Hamilton’s struggles with drug addiction were widely documented, which began in 2001.
His career was affected by multiple drug test failures and rehab stints. While seeking help, he met his mentor and businessman, Michael Chadwick. Michael introduced him to his daughter and the athlete's future wife, Katie Chadwick.
The former couple started dating in 2002 and married two years later. And in 2015, after 11 extremely rocky years together, they filed for divorce.
Josh Hamilton and his former wife and daughters. (Source: Instagram)
In an interview with TMZ, Katie revealed she had been completely “blindsided” by her husband’s decision to file for divorce.
“It came out of nowhere. There was no big fight or blow-up. Nothing sparked it. I’ve always stood by him, and will always stand by him. I support and love him now and down the road,” said Hamiltons' former wife.
Years after the divorce, during an appearance on Marrying Millions, the reality star iterated her marriage ended because of Hamilton’s substance abuse issues and personal battles. She added she had no intention of getting a divorce.
