Strange Things About Wayne Brady's Divorce

Nov 05 2020

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Wayne Brady has been a staple of American entertainment for decades now. But while he's always the consummate professional on screen, behind the scenes his personal life has had some unusual twists and turns. Here are some strange and uplifting things you may not know about Wayne Brady's divorce. Brady's divorce after eight years of marriage was hardly noteworthy for anything other than how truly amicable it was. There were no bitter custody battles, and it doesn't seem like they even argued about money - though the tabloids had no mention of a prenup. By all accounts, this divorce seems like it could've been smoothed out with something as simple as a handshake. According to TMZ, Mandie Taketa was the one who filed the papers in 2007, citing "irreconcilable differences" -but they'd already been separated for more than a year before she pulled the trigger. She asked for joint custody of their then-four-year-old daughter, and Brady didn't fight it. A spokesperson for the comedian claimed the pair continued to, quote, "remain the best of friends and committed parents." According to People magazine, Taketa also asked that each party pay their own legal fees, though she did request spousal support, considering the former dancer had given up her career to raise their daughter. Brady's divorce was finalized a little less than a year after Taketa's initial filing. She told DCP Entertainment, "I think we had an awesome marriage. We didn't fail, I think we just kind of moved on after learning a bit about self care and love." Keep watching to find out more strange things about Wayne Brady's Divorce! #WayneBrady Completely amicable: | 00:00 Like siblings: | 01:21 Extra pressure: | 02:05 Neighbors: | 02:57 Former roommates: | 03:54 Thanks to her: | 04:34