Donald Glover, known for his roles in “Atlanta” and “Community,” has surprised fans by revealing that he secretly married his long-term girlfriend, Michelle White, during the production of the recently released Prime Video series “Mr and Mrs Smith.” The couple, who have been together for eight years, tied the knot partly because of the show itself, which Glover co-created with TV writer Francesca Sloane.
Glover and White were first seen together in January 2016 during a vacation in Hawaii. Later that year, they welcomed their first child, Legend, and have since had two more sons named Drake and Donald. The actor opened up about his marriage in an interview with The Independent, where he discussed the impact of the show’s portrayal of marriage on his own relationship.
When asked if the show’s realistic portrayal of marriage made him more optimistic about the institution, Glover responded positively, saying, “Yeah, I do, actually.” He revealed that both he and Maya Erskine, his co-star in “Mr and Mrs Smith,” got married during or after the production of the show. Erskine recently married her husband, actor Michael Angarano, after announcing their engagement in 2020.
Glover, who is famously private about his personal life, expressed his love for marriage despite not having a romanticized view of it. He explained that his father always emphasized the hard work involved in a marriage and that it was never about being happy all the time. This revelation may come as a surprise to fans who remember Glover’s past comments about marriage. In 2018, he stated that he is “not the marrying kind,” and in a previous interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he expressed his disbelief in the institution of marriage.
In addition to discussing his marriage, Glover also spoke about his deep love for his children. He described them as the best thing in his life and expressed how much he misses them when he’s away. He finds everything they’re into to be fascinating and believes that they give him a sense of purpose.
“Mr and Mrs Smith,” the show in which Glover revealed his marriage, has received positive reviews from critics. The Independent’s Nick Hilton praised the show’s “intimacy” and described it as one of the sexiest and most truthful shows on TV, despite its relatively chaste tone. The series is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
Donald Glover’s revelation about his secret marriage during the production of “Mr and Mrs Smith” has surprised and delighted fans. It highlights the impact that the show’s portrayal of marriage had on both Glover and his co-star Maya Erskine. While Glover’s past comments about marriage may have suggested otherwise, his newfound optimism about the institution and his love for his children show a different side of the actor. As fans continue to enjoy “Mr and Mrs Smith,” they can now appreciate the show even more, knowing that it played a role in bringing Glover and White together in matrimony.
