Unfortunately, after seven years of marriage, the couple called it quits.
The reason for their divorce is unknown, but she shared that they realized they were not meant to be partners anymore.
Atkins found the experience “weird” because she got cast for the comedy Marlon alongside Marlon Wayans after three weeks of filing for divorce.
She played a divorced woman who was co-parenting with her ex that she still loved.
Apart from her new role, she also worried about entering the dating world after nearly a decade.
I’ve turned 40 since I’ve dated. I don’t know; people don’t talk anymore. They text. They only call if it’s a dire emergency. So I do not know how to go about it.”
Despite the divorce, Essence shared that there was still love and mutual respect between her and Mendez.
