Discover the Sistas cast’s real-life partners and the surprising matches you didn’t know

The Sistas cast’s real-life partners include KJ Smith and Skyh Black, Devale and Khadeen Ellis, and Dana and Anthony Dalton. Novi Brown keeps her relationship status private, while Mignon Von publicly embraces single life.

Key takeaways

• KJ Smith and Skyh Black met on the set of Sistas, married in September 2023, and are expecting their first child in late 2025.
• Devale Ellis has been married to his college sweetheart, Khadeen Ellis, since 2010, and the couple share four sons.
• Novi Brown and Ebony Obsidian keep their love lives private, with Brown previously engaged to Malcolm J. Cook.
• Mignon Von and Crystal Renee Hayslett are currently single, focusing on their personal growth and careers.

Meet the Sistas cast real-life partners

Some Sistas cast members sparked real-life romances on set, while others kept their relationships off-screen. Here are the Sistas’ main cast real-life partners (as of this writing):

1. KJ Smith

• Sexuality: Straight
• Marital status: Married
• Husband: Skyh Alvester Black

KJ Smith married Sistas co-star Skyh Alvester Black in September 2023 after meeting on set. She announced their first pregnancy in May 2025. KJ Smith and Skyh Black’s relationship remains one of the show’s most celebrated off-screen pairings.

2. Skyh Black

• Sexuality: Straight
• Marital status: Married
• Wife: KJ Smith

Skyh Black married KJ Smith after their on-set connection turned romantic. He confirmed their engagement in 2021 and their wedding in 2023. They are among the couples who met on the show. Skyh Black portrayed Jacobi in Seasons 2 to 3, a bank employee who briefly dated Sabrina.

3. Devale Ellis

• Sexuality: Straight
• Marital status: Married
• Wife: Khadeen Ellis

Actor Devale Ellis is married to Khadeen Ellis. They met while attending Hofstra University and got married in 2010. Khadeen and Devale Ellis have four sons: Jackson Carter (b. 2011), Kairo Shakur (b. 2016), Kaz Hendrix (b. 2017), and Dakota Marley (b. 2021). Ellis plays Zac Taylor, one of the Sistas’ central male leads.

4. Mignon Von

• Sexuality: Straight
• Relationship status: Single
• Partner: N/A

Mignon Von, who plays Danni King, is reportedly single (as of this writing). She publicly declared in a December 2019 episode of Real Sista Talk that she doesn’t date, refuses to bend to certain things, and is staying true to herself.

5. Novi Brown

• Sexuality: Straight
• Relationship status: Unknown
• Ex-boyfriend: Malcolm J. Cook

Novi Brown plays Sabrina Hollins, a bank supervisor navigating romantic uncertainty. She was previously engaged to actor Malcolm J. Cook, but hasn’t confirmed her current relationship status. Brown keeps her personal life out of the spotlight.

6. Ebony Obsidian

• Sexuality: Straight
• Relationship status: Unknown
• Partner: N/A

Though many are curious about Ebony Obsidian’s boyfriend, the star keeps her love life hidden. She portrays Karen Mott, a salon owner caught in a complicated love triangle.

7. Crystal Renee Hayslett

• Sexuality: Straight
• Relationship status: Single
• Partner: N/A

Crystal Renee Hayslett plays Fatima Wilson-Taylor, Andi’s assistant and Zac’s wife. She hasn’t confirmed a current partner and is reportedly single.

8. Chido Nwokocha

• Sexuality: N/A
• Relationship status: Unknown
• Partner: N/A

Actor Chido Nwokocha hasn’t publicly confirmed a relationship as of September 2025. In Sistas, he plays Gary Borders, the married man who entangles Andi in a toxic relationship.

9. Brian Jordan Jr.

• Sexuality: Gay
• Relationship status: Unknown
• Partner: N/A

Brian Jordan Jr. plays Maurice Webb, Sabrina’s outspoken coworker and close friend. He identifies as gay but hasn’t shared details about his current relationship. He is among the famous Black actors who keep their romantic life private.

10. Kevin Walton

• Sexuality: Straight
• Relationship status: Unknown
• Partner: N/A

Kevin A. Walton, who plays Aaron Carter on Tyler Perry’s Sistas, hasn’t publicly confirmed his relationship status. Some online sources claim he’s engaged, but they offer no credible details or verified information about a fiancée.

11. Anthony Dalton

• Sexuality: Straight
• Marital status: Married
• Wife: Dana Dalton

Anthony Dalton, who plays Calvin Rodney, is married to Dana Elmore Dalton. He proposed during a boat ride while celebrating her birthday in April 2021. They married on 3 June 2021. They welcomed their first child, Anthony Dalton III, on 6 July 2021.

