“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Ashley Darby is no longer legally married.
TMZ reported that Darby and her now ex-husband, Michael Darby had their divorce finalized on February 10. According to the publication, the former couple will be “sharing custody of their two sons, Dean and Dylan.”
Darby’s lawyer gave a comment to People magazine about her November 2024 decision to file for divorce.
“I can confirm that Ashley Darby has filed for divorce from her husband, Michael Darby. Ashley is very happy that they were able to come to an amicable resolution that puts their children first,” read the November 2024 statement.
People magazine reported that Darby mentioned her split in a January 2025 ‘Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” episode. She said that her sons are unaware of the exact nature of her and her ex-husband’s relationship.
“Dean actually asked me the other day, why don’t you and Daddy live together. So as far as they know, we just don’t live in the same roof that’s it,” said Darby during the interview.
Darby also suggested that she and Michael Darby have had an easier time sharing custody of their sons.
“We went from parallel parenting to co-parenting,” said Darby.
Ashley Darby Dished on Her Dating Life
During the “Watch What Happens Live” interview, Darby mentioned she is exclusively dating Josh Gudenburr. She said, however, they “don’t have labels at the moment.”
In a November 2024 interview with “Way Up With Yee,” Darby said she and Michael Darby agreed to introduce each other to their new romantic partners before having their sons meet them.
“That’s an agreement that my ex-husband and I have. To introduce each other to the adult before bringing the children into the equation. And so far, we’ve been separated for two years, we’ve been abiding by that,” said Darby during the interview.
She explained that she believes “when you enter into a relationship, it’s an adjustment for the child as well.”
“I came from a single parent household. And I dated with my mom. I know that’s weird to say, but all the men she brought in and who were around her, were also around me. I think it’s just really important to have an agreement so it’s a smooth transition for everyone involved, not just you,” said Darby.
Ashley Darby Said She was Upset When She Separated From Her Ex-Husband
While speaking to Page Six in November 2024, Darby discussed how her 2022 separation from her ex-husband affected her.
“It’s a point of grieving. I even went through a little bit of depression. Of like thinking of where my life is now and where I thought it was going to be. And where my life is. And coming to terms with that,” said Darby to the publication.
She clarified that she is now “in a much better place.”
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‘Real Housewives’ Star Finalizes Her Divorce