Damon Wayans Sr.. Admits to Dating His Nephew’s Ex: “Family Gatherings Are Awkward”
Now, We’ve All Heard About His Past Positive Experiences With Women, But Responding To A Clarifying Question Further Down The Line In His Candid Discussion On Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” Podcast, Comedian Damon Wayans Sr. Found Himself Making A Most Unusual Confession That Is Now Going Viral The actor, 64, admitted that he became sexually involved with his nephew’s former girlfriend in or around 2001, after his divorce from ex-wife Lisa Thorner.
This surprising admission drew audible gasps from podcast host Shannon Sharpe and has shed light on the complicated relationships inside the notoriously close-knit Wayans show-business family. Wayans said that to avoid making the situation awkward, he told his nephew that he wanted to date his ex in the first place and that he got the green light from his nephew to go for it.
Though he said his nephew gave him the green light to do it, Wayans joked that it made family get-togethers very awkward afterward. The interview went on to discuss Wayans’ his successful career, including his “Poppa’s House,” show on CBS with son Damon Wayans Jr. and his ongoing success thanks to “My Wife and Kids” residuals, calling out his some of brothers’ less lucrative endeavors in television.
The Surprising Revelation
When Damon Wayans Sr. dropped by the “Club Shay Shay” podcast on April 2, the actor had host Shannon Sharpe doing a double heal click over an unexpected dating revelation.
“I was in love with her, that’s the thing,” Wayans said when he was dating his nephew’s ex-girlfriend.
When Wayans noticed Sharpe looked surprised, he added, “You ain’t never done the Jackson 5?” – about Jermaine Jackson marrying his brother Randy’s ex, Alejandra Oaziaza.
Wayans set the record straight—the relationship started around 2001, not long after his divorce from Lisa Thorner. He added that he had been single for about two years.
“I looked at him and was like, ‘Oh my God. I’m in love.’ And then I found out my nephew had gone out with her,” he explained.
The “Major Payne” star added that his nephew and the unidentified woman had not been “in love” while dating. He also commented on the narrow dating pool in California, asking Sharpe rhetorically, “You know how small the pool is out here in Cali?’’
Wayans said that he asked his nephew for permission before pursuing the relationship. “I’m like, ‘What’s up?’ and he’s like, ‘That’s you.’ And I’m like, ‘All right, pass the Courvoisier, let’s go!’ ” Wayans recalled.
Family dynamics shifted despite his nephew’s blessing. “Family get-togethers is awkward,” he quipped.
The Wayans Family Business
The Wayans are a familial trio that have all endeavored in show business. Damon starred on CBS’s “Poppa’s House” with his son Damon Wayans Jr., and his brother Marlon appeared in guest spots. His sister Kim directed an episode.
This close-knit creativity comes from their early days working on “In Living Color,” the trailblazing sketch comedy show created by Damon’s older brother, Keenen Ivory Wayans.
“The thing that takes actors years and years to develop is that we automatically have that, which is chemistry and trust, so it’s great working with family,” Damon said of the experience.
In the same podcast interview, Wayans compared his wealth to some relatives. In an industry-related conversation, he admitted, “I made a lot of money off of ‘My Wife and Kids.’ I still get checks.”
But with WB, my brothers didn’t make money off the Wayans Brothers show,” he added, pointing to the differences in networks in how they structure compensation.
My Wife and Kids ran for five seasons and went into syndication in September 2005, establishing a lucrative revenue stream for the comic.
FAQs
Q. When did Damon Wayans Sr. date his nephew’s ex-girlfriend?
A. Damon Wayans Sr. started dating his nephew’s ex-girlfriend in 2001, two years after his divorce from Lisa Thorner.
Q. Did Damon’s nephew approve of the relationship?
A. Wayans said he got his nephew’s blessing before continuing his relationship with the Kiambu model.
Q. What TV show is Damon Wayans Sr.. doing now?
A. Damon Wayans Sr. stars with his son Damon Wayans Jr. in the CBS show “Poppa’s House.”
Q. Is Damon Wayans Sr. still getting residual checks from his previous work?
A. Wayans said that he still gets residual checks from “My Wife and Kids,” which aired from 2001 to 2005 and was put into syndication in September 2005.
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