride in power,' she wrote. 10 Regina King posts a tribute to her ex Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Regina King/Instagram 10 Regina King and Malcolm-Jamal Warner dated for two years. Regina King/Instagram The 'Watchmen' actress dated Warner from 2011 to 2013. They met in the 1980s when Warner was on 'The Cosby Show' and King was starring in a different NBC sitcom, '227.' 'Malcolm and I have a lot in common,' King told Essence in January 2011. 'We've both been child actors and were also blessed to be raised by incredible mothers who instilled good values in us. Things are maturing nicely.' Later that year, Warner told BET: 'We like to protect what we have because it's very special and very precious… But I will say that it's a relationship that makes all the sense in the world.' 10 Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Regina King at the 'This Christmas' premiere afterparty. FilmMagic, Inc After two years of dating, Warner reportedly blindsided Warner by dumping her. At the time, Us Weekly reported that Warner forced King and her son Ian Alexander Jr., who she shared with ex-husband Ian Alexander Sr., to move out of their house. (King's son died by suicide in Jan. 2022 at the age of 26.) In a March 2013 tweet, King denied that there was drama between herself and Warner. 10 Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Regina King, Shanice and Flex Alexander at Niecy Nash and Jay Tucker's one-year wedding anniversary celebration in 2012. FilmMagic 'Hey everybody PLEASE don't believe everything you read. Me & MalcolmJamalWar are good. Life happens. Forward motion. Godspeed,' she said at the time. Two years later, King insinuated that she had a bad breakup with Warner in an interview with Us Weekly. 10 Regina King and Malcom Jamal Warner at a party for 'Chopped' in New York City in 2009. Patrick McMullan via Getty Images 'Someone broke up with me on Valentine's. Yeah. I'm serious,' she claimed. 'Then he actually sent me flowers that said, 'I still love you,' and I threw the flowers in the trash, and he was upset that I threw them in the trash, and I was like, 'F–k you.'' King didn't name the person, but she said that people would 'know' who he is. 10 Regina King at Paris Fashion Week in January 2025. Getty Images Before dating King, Warner was in a relationship with actress Michelle Thomas, who played his girlfriend on 'The Cosby Show.' He was reportedly by Thomas' bedside when she died in 1998 of a desmoplastic tumor at 30. Warner also dated actress Karen Malina White from 2000 to 2007. At the time of his death, Warner was married and had a daughter. He kept his wife and their child out of the spotlight. 10 Malcolm-Jamal Warner in 'The Cosby Show.' Courtesy Everett Collection 'If something happened and we weren't together romantically, she would still be the person that I would want to raise a child with,' Warner said about his wife on a podcast in May. The Emmy nominee was in Costa Rica with his family when he died on Sunday. 10 Malcolm-Jamal Warner attends Variety's TV FYC Fest in 2023. Variety via Getty Images Costa Rican National Police told The Post that Warner was pulled from the water by people in the area and taken to shore, where they desperately attempted to save his life. His body was taken to the morgue at San Joaquin de Flores for an autopsy, with his cause of death listed as asphyxiation by 'submersion,' police shared. 10 Bill Cosby and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in 'The Cosby Show.' ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Warner has been remembered by many Hollywood stars including his 'Malcolm & Eddie' co-star Eddie Griffin and his 'Reed Between the Lines' co-star Tracee Ellis Ross. Bill Cosby, who played Warner's dad in the hit sitcom, also reacted to Warner's death by comparing it to the passing of his son Ennis Cosby, who was murdered in 1997.
