The explosive divorce saga between Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams and businessman Simon Guobadia has taken a dramatic turn, with Simon unleashing a torrent of shocking allegations in a candid interview with Page Six. After a whirlwind marriage that captivated reality TV fans, the couple’s split has devolved into a bitter legal battle, with Simon accusing Porsha of orchestrating a calculated financial scheme and even attempting a covert reconciliation after blindsiding him with divorce papers.
A Marriage Built on Deception?
The unraveling of Porsha and Simon’s marriage began in February 2024, when Porsha filed for divorce, a move that coincided with her highly publicized return to RHOA after a multi-year hiatus. According to Simon, the filing came as a complete shock, leaving him reeling from what he now calls a “coup.” “She wouldn’t say anything,” Simon revealed. “I tried to reach her mom. Her mom would not respond either. I later figured out this felt like a coup.”
Simon expressed deep regret over the marriage, describing it as a “$5 million rehab project” he naively took on. “She never shared her concerns or issues with me before filing for divorce,” he said, emphasizing that their marriage appeared stable to him. He even claimed to have text messages proving their relationship was on solid ground before Porsha’s abrupt decision to end it. “If you’re married, you discuss issues,” he added, drawing on his experience from multiple past marriages.
But Simon’s most explosive accusation is that Porsha targeted him for financial gain from the very beginning. “I think I was targeted. I was targeted from day one for financial reasons,” he stated bluntly. He recounted how Porsha reached out to him via DMs while he was navigating his previous divorce, catching him in a vulnerable moment. “Getting engaged in 30 days, you know, who does that? I was out of my goddamned mind to have done that, and of course, I’m paying dearly for it,” he admitted.
Prenup Battles and Legal Defiance
The divorce proceedings have centered heavily on the couple’s prenuptial agreement, which a judge recently upheld. Simon, however, is far from conceding defeat. “This enforcement of the prenup is going to continue to receive legal challenges on the appeal front,” he declared, vowing to take the fight “all the way to the Supreme Court if I have to.” He emphasized that while he honored prenups in his previous relationships without hesitation, this time feels different. “I realized that I was targeted,” he reiterated, framing the prenup dispute as a stand against Porsha’s alleged financial motives.
The Child Support Controversy
Adding fuel to the fire, Simon addressed claims that Porsha paid his child support during a period when he was detained by ICE. According to him, Porsha sent two $2,500 payments to his ex-wife in a single month—an action he believes was less about goodwill and more about crafting a public narrative. “I immediately texted my ex-wife, asking her, did she receive any funds from Porsha? She said, yes, Porsha reached out to her and offered,” Simon explained. “In my opinion, it was not done in good faith. It was done to give a narrative in court or to the public that ‘I paid Simon’s child support.’”
A Fractured Family Dynamic
Simon also shed light on the lack of connection between Porsha and his children from previous relationships. “My boys were with me for the last five-plus years,” he said, noting that his sons, who split time with him week-on-week-off, had no particular bond with Porsha. “Quite frankly, my kids don’t care who Daddy’s married to,” he added. While the couple did “family things together,” Simon described Porsha’s relationship with his children as superficial at best.
Similarly, Simon kept his distance from Porsha’s daughter, citing caution from past experiences. “I don’t have a relationship with her daughter simply because in the past, I’ve found [that] when I separate from any of my exes with children, there’s a tendency for them to use their children to get back at me,” he explained. He also revealed a telling moment: Porsha sent him a text claiming her daughter missed him, which he saw as an attempt to rekindle their relationship. “At that point, I was done,” he said, choosing not to respond.
A Secret Attempt to Reconcile?
Perhaps the most jaw-dropping revelation was Simon’s claim that Porsha tried to reconcile after filing for divorce. “There was a concerted effort at some point that she realized she had made a mistake and wanted to reconcile,” he disclosed. This alleged outreach, coupled with the text about her daughter, paints a picture of a relationship fraught with mixed signals and ulterior motives, at least from Simon’s perspective.
A Bitter End to a Whirlwind Romance
Simon’s candid interview lays bare the raw emotions and legal maneuvering that have defined his divorce from Porsha Williams. From accusations of financial targeting to claims of a staged public image, his side of the story adds a new layer of intrigue to an already tumultuous split. As the legal battle over their prenup rages on, one thing is clear: this divorce is far from over, and the drama is only heating up.