COUPLE ROUNDUP: STAR JONES FILES FOR DIVORCE / SO DOES SWIZZ BEATZ & HIS WIFE
Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Star & Al @ Diddy’s White party last year.
Say What? Star Jones has filed for divorce from her husband of three-and-a-half years, Al Reynolds, Entertainment Tonight reports.
She filed March 26 in New York Supreme Court in Manhattan, according to ET.
“Several years ago I made an error in judgment by inviting the media into the most intimate area of my life. A month ago I filed for divorce. The dissolution of a marriage is a difficult time in anyone’s life that requires privacy with one’s thoughts. I have committed myself to handling this situation with dignity and grace and look forward to emerging from this period as a stronger and wiser woman.” [source]
SWIZZ BEATZ & MASHONDA SPLIT
And another couple is rumored to be divorcing too… After four years of marriage, R&B singer Mashonda has split from her producer husband Swizz Beatz. A representative for Swizz Beatz didn’t specify the reason for the separation, but stated the split was “on amicable terms”.









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76.
Cmeez
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
@67–not doubting you mama. Just sayin, Polow was on the scene not too long ago talking about how he didn’t mess with black women. It was everywhere so I’m suprised you didn’t hear about it.
As for Tigga–hey do you! Just dont end up like Terry McMillan or Star Jones, lol.
77.
Dame
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
@J. Lewis like Jay said “I guess u got ur swagger back.”
@Buffy I think U were responding to me. Bee is a girly girl so mayb she likes on vacation. Without the weave and makeup she is gorgeous.
They speak on their relationship because it is apart of their lives they want to keep from the media.
Who knows but the marriage is genuine to me and I wish them happiness (4) ever.
78.
TIA-BIA
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
ha @ 52. It’s so funny to me when people all them private with those yearly vacation photo-ops & this whole “secret wedding” media circus.
I’m not touching Star and Al. Stevie Wonder could see how that was going to end.
Swizzy and Mashonda aren’t really a shock either. I mean, Swizzy is ALWAYS out by himself and she’s never around. That’s not a good recipe for a healthy marriage.
79.
Lteefaw
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
See Bee and J knew what they were doing by keeping the media out of their relationship. Poor Star Jones. While girl I guess you better get out there on the stroll. Swiss Beat say it aint so!!! Damn can any young black couple stay together?
80.
RENEE'
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
@#67 Thats a lie! I talked to him about it and he said straight up, “FUCK THE MEDIA!”
He’s a real nice & funny guy, plus he’s sexy as hell! lol
And not Tigger (the BET host), Tyga this new up and coming rapper.
He’s so cute to me. Check out his myspace music page.
http://www.myspace.com/tyga
81.
its me bitches!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
#59
i could never get with these celebs…i know a lot of stories like that of celebs trying to holler at females right infront of their baby momma/wife and their girl just stands there like it never happened…i dont think it matters what race u are (someone said some people only holler at white girls) but its just the fact that they are men…i mean, some rappers are cool though as long as their baby momma and them isnt together then i’ll talk a lil longer to them but i dont think i’d actually try and fuck any of them cuz i heard too many stories about how certain women will do anything to try and get those celebs attention and its a turn off cuz an std aint worth it…i really liked seeing swizz beatz and his wife and their beautiful child…but unfortunately i doubt many marriages can work out cuz the field he works in
82.
FlyLikeMe
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
People!!!!! Please believe MARRIAGE is all about COMMITTMENT.
Lust, looks, fun, that awwey gooooey feeling, all fade with time, if you are not committed to that person it is not going to work.
Love is not good enough by itself!
God must come first.
Just some advice.
83.
RENEE'
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
@#81
I totally agree with you. But you know, I never go out of my way to get any attention from them. I added both Swizzy and Polow on myspace not thinking BOTH of them were going to try and get with me.
Didn’t even cross my mind to be honest.
