Jeannie Mai Compares Jeezy Divorce to “Experiencing Death Alive”

Jeannie Mai is getting real about her past relationship.

Over a year after finalizing her divorce from Jeezy after two years of marriage, the former Real co-host shared her thoughts on getting through a tough time in her life.

Let me tell you, going through a divorce is incredibly painful, period. I truly believe it’s one of the most difficult experiences anyone can face. It’s just… heartbreaking, no matter the circumstances.

She described divorce as feeling like a kind of living loss. It’s a painful process that forces you to prioritize your own needs and protect yourself, making it incredibly difficult.

The 47-year-old, who shares a 4-year-old daughter named Monaco with a member of Boyz N Da Hood, is grateful that their daughter was very young when they separated.

I feel fortunate that Monaco was so young when this occurred,” she told Danielle Robay. “She won’t remember the difficult time, and I don’t want her to. I want to create a peaceful life for her and protect her from that kind of experience.

As someone who’s seen a lot of life changes, I’ve learned that even when people say they’re glad a marriage ended, divorce is still deeply painful. It’s okay to acknowledge that heartbreak, even if someone else seems to be moving on easily. It doesn’t diminish your feelings at all.

She thought about how you wouldn’t want to ruin something built to last a lifetime, but then added that divorce can also be a powerful and eye-opening experience.

Despite everything, Jeannie is thankful for her marriage to Jeezy (born Jay Wayne Jenkins), even though he filed for divorce in September 2023.

She shared that she has no regrets about getting married, feeling grateful for all the love she’s known. Now, she’s focusing on figuring out what a truly healthy relationship looks like for her, realizing that journey begins with self-discovery.

Jeannie was married to Freddy Harteis from 2007 to 2018. Now, is she open to getting married again?

She explained that she wouldn’t want to limit herself, because you can’t restrict love or decide beforehand that you’ll only look for it in certain ways. She clarified that deciding she’d never marry again wouldn’t be the same as actively seeking love.

She went on to say she loves seeing the beauty of connection. It’s wonderful to watch people let their defenses down and embrace the hopeful, innocent side of themselves when they fall in love. It feels like a truly special and intimate experience to witness that transformation in someone.

Now that Jeannie is starting a fresh phase in her life, here’s a peek at some other unexpected things celebrities have revealed.

In June 2024, athlete Jason Kelce jokingly tweeted, “What kind of weirdo washes their feet…?” after a fan commented that he appeared to not wash his legs or feet.

The retired Philadelphia Eagles player later doubled down on his comments.

On his podcast, New Heights, Jason Kelce jokingly asked, “What kind of person washes your feet?” He then added that he’d only scrub them if he could see dirt.

More than ten years after telling a story about witnessing a clown’s death in a car accident at the circus when he was a child, the actor known for Twilight has confessed that the story was made up.

Robert remembered telling The New York Times Style Magazine in December 2024 that he reacted with complete surprise. He said he immediately asked, “What on earth? Are you possessed?”

As for what he said during the 2011 Today interview promoting his film Water for Elephants?

He explained that one of the clowns had died in an accident. Their small car, a prop used in the show, unexpectedly exploded, causing panic and everyone to run for safety. It was a truly frightening experience.

Grandma knows best.

Kim Kardashian shared a personal story on an October 2022 episode of The Kardashians about how her grandmother, Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell, unexpectedly played a role in a private moment with her then-boyfriend, Pete Davidson.

I was telling my family – MJ, my mom Kris, and Khloe – about a weekend Pete and I spent at the Beverly Hills Hotel. We were just relaxing by the fireplace, chatting for ages, and it reminded me of something my grandmother used to say. She always believed that truly living life meant being intimate in front of a fireplace! So, we decided to honor that tradition and, well, we had a moment by the fire. It was a fun, spontaneous thing!

Grandma’s reaction? A nod of approval.

Kim jokingly remarked, “It’s weird to think about your grandmother right before being intimate!” MJ responded, “I know, but everyone has a past!”

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have a very close family—including their children, 8-year-old Wyatt and 6-year-old Dimitri—and their love for each other is unconditional.

So much so, that the Black Swan actress revealed they keep an open-door policy at home.

She told TopMob News in September 2022 that this even extends to the bathroom. She explained it’s simply become normal for her family and children to openly discuss and accept natural bodily functions.

You know, as someone who believes in creating a welcoming home, I totally get the urge to just throw caution to the wind sometimes! I recently found myself in a situation where my family kept coming over and asking to be let in. Honestly, after a while, I just decided it was easier to leave the door open! It’s about embracing the chaos and enjoying the company, right?

Pre-kids, she might not have imagined she’d flush that particular boundary away.