12. Trinity Whiteside

• Sexuality: Straight
• Marital status: Married
• Wife: Nikkia Whiteside

Trinity Whiteside, who plays Preston Horace on the drama TV series, is married to Nikkia Whiteside. They tied the knot on 13 September 2002 and have three children: Makaiya Young, Nikolas Trinity and Skye Jordan. Trinity Whiteside’s wife, Nikkia, is private, with no verified details about her online.

13. Chris Warren

• Sexuality: Straight
• Marital status: Married
• Wife: Layla Warren (née Kayleigh)

Chris Warren, who portrays Hayden Moss on Sistas, is married to Layla Warren (née Kayleigh). The couple got married on 23 May 2019. They keep a low public profile but occasionally share personal milestones online.

14. Angela Beyincé

• Sexuality: N/A
• Relationship status: Unknown
• Partner: N/A

Angela Beyincé, who plays Pam Malbrough, hasn’t publicly confirmed any romantic relationships. She maintains a low profile and rarely shares personal details online.

15. Branden Wellington

• Sexuality: Straight
• Marital status: Married
• Wife: Meagan Tandy

Branden Wellington, known for playing Tony on Sistas, married actress Meagan Tandy on 1 September 2024. They hosted a three-day celebration in California’s San Bernardino Mountains, blending outdoor adventure with black-tie elegance.

16. Monti Washington

• Sexuality: N/A
• Relationship status: Unknown
• Partner: N/A

Monti Washington, who portrays Bill on Tyler Perry’s Bruh, keeps his romantic life private. Despite fan speculation, he hasn’t confirmed any relationship publicly as of 2025.

17. Devin Way

• Sexuality: Bisexual
• Relationship status: Dating
• Girlfriend: Aisha Dee

Devin Way, who plays Bryce on Sistas, is currently dating actress Aisha Dee. In September 2025, he shared a heartfelt Instagram post calling her “the love of my life.” Although he publicly came out as gay in 2022, his relationship with Dee indicates a shift in his sexuality.

18. Joi Symone

• Sexuality: N/A
• Relationship status: Unknown
• Partner: N/A

As of September 2025, Joi Symone has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationship. She plays Tamara in Sistas, where her character marries Hayden and later has an affair with Gary.

19. Tonya Pinkins

• Sexuality: Straight
• Marital status: Divorced
• Ex-husbands: Eric Blair Winter (2009–2014), Ron Brawer (1987–1994), Hubert Kelly (1984–1987)

Tonya Pinkins keeps her current romantic life private, but her past marriages have drawn public attention. She divorced Eric Winters in 2014, following earlier marriages to Ron Brawer (1987–1994) and Hubert Kelly (1984–1987). Pinkins has starred in Tyler Perry’s Sistas and earned acclaim for her film Red Pill.

20. David Lami Friebe

• Sexuality: Straight
• Marital status: Married
• Wife: Nia Renee Warren

David Lami Friebe married actress and filmmaker Nia Renee Warren in November 2023. He announced their marriage on Instagram and continues to collaborate with her creatively. Together, they co-directed Son of Oakland and launched The Nia Renee Network. Both graduated from the University of Southern California.

21. Austin Scott

• Sexuality: Straight
• Marital status: Married
• Wife: Alexa Cepeda Scott

Austin Scott, a Broadway and TV actor, married fellow performer and musician Alexa Cepeda on 15 June 2024. They first met in 2017 during a production of In the Heights and later rekindled their relationship after a period of long-distance. Cepeda marked her first anniversary in June 2025 on her Substack profile.

Who got married in real life from Sistas?

KJ Smith and Skyh Black are the Sistas co-stars who got married in real life. They met on set in 2021, got engaged later that year, and tied the knot on 3 September 2023, in a star-studded ceremony at The Malibu Dream Resort.

Who is pregnant in real life on Sistas?

As of September 2025, Sistas actress KJ Smith is pregnant with her first child. She and her husband, Skyh Black, announced the pregnancy in May and later confirmed they are expecting a girl due in the fall.

Is Novi from Sistas married?

Novi Brown, the actress who plays Sabrina in Sistas, is not married. She was engaged to her former boyfriend and video producer, Malcolm Cook, in August 2022, but they reportedly broke up later.

Who is Mrs Marie on Sistas in real life?

Tonya Pinkins plays Mrs Marie (Marie Willis) on Tyler Perry’s Sistas in real life. A Tony Award-winning actress, singer, author, and educator, Pinkins built an acclaimed career through her work on Broadway and her recurring role on All My Children.

Sistas cast real-life partners have fans buzzing, especially over KJ Smith and Skyh Black’s on and off-set romance. Devale Ellis is happily married to Khadeen Ellis, while Mignon Von is single. Ebony Obsidian and Novi Brown keep their relationships private.

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