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In an interview with People Magazine published on January 8, 2024, Sheryl Lee Ralph revealed that she and her husband of 20 years, Vincent Hughes, have never lived together. She explained that early in their marriage, they found a solution that allowed them to maintain their independence and do their own “thing.”
Sheryl Lee Ralph said:
"Every two weeks we saw each other, and it has continued to work out well. When I go to see him, I love to see him. When it’s time to leave, ‘Bye-bye. See you soon.’ I’m telling you, life is good. He has his own life. I have my own life. He has his own real career, I have my own real career.”
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Sheryl Lee Ralph stated that she and Vincent Hughes will soon celebrate their 20 years of marriage, and added how there are “some people can't even get through two.” However, as soon as her statement went viral on social media, it garnered several responses from the masses.
As an X user, @PopCrave shared the statement on the platform, another netizen responded and said:
“I love her but she's not saying anything. Marriage is meant to be a union and everything that comes with it which includes living under the same roof. Please don't glorify this as a marriage standard.”
Furthermore, others also had a similar view, as many noted:
“This is not marriage. This is a piece of paper and regular hookups,” added one social media user.
“It’s giving open marriage,” said another.
“Sounds like an arrangement, not marriage,” claimed one more.
“I love Sheryl and respect her choices in life but this isn’t a marriage,” read another comment.
On the other hand, there were also a handful who supported her in her decision, and said:
“If it works, it works. Congrats on the 20,” wrote one X user.
“Ngl that's a unique way to keep a marriage strong! Congrats on almost 20 years!” added another.
“He's not leaving Philadelphia. I'm not leaving Hollywood” — More details about Sheryl Lee Ralph’s marriage with Vincent Hughes explored
While netizens continue to pour in their views on Sheryl Lee Ralph living separately from her husband, she claimed in the interview that she does not wish to leave Hollywood, while her husband, wishes to stay in Philadelphia. She said:
"I'm very fortunate. The man that I am married to is Senator Vincent Hughes, seventh Senatorial district of Pennsylvania. You fall in love with somebody and you realize he's not leaving his career. He's not leaving Philadelphia. I'm not leaving Hollywood. When you have children, it’s very difficult."
Sheryl Lee married Vincent in 2005. However, the actress was first married to a French businessman, Eric Maurice. The former couple tied the knot in 1990 and welcomed two children, a son and a daughter. The duo ultimately parted ways in 2001, and four years later, Lee tied the knot with Vincent at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles.
As social media users shared their thoughts on Sheryl Lee Ralph living separately in Los Angeles, neither the actress nor her husband have yet reacted to the masses' reactions.
