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Amber Rose Dishes On Why She Is Content With Being Single
Amber Rose is opening up about her current outlook on relationships and why she is satisfied with remaining single after having several failed high-profile unions.
In the past, the model was romantically linked to music executive Alexander "AE" Edwards and rappers Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa, and 21 Savage. In addition to her past relationships, Rose shares a 10-year-old son Sebastian Thomaz with ex-husband Wiz Khalifa and Slash Edwards,3, with ex Alexander Edwards.
During an interview with Sofia With an F podcast earlier this year, the 39-year-old shared details surrounding the demise of her relationships, how her mother's past experiences with men influenced her dating life, and why she isn't willing to compromise her mental health for love.
Amber On Her Failed Unions With Wiz Khalifa, And 21 Savage
In the conversation, Rose disclosed that her relationship with Wiz Khalifa ended after almost three years of marriage because of infidelity on the rapper's part and the pressures from outside sources. The former couple tied the knot in 2013 and divorced in 2016.
Rose recalled that she struggled with her mental health during that period. The mother of two revealed that after the pair's split, she "cried every day for three years" while also trying to cope with the loss by dating.
"I mean, I cried every day for three years while I was dating other people... I married my soulmate [Wiz Khalifa], and then all of a sudden, he wasn't there anymore," she said while describing the pressures she and Wiz Khalifa faced in their union. "Because of our mothers, the internet, there was too much pressure to be married so young, and we just had a baby. I was f--king heartbroken."
Later, Rose spoke about how her mother's romantic history with men played a huge part in her life, especially when the star began dating 21 Savage. Despite conflicting reports, Rose and 21 Savage allegedly dated almost a year from 2017 to 2018. Rose mentioned that seeing her mother not recover from being "heartbroken over a man" forced her to return to the dating scene when she wasn't ready.
"But then I also watched my mother be heartbroken over a man and never recover. So I forced myself to date people while I was not recovered. Cause watching my mom, I was like, I can't. I have to get back out there. I have to," she stated.
Although Rose doesn't regret her time with 21 Savage and even raved about how great he was, looking back, she admitted that she shouldn’t have been in the relationship because she was still grieving over her marriage to Wiz Khalifa.
Rose would end the statement by saying that in light of all the drama she and Wiz Khalifa publicly went through, their relationship has improved over the years because they have a mutual understanding, which is to be the best co-parents for their son Sebastian.
Amber On Past Relationship With Kanye West
As the conversation shifted to her relationship with Kanye West, Rose says people are "obsessed" with that union because it was a "great time in pop culture." Rose and West dated for two years, from 2008 to 2010. Their breakup stemmed from West allegedly cheating on Rose with his now ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.
Rose shared that despite people's interest in wanting to know more about her romantic history with West, she doesn't talk about it much other than that he's helped her career because she doesn't consider it "relevant."
"I think people like to ask about my relationship with Kanye, but it was 13 years ago, guys. she said. "I obviously have to bring him up because he's a huge part of my story and how I got here, but yeah, no. I mean, I feel like people are obsessed with that because it was like a great time in pop culture. But in my personal life, it is not relevant besides just telling my story of how I got here."
When Rose was asked about her current dating life, she claimed it was nonexistent because she had learned to be content with not having a partner. Rose's last public relationship was with Alexander “AE” Edwards.
The former couple were together from 2018 to 2021. During their relationship, it was reported that Edwards allegedly cheated on Rose with multiple women. However, Edwards is now dating singer and actress Cher.
Rose revealed the main reason behind her remaining single is that she wants to focus on raising her two sons and doesn't have "any more heart left to give to somebody."
"I just feel like I don't have anymore heart left to give to somebody. I feel like it's unfair to bring somebody into my life and play with their feelings. I don't want to do that," she explained. "I'm okay with that. I feel like a lot of people are like, 'no don't say that you'll find love.' And I'm like, 'I have two boys to raise.'"
Amber On Remaining Single
Rose continued by saying that although sex is easy for her to get because she is rarely sexually intimate, she "doesn't care to force" herself to date. Rose wrapped up her remarks by admitting she isn't ready to date and doesn't want to.
Also, in the interview, Rose advised those entering relationships to be friends first and get to know their potential partners so they could avoid some of the mistakes she's made.
"I think that, like, people should really try to be friends first, really just really get to know people nowadays. Because you could be with somebody for, like, a year, let's say, and then just find out who they are. [I've] been there, [and] it's scary as f--k. I don't want to have to deal with that," she said.
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UnPrisonedhas returned for its highly anticipated second season, delving deeper into the complex dynamics of the Alexander family.
The series premiere comes a year after its debut season garnered rave reviews from fans and critics and earned record-breaking ratings for Hulu's Onyx Collective brand. UnPrisoned's success can be attributed to its raw, relatable themes and comedic appeal.
Inspired by creator Tracy McMillan's life, the show follows Paige (Kerry Washington), a therapist and single mother whose life takes an unexpected turn when her father, Edwin (Delroy Lindo) --who was released from prison-- moves in with her and her teenage son, Finn (Faly Rakotohavana).
Throughout UnPrisoned's first season, viewers witnessed how Edwin's incarceration deeply affected Paige's life and relationships. In the series, Paige unpacks her trauma through interactions with her inner child and her online followers. Meanwhile, Edwin is overcoming specific struggles with his own past that led to his life of crime, including a dysfunctional upbringing and his mother's arrest. As the Alexanders attempt to reconcile, new challenges arise.
This new season promises to further explore their unconventional family dynamic. Here are several compelling reasons why season two of UnPrisoned should be on everyone's watchlist.
