Jesse Williams & Ex-Wife Fail At Mediation, Will Go To Trial Over Child, Spousal Support

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Jesse Williams, Aryn Drake-Lee
He's currently paying $100K per month.

Grey's Anatomy star Jesse Williams is still on the path to becoming an officially divorced man as he and his estranged wife Aryn Drake-Lee are set to appear in court. Jesse and his real estate broker wife married in 2012 and split in 2017, but they had been together since before he got his Hollywood break back in 2008. They share two young children together, and while they were slated to be a match made in heaven, they decided to pull the plug on their marriage two years ago.

They have been embroiled in bitter court battles where, of course, the issue of finances has been the crux of many conversations. At the moment, Jesse is paying upwards of $100K per month in support—$50K for child and $50K for spousal—a number that Jesse would like to be lowered. Recently the former couple attempted to find their own conclusion through mediation, however, that endeavor failed so they will be heading to trial.

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According to The Blast, Jesse and Aryn were able to come up with solutions for some of their other issues, but there was normal agreement signed and they couldn't agree on everything presented. Aryn reportedly believes that Jesse owes $1 million in retroactive support and earlier this year a judge awarded her $60K from Jesse, a fee that would go to paying her attorneys. They will face off at trial on September 5.

After they broke up, Jesse quickly began dating actress Minka Kelly, however, the two split up in early 2018. He is now dating actress Taylour Paige.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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