ATLANTA, Ga. – The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss and her husband Todd Tucker are ending their 11-year marriage. The announcement came on Nov. 21, with Burruss sharing a heartfelt statement about moving forward while prioritizing her family and personal growth.
Kandi’s Statement
“After deep thought and a lot of prayer, I’ve made the decision to move forward with a divorce,” Burruss told PEOPLE. “This is a difficult and emotional time, but my focus remains on protecting my peace, being the best mother I can be, and co-parenting with love and respect. I’m stepping into a new chapter pouring into my work, my family, and my own growth. I’m grateful to everyone who supported us throughout the years, and I ask for privacy, grace, and understanding as we navigate this transition with our family.”
Their Journey Together
Burruss, 49, and Tucker, 52, met while filming RHOA’s fourth season in 2011 and got engaged in January 2013. They tied the knot in April 2014 and welcomed two children: son Ace, 9, and daughter Blaze, 5. Both also have children from previous relationships—Burruss’ daughter Riley, 23, and Tucker’s daughter Kaela, 29.
The couple collaborated professionally on multiple ventures, including the Old Lady Gang restaurant chain in Georgia, a trucking business, and several Bravo projects documenting their family and restaurant business.
Signs of Change
Fans had noticed recent changes hinting at a split, including Burruss removing Tucker from her name on social media and not wearing her wedding ring. Tucker was also absent when Burruss received the 2025 Wifetime Achievement Award at BravoCon.
Burruss confirmed that despite past challenges, including tensions with her mother, she and Tucker maintained strong communication and fun in their relationship, often traveling together and supporting each other’s dreams.
Moving Forward
Burruss emphasized that her priority remains her children and co-parenting with love and respect. She is focusing on work, personal growth, and family while Tucker continues to be involved with their youngest children in Atlanta.
Key Takeaways:
- Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker are divorcing after 11 years of marriage.
- They share two children: Ace, 9, and Blaze, 5, along with children from prior relationships.
- Burruss asks for privacy and grace during this transition.
- Both have professional and personal collaborations but are now moving into separate chapters.
