Terrence Duckett is a healthcare consultant from the United States of America. He rose to prominence when he tied the knot with Jasmine Guy. Jasmine Guy is an American actress, singer, dancer and director. She is known for her role as Dina in the 1988 film “School Daze” and as Whitley Gilbert-Wayne on the NBC “The Cosby Show” spin-off “A Different World.”
Due to her stellar performance, Guy won four consecutive NAACP Image Awards from 1990 through 1993 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role on the show. In addition, she played Roxy Harvey on “Dead Like Me” and as Sheila “Grams” Bennet on “The Vampire Diaries.” Although Guy is a multiple award-winning actress, Terrence Duckett is not.
He has built a successful career away from the lights and cameras and became famous as Jasmine Guy’s spouse. However, the couple’s marriage hit rock bottom almost ten years after they tied the knot.
Consequently, the Hollywood diva’s former spouse has opted for a life away from the limelight. However, this has not stopped fans from being curious about who Jasmine Guy’s ex-husband is. Here’s what we know.
Who Is Terrence Duckett?
Jasmine Guy’s ex-husband, Terrence Duckett, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, on May 22, 1962. Despite being a former celebrity spouse, there are no details regarding the identity of his parents and siblings. However, he is an American citizen and is of African-American ethnicity. Due to his sheltered lifestyle, information about his early life and upbringing eludes the media.
In addition, there are no details regarding his elementary and high school educational background and achievements. However, online reports suggest that Terrence Duckett enrolled at the University of Iowa after graduating high school. Although his course of study is unknown, he graduated from the University with a bachelor’s degree.
What Does Terrence Duckett Do for a Living?
Although he did not pursue an entertainment career, Terrence Duckett is an established healthcare provider. He is a consultant at Onpaceplus, a Los Angeles Metropolitan Area healthcare provider. Before working in healthcare, Duckett was the director of strategic relationships at Soda and Lime for nine years.
When Did Terrence Duckett and Jasmine Guy Start Dating?
Guy and Terrence Duckett started dating after a mutual friend introduced them in 1997. They dated for a year before they decided to take their relationship to the next level. Duckett and Guy tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony on August 22, 1998. The then-couple exchanged their vows with their close friends and relatives in attendance.
Afterward, Terrence Duckett and his celebrity wife welcomed their daughter, Imani Duckett. She was born on March 28, 1999, and is currently 24 years old. She grew up in the company of both parents in her early years.
When Did Jasmine Guy and Her Ex-husband Divorce?
Duckett and Guy seemingly enjoyed a happy marriage and made several public appearances together. However, their union became rocky ten years later and characterized by constant conflicts. Consequently, the couple officially divorced on April 8, 2008, a decade after marriage, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.
After their divorce, the then-couple engaged in a custody battle over their only child. Because Terrence Duckett wanted to be involved in his daughter’s life, he requested shared custody of their daughter. However, the court ruled in favor of Guy, and she won legal and physical custody. In addition, the court ordered Jasmine Guy’s spouse to pay child support of $1,469 monthly.
In 2012, four years after they finalized their divorce, Guy filed a lawsuit that accused Terrence Duckett of defaulting on the monthly child support payment. The Hollywood star alleged that he stopped the payments in May 2010 and thus owed her a total of $39,663. However, whatever became of the lawsuit evades the media.
What Does Jasmine Guy’s Daughter Do?
Having been raised by her mother, Imani Duckett became influenced by her mother’s career as a successful Hollywood actress and decided to follow the same career path. After graduating from high school in Atlanta, she enrolled at the NYU Tisch School of Arts, where she took dancing lessons to become a professional dancer like her mother.
With her mother as her mentor, Imani debuted in the acting industry in 2006 when she appeared in an Atlanta Stage play directed by Freddie Ashley titled “Serial Black Face.” In 2016, Imani acted in a Hollywood documentary film “Unsung Hollywood,” where she appeared alongside her mother. She played the role of her mother’s younger version and interpreted the part well. Consequently, four years later, she landed a role in another movie, “Open.”
Who Is Jasmine Guy Married To?
After her divorce from Terrence Duckett in April 2008, Jasmine Guy has yet to marry anyone. Although she has been in some relationship rumors, the multitalented actress has kept her romantic life from the limelight.
Similarly, Terrence Duckett has also remained single. In addition, he has opted to stay away from the limelight like actor Elliot Page’s ex-wife, Emma Portner.