84.
msblknasty1
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
….. another secret marriage shot straight to hell ….. beatz needs his ass whooped he lucky to get a woman that looks like her …….. star gooseneck jones should have seen this in the beginning some woman got to have a man .becareful money dont make a man HINT….lolol
85.
msblknasty1
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
…….lolololololololol@ 69
86.
YEAH OKAY
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Don’t think “back in the day” it was much better, there were less divorces cos people were stuck together for economic reasons, most marriages were arranged, and you had to stay even with domestic violence. Now folks can leave unhealthy relationships.
87.
Chris Styles
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Aww I’m sorry to hear about Mashonda and Swizzy! They seemed so happy together, and they just had the beautiful baby. I wonder what went wrong? They mad such a nice looking family!
It was just a matter of time for Star and Al. So I’m not surprised about that. I guess she didn’t blow up like he anticipated.
88.
Ninagirl1
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Not surprised at all about the divorce however, a local news station in Miami has reported recently that newly seperated basketball star Dwyane Wade has been spotted leaving several basketball games with Star Jones. They are speculating that the 2 may be dating. But I was a lil skeptical on that when I first heard it and now the divorce announcement just makes it more suspicious.
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89.
i'm just here for the free food
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
word?!
90.
Shan Shan
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I feel sorry for anyone who spent two cents on her stupid book. She said he was the man God sent her. Obviously he wasn’t. How could she be such a guru on relationships when at the time they hadn’t even been together for a year. Star brought this on herself. She knew he was gay and now the whole world knows that is what ended their marriage.
91.
Truth
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
#71 I totally agree! lol
92.
Renae
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
#88 I heard the same thing about Starr Jones and Dwayne Wade dating. Now thats a dam shame if he’s dating her, Hell I should have gone to his games and winked my eye at him because if Starr Jones on that I know dam well I could have had him(LMAO).
93.
african_queen
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
swizz beats and mashonda have no business getting a divorce they look to good together…wuts going on with black love yall
94.
Islandchick_Bri
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
WOW @ this post…Im really surprised at Swizz & Mashonda’s split up tho…Damn
95.
Juslisen
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Star Jones FINALLY divorced Al.
Wow, I SOOOOO did not see that one comin. Color me SHOCKED, lol.
Lemme guess, did Big Gay Al finally come out the closet?
96.
billieholiday
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
This is REAL TALK, what is WRONG with the CL page like the left side is cut off, y’all need to fix that ish up! Now on a side note, THIS is why I have decided I am never going to get married, what’s the point if no one can stay together anyways?
97.
a.k.a. new yorker
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
@notbuyingit i think he’s gay BUT it has nothing to do with him not saying anything about the rumors. from what i can tell, it seems like black men are sooo caught up on sexuality and proving themselves. most male actors get called gay at some pt. in their lives (i’m talking about the white ones b/c it’s rare that a straight black celeb is called gay unless you’re terrence howard) but most of them just let the rumors ride. the ones that go out of their way to dispel the rumors (i.e. tom cruise) are the ones who get the full backlash b/c everyone thinks “whoa if they’re going out of their way to prove their straightness then they must be hiding something. they’re probably gay”.
98.
JRZSFNST609
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Please i’m glad Star’s ass opened her eyes and left that damn battyfish alone,
99.
JRZSFNST609
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
@57 please!!! save that lie for the birds
100.
SassyT
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
@31>>>You bottom lined it. It seems as though commitment is missing from people’s relationships. We can look at a couple and they “appear” to look happy, but you never know what’s behind closed doors.
You read comments like, “why is he/she with that person; they need to upgrade,” and it usually based on someone’s looks. Nobody thinks about character and all the other necessities that make for a long lasting good relationship/marriage. You get the finest man or women in the world, but if they are a nag, a liar, a cheater, or have no integrity, what good is a pretty face gonna do?
OK, I’m off my soapbox now.
101.