The Alexander Family Life Is Still In Shambles
UnPrisoned's second season resumes where the series left off, with Paige grappling with the fallout from her troubled therapy practice and Edwin navigating life independently after moving out. Meanwhile, Finn faces his own challenges. The teenager is battling anxiety and seeking information about his father—a topic Paige avoids discussing.
The Alexander Family Are Attending Therapy To Resolve Their Underlying Issues
Amid the chaos in their lives, the Alexander family decides to mend their bond by confronting their past traumas. They seek professional help and attend therapy sessions with a “family radical healing coach,” played by John Stamos, a new cast member. This collective effort aims to unravel the complexities of their shared history and strengthen their relationships.
The process of unraveling each character's internal conflicts and their potential impact on future relationships may clash with Paige's textbook therapy approach. While Paige is used to being in the therapist's seat in both career and family, this forces her into the unfamiliar role of a patient during therapy sessions. This shift would compel her to look in the mirror and try a radically different approach.
The Alexander Family Learned A Big Lesson During A Therapy Session
In therapy, the Alexanders are tasked with addressing their individual traumas to salvage their remaining relationships. One of the family therapist’s eccentric suggestions was an exercise involving a family wrestling match. During this session, Paige faces tough questions about her refusal to share information about Finn's father.
While it's unclear whether this scene is reality or fantasy, the image of the family duking it out in the ring certainly makes for hilarious yet compelling television.
Paige Tries Dating Again Following Failed Relationships
Amid her life's chaos, Paige decides to step back into the dating field. However, her many attempts have left her with mixed results. The dating apps have turned out to be a fail, and an outing with her ex Mal (Marque Richardson), who is also her father's parole officer, doesn’t go quite as expected after he brings an unexpected guest – his new girlfriend.
The situation takes an awkward turn when Mal's new partner learns why the former couple split, partly due to Paige's self-sabotage.
UnPrisoned Is A Perfect Balance Of Comedy And Drama
As a dramedy, UnPrisoned takes a comedic approach to its heavy subjects. The show takes us on a ride with Paige's dating misadventures and navigating a friendship with her ex.
Other lighthearted moments include Edwin's attempts at CPR based on online videos and, of course, the antics of the Alexander family's unconventional new healing coach.
The second season of UnPrisoned is now available on Hulu.
UnPrisoned | Season 2 Trailer | Hulu
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Blair Underwood Initially Turned Down 'Sex And The City' Because 'It Was About How Samantha Was Fascinated By Dating A Black Man’
Actor and heartthrob Blair Underwood is opening up about why he turned down Sex and the City the first time he was offered a role. Many fans of the HBO series may recall Blair's time on the show in which his character was dating Miranda (Cynthia Nixon). However, he was previously offered another role where his character would date Samantha (Kim Cattrall).
During his interview with AV Club, the Set It Off star revealed that he was uncomfortable with the initial offer due to the character's fascination with him being a Black man.
“I actually did say ‘no’ the first time,” he said. “The first time they had offered the role, to be honest with you, it was about how Samantha was fascinated by dating a Black man and wanted to know if, uh, all of the rumors were true about our anatomy! And I said, ‘Listen, I’m honored, thank you, but I just don’t want to play a character based on race, on curiosity about a Black man.'”
But that didn't stop them from reaching out again. This time he was offered to play Dr. Robert Leeds, the love interest to Miranda and he decided to go for it. "So they were nice enough to call about a year later, and I said, 'Well, is it gonna be about race?' And they said, 'No, no, no, we’re not even gonna mention race!' And I think it really did only come up maybe once," he recalled.
"It did five episodes, and I think Samantha mentioned it once, saying something about 'a Black doctor' that Miranda was dating. And that’s really been a consistent thing in my career: not wanting to be boxed as 'the Black guy.'
"I’ve had that conversation with many producers along the way, and they were so great. They said, 'No, he’s just a doctor who Miranda meets in the elevator, and they have a nice little fling.' And it was amazing."
Blair has had a wide-ranging career playing everything from a lawyer on L.A. Law to playing Madame CJ Walker's husband on Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madame CJ Walker. And during his interview, he revealed another role that he initially turned down, Set It Off. The movie, which is considered a classic in Black culture, stars Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Vivica A. Fox, and Kimberly Elise. Blair's character, Keith, played a banker and love interest to Jada's character, Stony.
He explained why he said no at first and eventually accepted the offer. "I had initially said “no” to that. Because I was playing this historic, iconic African-American historical figure in Jackie Robinson, and the time, y’know, there was Boyz N The Hood, and Menace II Society was out there, and I’d finished playing this noble Negro… [Laughs]," he said.
"And I’m reading the script, and there’s a scene where Jada Pinkett’s character—Jada Pinkett-Smith now—was going to sell her body so she could make some money to send her brother to college. And I remember, honestly, I threw the script across the room. I was, like, “I don’t want to do this. I want to do something uplifting for the Black culture and Black characters, and I don’t know if I want to see this.”
After a conversation with the movie's director F. Gary Gray and the actor's manager encouraging him to finish reading the script, Blair had a change of heart. What he first thought about the movie turned out to be totally different.
"So I finished the script, and I saw that the character they were asking me to play was really the love story in the midst of all of this turmoil of all of these characters, the four ladies: Queen Latifah, Vivica Fox, Kimberly Elise, and Jada," he explained.
"It was so well-written, it was such a great platform for them. And to be able to play the love story and the storyline that gave Jada’s character a leg up and a way out of this world, something to hope for, to wish for, someone to love her… I said, 'You know what? I’d like to be a part of that.'
"And I’m so glad I did, because that film resonates to this day. People all the time come up to me and say that they love that movie. So I’m glad that I did it."