Is Hollywood the reason why so many celebrities’ marriages don’t last?
Courtney Chatman could probably answer this question since her union with martial artist and actor Michael Jai White came to an end only a few years after he became famous.
So, who is Courtney Chatman? How did she meet her ex-husband? And where is she now? Keep reading to learn more about her story.
Family and Upbringing
Courtenay Chatman is an Amerian woman of African-Amercian ancestry. She was born in California on January 13, 1978, which makes her a Capricorn.
Capricorn women are known to be resilient and patient. They’re ambitious, loyal, disciplined, and hardworking. These amazing traits probably attracted the attention of martial artist and actor Michael Jai White when the two met.
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There’s no available information about her family, but she was probably raised in a loving family that pushed her to pursue her dreams. She continues to follow in her family’s footsteps by being a supportive parent to her children.
Career
Chatman is an obstetrician and gynecologist, dedicating her life to the well-being and empowerment of women in her community. As an ex-medical student, she probably spent long hours studying to improve her practice and help patients.
She graduated in 1996 from the University of California with a Bachelor of Science in Biological and Biomedical Science. She joined the Drexel University College of Medicine and earned her degree in 2001.
Chatman was an intern at the UCLA Health System for one year, then became a resident OB/GYN at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. After that, she moved to the Southern California Physician Medical Group. She is currently a cosmetic gynecologist at the Aesthetic Center of Santa Clarita in Los Angeles.
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Marrying Michael Jai White
We don’t know much about how Michael Jai White and his ex-wife met. However, some news articles mentioned that they met in 2004 in a 24-hour gym. However, he once told a journalist that by the time they met, she didn’t know she was dating an actor.
People usually have different opinions regarding timing in relationships. Some believe that waiting can make a relationship work because people get to experience everything together. Others think this can make things boring, especially if one partner isn’t sure about the relationship’s future, so it’s best to move to the next step.
Courtney was probably too so excited after their first date on Valentine’s Day in 2004. She didn’t want to wait, and one year later, she decided to propose to Michael while they were having dinner at the Cheesecake Factory.
The two got married two days later at the Four Seasons Hotel in Santa Barbara in August 2005 and they had their one and only daughter Morgan Michelle White in 2008. Ironically, two years after their marriage, Michael Jai White starred in a romantic comedy that discusses the hardships of maintaining a solid relationship. The movie was called Why Did I Get Married?
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Divorce and Life After Marriage
Michael Jai White and Courtney Chatman decided to call it quits in 2011 and their divorce was finalized. They never shared the details but agreed to stay on good terms for the sake of their daughter.
However, some rumors suggest that the actor started spending more time with TV host and model Claudia Jordan, which pissed Chatman off. They didn’t confirm the news but they separated a short while later.
Courtney Chatman is currently married to Garrett Poucher. There are rumors online that he is a gynecologist, but after my online search, he is the owner of a construction company. They have two daughters together, Mia Mor and Lola Kay. She is also a stepmother to Poucher’s two children from a previous relationship and currently resides in Valencia, California.
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Michael Jai White also got on with his life and met actress Gillian Iliana Waters, whom he married in 2015. He once mentioned that she has helped him become the best version of himself.
Wrap Up
Living with a celebrity comes with a lot of challenges, and Courtney Chatman is living proof. However, the story of this resilient woman shows that there’s always light at the end of the tunnel as she moved on with her life after divorcing a famous Hollywood star.
