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Selling Sunset star Amanza Smith was married to Ralph Brown, a former NFL player with the New York Giants. They got married in 2010 but didn't last long because they got divorced in 2012. They have two children together - Braker, a son, and Noah, a daughter. However, Ralph Brown's abrupt disappearance in 2019 has garnered notice in recent years.
Smith disclosed that she hasn't heard from Brown since September of that year, and her attempts to find him have had no results. Smith has been open about how her ex-husband's sudden departure affected their family in an interview with US Weekly on December 7, 2022. She remarked that he would:
"Support and supply the kids with their needs even at times when I did not have money or food for myself."
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She added that before he vanished, Brown was a loving father who took an active interest in his kids' lives. He supposedly sent her an email informing her that it was unsafe for the kids to be with him before falling silent. Smith and her children have been left with unanswered questions since Brown disappeared, and she is still working to get the truth about his circumstances.
Amanza Smith: Selling Sunset journey
Amanza Smith gained fame as a cast member of the popular reality series Selling Sunset on Netflix. The Oppenheim Group is an upscale broking agency in Los Angeles, and Selling Sunset centers on the personal and professional lives of its real estate salespeople.
Smith joined the cast in season 2 of Selling Sunset, and her honest portrayal of her life as a single mother and her struggles to support her kids in the cutthroat world of luxury real estate made her a fan favorite in no time.
Attempts to locate Brown
Since Ralph Brown vanished, there have been constant searches for him. Smith reported Brown missing in 2019, but because Brown communicated to her via email on September 1, 2019, that he was safe, authorities determined Brown was not missing in the traditional sense.
Despite this, Smith and a few of Ralph Brown's previous NFL colleagues have made unsuccessful attempts to locate him. Smith has also tried reaching out to his relatives, but she has received no response.
Smith and her kids still have to deal with the harsh reality of Brown's absence. She has shared the psychological effects of his disappearance, especially on their children, who had a close relationship with their father.
Smith has attempted to get in touch with Brown's family to ask for assistance but has been prevented from doing so, which has increased the uncertainty and aggravation surrounding the circumstance.
The custody battle
Following Brown's departure, Smith had to learn how to manage being a single parent. They had a 50/50 parenting arrangement, but Smith requested sole custody of their two kids when Brown left (court declaration obtained by US Weekly).
A major court win for her family came in 2021 when Smith was granted sole custody of their children, legally and physically. Brown was not allowed visiting privileges unless he submitted current contact details.
Smith has been outspoken about the emotional and financial toll the issue has placed on her during this process. According to her, Ralph Brown stopped paying child support in 2014. Therefore, she was left to handle their children's financial needs. Smith still struggles with their father's absence even after their court victory.
As of September 2024, there have been no updates on Brown's location. Ralph Brown's family has not been in contact with Smith, despite numerous attempts to get in touch with them, since 2019.
Amanza has moved on from Ralph's disappearance and is doing her best to support her children and herself. What saddens her most is that Ralph isn't a part of the kids' life.
The mystery surrounding Ralph Brown's disappearance remains a persistent concern for Smith. Viewers can stream the new season of Selling Sunset on Netflix.
