Kenya Duke inspires any woman seeking to be a successful entrepreneur. She has a celebrated history, a successful business, and an audience that loves her.
You know what they say: No one can have it all. What does that mean? Kenya’s love life isn’t as successful as her career. Why? That’s what I want to explore today.
Who Is Kenya Duke?
Kenya Duke is a woman of mystery. Although she was married to a successful comedian/actor, she’s managed to keep her life away from the public eye.
So, the people know little about this woman. You know me, though. I never let a mystery go unsolved.
Born on July 26, 1974, Duke is 50 years old as of writing this post. The woman has pursued different professions over the years. She used to work in real estate, but now she prides herself on being an entrepreneur.
What type of entrepreneurship does she pursue? Well, Kenya is a popular TV personality, having hosted several TV shows, including:
DeRay Davis: Power Play (2010)
Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I’m Smiling (2011)
The Gary Owen Show (2016)
She’s also the host of the iconic podcast Truly Kenya. Yes, the name is a bit self-centered. Do you think that’s impressive? Please wait until you learn she did all that while running her travel management company, Primer Sports and Corporate Travel Business.
Kenya Duke’s Relationship
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No one can deny that Duke is a successful woman who deserves a dedicated post. Let’s be honest, though: The only reason she became a hot topic is her messy divorce from the stand-up comedian Gary Owen.
The Beginning of the Relationship
Kenya first saw Gary when he was performing at the Chubby store. They talked, took a liking to each other, and exchanged numbers. I assume you heard about the three-day rule? The one that says a guy has to wait three days before he calls a woman who just gave him her number.
Gary didn’t do that. He knew Kenya would meet many guys in three days and didn’t want to miss his chance. So, he called her right away, and they started dating.
Marriage
2003, the power couple married, and things couldn’t have been better. They even held another ceremony to renew their vows in 2006. Isn’t that sweet?
Of course, their marriage wasn’t that peaceful. They faced harassment from the media because of their racial differences, but Owen quickly jumped to condemn any reporter who made racial comments.
Ultimately, the couple seemed as in love as two people. They had kids, shared screen time, and enjoyed each other’s company for almost two decades. At least, that’s what we thought.
The Divorce
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In March 2021, TMZ dropped a bomb on Gary’s and Kenya’s fans; they were getting divorced. People were confused, and the couple didn’t make any public statements.
That doesn’t mean their divorce was drama-free because it wasn’t. Owen constantly said that the divorce affected his relationship with his children.
Duke tried to be as professional as possible, but she called him out on misleading people and spreading lies about the dynamics of their divorce.
FQAs
1. Kenya Duke and Gary Owen Have How Many Kids？
Kenya had one son, Emilio, before meeting Gary. Together, they had two more children, Austin and Kennedy, making it three.
2. What is Gary Owen’s Current Family Situation?
Gary recently welcomed twins with a woman named Briana Johnson, but his adult children (Emilio, Austin, and Kennedy) have not met the twins.
3. Why did Gary Owen and Kenya Duke Divorce?
Kenya Duke filed for divorce after nearly 20 years of marriage, accusing Gary of being unfaithful, which he has admitted.
4. How Has the Divorce Affected Gary Owen’s Relationship With His Kids?
Since the divorce, Gary’s relationship with his adult children has become strained, and they’ve been estranged for almost three years.
Final Thoughts
Although Kenya Duke has had a successful career, she didn’t have a successful marriage. Her relationship may have seemed perfect, but looks can be deceiving.