She said she never imagined she’d be comfortable enough to use the restroom with the door open.

Ghouls just want to have fun.

Oh my gosh, I was watching The View, and it was just… incredible. They were talking about this woman who believed her house was haunted by sexual ghosts – seriously! – and then Sara Haines, my absolute favorite, just casually asked, ‘Wait, if you had sex with a ghost, could you actually get pregnant?!’ I nearly fell off the couch! It was the most amazing, bizarre, and hilarious question ever, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. Seriously, Sara is a genius!

Luckily, Joy Behar, her co-host, chimed in with a humorous response: “I’ve had encounters with ghosts and never gotten pregnant.”

You know, sometimes things are said that just need to hang in the air, and that’s what I did. I heard what Joy shared, and honestly, I decided to just let it be – let the moment settle without adding anything else. It’s about recognizing when silence is the best response, and that’s what I opted for in that instance.

Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb are very close friends, but Hoda recently learned something surprising about her co-host on Today. While preparing for an episode of Today with Hoda and Jenna, Hoda found out that Jenna never wears underwear.

Hoda Kotb recounted a funny moment from a November 2022 episode of Today with Hoda and Jenna. She explained that they both needed to quickly change outfits, which meant returning to the dressing room. While there, Hoda realized Jenna Bush Hager doesn’t wear underwear.

Jenna’s rationale? Well, no underwear might just be more convenient to her.

She explained that the style creates a more flattering shape and also makes packing easier, adding that there are many benefits to choosing it.

Looks like someone hasn’t been keeping up.

Britney Spears related to a popular line from Keke Palmer – “He could be walking down the street, I wouldn’t know a thing” – and confessed she wasn’t familiar with Pete Davidson or Scott Disick.

Britney Spears shared a funny video from March featuring Pete Davidson – who was dating Kim Kardashian at the time – and Kourtney Kardashian’s ex, Scott Disick, having a night out. She said the video had her laughing a lot.

Britney apologized for sharing the post, explaining she didn’t know the people in the video but found it hilarious. She has since removed the original post.

Before Chris Evans became famous as Captain America and was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2022, Jana Kramer dated him and thought he was a really cute and charming guy.

The singer shared on her podcast, Whine Down with Jana Kramer, that this happened over ten years ago. While she doesn’t remember exactly how many times they went out, she clearly remembers their final meeting.

Jana, who was around 26 at the time, said Chris asked her to come over when he had some friends visiting from Boston.

Jana recalled that the last thing she remembered was her partner going to the bathroom right after she’d eaten asparagus, which changes the smell of urine. They didn’t spend the night together. He stayed up late with friends, and the next morning, Jana left his house feeling embarrassed – what she jokingly called the ‘asparagus walk of shame.’

She added, “I never heard from him again.”

Not all of these confessions are amusing.

In December, television writer Elisabeth Finch confessed that she had fabricated a story about having a rare form of bone cancer. She originally shared this false diagnosis with ELLE magazine eight years prior, and it even became the basis for a plotline on Grey’s Anatomy.

Elisabeth recently shared with The Ankler newsletter that a lie she told at age 34 was the biggest regret of her life. She explained that the lie grew over time, becoming a heavy burden she carried for years. She also clarified, “I have never had cancer.”

Finch, who was temporarily removed from his role on the ABC medical show before ultimately quitting, admitted, “I messed up. It was wrong, unacceptable, and a mistake in every way.”

Beauty is pain, but Kim Kardashian might be able to stomach it.

The reality star told The New York Times she’d consider almost any procedure to look younger, joking that she was willing to try everything.

She admitted in June that she’d consider doing almost anything for younger-looking skin, even something as unpleasant as eating waste, if it meant it would work. She emphasized she was serious, saying, ‘I just might.’

In a July 2022 interview with Allure magazine, Kim explained she was mostly kidding when she made the comment, but admitted it wasn’t a completely awful idea.

Kim admitted, after some thought, that she’d likely do almost anything for youth, even something disgusting. She said she’d probably eat something truly awful, like a bowl of poop, if someone promised it would make her look younger, even if it meant doing so every day.

She wondered how much she could possibly eat. “Perhaps just a small bite,” she said. “I definitely couldn’t manage a full bowl.”

Jelly Roll could’ve used some saving from himself.

During an April 2025 interview on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the singer behind “Save Me” shared a truly embarrassing story, and he didn’t hesitate to tell all the details.

“I pooped myself one time,” he admitted. “I did, I’m sorry.”

To be honest, Jelly Roll (whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord) didn’t intend to cause such serious harm.

He firmly believed it was just a harmless prank. “I sincerely apologize,” he said. “I saw the audience turn from supportive to completely against me.”

2026-01-29 19:48

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