Porsha Williams Files for Divorce from Simon Guobadia After Just 15 Months of Marriage — As She Prepares RHOA Return
In a stunning turn of events, The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Porsha Williams has filed for divorce from husband Simon Guobadia, bringing an unexpected end to their whirlwind romance just 15 months after saying “I do.”
Court documents obtained exclusively by PEOPLE confirm that Williams, 42, officially filed for divorce on Thursday in Atlanta, catching fans off guard as speculation around Guobadia’s past swirled online. But while questions about Simon’s citizenship and alleged legal troubles have fueled social media chatter in recent weeks, a source close to the couple tells PEOPLE that the divorce filing is “unrelated to recent allegations involving Simon’s past.” The cause of the split remains confidential and is described as “an ongoing matter.”
A Romance That Started Fast and Burned Bright
Williams and Guobadia’s relationship has made headlines since the very beginning. In May 2021, just one month after they began dating, the couple announced their engagement, shocking both fans and castmates alike.
“Yes, we are crazy in love,” Williams wrote at the time, sharing a cozy selfie with her then-fiancé. “I know it’s fast, but we are living life each day to its fullest. I choose happiness every morning and every night.”
Simon echoed her enthusiasm, writing in a now-poignant post that he proposed because “we checked ALL of each other’s boxes — and then some.”
Their love story culminated in two lavish weddings in November 2022 — a Nigerian traditional ceremony honoring Guobadia’s heritage, followed by a grand American ceremony in Atlanta. The double celebration was widely covered and symbolized what fans hoped would be Porsha’s fairy-tale ending.
But less than two years later, the chapter is closing.
From Reality Star to Power Player — Porsha’s Next Act
While her personal life is in flux, Williams’ professional career is soaring. Earlier this month, she announced her highly anticipated return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta for Season 16, marking her comeback after stepping away following Season 13.
“I’m incredibly thankful for the vision and faith NBCUniversal has put in me to be a larger part of their family,” Williams shared in a statement. “I’m looking forward to being back on The Real Housewives of Atlanta and showing the world my new world!”
In addition to her Bravo comeback, Williams has also signed a scripted deal with NBCUniversal, opening doors for potential roles across both streaming and broadcast platforms.
Her return to the spotlight feels perfectly timed — and incredibly poignant.
A History With RHOA — and Simon
Williams first burst onto Bravo screens in Season 5 of RHOA, where she quickly became known for her unfiltered honesty, signature catchphrases, and headline-making drama. After her initial exit from the show in 2021, she starred in her own spinoff, Porsha’s Family Matters, which chronicled her complicated family dynamics, co-parenting journey, and her new life with Guobadia.
Their relationship was very much part of that storyline, with cameras capturing both tender and tense moments between the couple — including efforts to navigate her relationship with ex-fiancé Dennis McKinley, father of her 4-year-old daughter, Pilar Jhena.
Porsha’s most recent Bravo appearance was in The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Thailand, where she joined fellow stars like Gizelle Bryant, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Leah McSweeney, and more in a tropical, drama-filled getaway.
What’s Next for Porsha?
As of now, Williams has not publicly commented on the divorce. However, fans are already speculating whether her return to RHOA will shed light on what really happened between her and Guobadia.
With filming expected to begin soon and her life once again under the microscope, many wonder if Porsha will use her platform to speak her truth — or if she’ll protect her privacy amid this deeply personal chapter.
One thing’s for sure: Porsha Williams is stepping into a new era. Whether she’s holding a peach, launching new projects, or navigating life as a single mom and entrepreneur, she continues to prove she’s a force — with or without a husband by her side.