REAL IZ REAL MANG
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
EVERY CELEBRITY COUPLE IS BREAKING UP ON AMICABLE TERMS THESE DAYZZ DUHHH NOTHING NEW … THATS WHEN ITS STARTS GETTING HOT!! NIGGAZ GO AND HAVE THEY PEICE OF CAKE.. CRAZY HUH…
102.
okyes
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
……….. the site is not functioning properly, i am unable to scroll most of the times i …………. i have to keep refreshing the page.
103.
smmb
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Star made an error in judgment when she married a gay man.
104.
MS.COUTURE!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
what!! star and her hubby divorcng the way she was acting when she was getting married i tohught they were gonna last!!! i guess the honey moon stage is over! lol and mashonda and swizz beats!??! what i really thought they were gonna last too and they looke so happy maybe thrre just seperating for a while hopefully!
105.
allabouttheAries
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
She must have finally figured out his ass was gay
106.
Star
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
RENNE YOU SOUND LIKE A BIRD….PLEASE SHUT THE HELL UP.
SWIZZ BEATZ DONT WANT YOU….GET A GRIP.
YOU CAN HAVE POLOW THOUGH, HE DOESNT HAVE RESPECT FOR WOMEN ANYWAY, AND TELLING MY THE WAY YOU SPEAK, YOU BOTH MIGHT BE A GOOD FIT….SILLY BROADS.
107.
silly_rabbit
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I’m sooo sad about Swizz Beats and Mashonda. They seemed so happy and cute together. Wahhhhhhh
108.
Justice96
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
@92- Are you SURE you could be in Star’s place if it’s true whe’s with Dwayne Wade? Because it’s very likely that looks isn’t all he was looking at when he eyed her.
In other words, if you can’t hang education wise with Ms. Jones (ie Law degree) you may want to sit your arse down somewhere until you get some or a few more letters behind your name, lol!!
I say it’s about time these athletes wised up and got with a woman that can shake HER money, as well as she shakes her money maker!!!
109.
water
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
We have to get to a point that we are celebrating the marriage and not the extragvant wedding. I think it is the media and the wedding industry that are brainwashing us into thinking that a blinged out wedding equates to love. I think Star’s situation serves as a cautionary tale that all that glitters is definitely not gold.
110.
LadyC247
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Dang, didn’t they just have their baby! That is soooo backwards, you don’t split up after that….you’re supposed to stay together! I’m sadd for them another black family apart!
111.
Mommy x 2
Thursday, April 24, 2008 /
star is typical of a lot of sistahs out here whose biological clocks are ticking and they are so desperate for the big wedding, the man, the picket fence and the babies that they lie to themselves and select partners even when every yellow light is screaming that they should keep looking. i’m sure star’s girlfriends cautioned her. and so did her family. and so did her inner voice but she wanted it so bad, she convinced herself that he had converted. the minute she said that she knew all she needed to know about gal and his past, you knew she was delusional.
112.
joneblaze
Thursday, April 24, 2008 /
I wonder if she really thought her marriage to an obviously gay man would last.
113.
india617
Thursday, April 24, 2008 /
Now to jump start her career maybe her and Terry McMillian can do a reality show- “I wanna marry America’s Top DL Bro-World” lol
114.
crunkpoet
Thursday, April 24, 2008 /
damn swizz and mashonda..i liked them together..hope maybe they can work it out
115.
Jessica
Thursday, April 24, 2008 /
Omg.She is gorgeous. I saw her profile on millionaire personals site on “@@@@RichMatchMaking.com@@@@@” last week. It seems she turns to online dating scene for true love.
116.
Jessica
Thursday, April 24, 2008 /
Omg.She is gorgeous. I saw her profile on millionaire personals site on “RichMatchMaking.com” last week. It seems she turns to online dating scene for true love.
117.
Adjoa
Thursday, April 24, 2008 /
This is very NOT surprising to me about Star…I knew this was coming one day. She didn’t love him. She was just happy she could be 300 pounds overweight and get a man, plus marry him. It was all over her face. She was desperate to be loved, and i feel bad for her. I do hope she finds someone who really loves her and who can really love back. But this split was inevitable people.
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