Ex ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Porsha Williams has filed for divorce from husband Simon Guobadia, ending their 15-month marriage. The split comes amidst ongoing rumors regarding Guobadia’s citizenship status, however, a source close to the situation confirms the divorce is unrelated.

Williams filed the divorce petition on Thursday in Atlanta, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE magazine. The cause of the separation is still unfolding, according to an insider familiar with the situation.

The couple’s whirlwind romance began in May 2021, with a surprise engagement announcement after one month of dating. They celebrated their union in November 2022 with a lavish Nigerian ceremony followed by a traditional American wedding in Atlanta.

Williams, 42, is a mother to 4-year-old daughter Pilar from a previous relationship. She recently announced her return to ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ for its upcoming season and signed a multi-project deal with NBCUniversal.

News of Williams’ divorce comes shortly after her ‘Real Housewives’ spinoff, ‘Porsha’s Family Matters,’ aired in 2021, which chronicled her relationship with Guobadia.

This developing story marks the end of a short but highly publicized marriage for reality star Porsha Williams Fans will undoubtedly be following the situation closely for any further updates.

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