Billy Porter and Adam Smith separate after 6 years of marriage: Details

Billy Porter And Adam Smith broke up after eight years together.

“I can confirm that Billy Porter and his husband Adam Smith have made the sad decision to end their marriage after six years,” said Porter’s representative. Simon Zalen said in a statement People on Wednesday, July 5.

The Attitude alum, 53, and the designer parted ways on good terms. “The decision was an amicable and mutual decision and was made after much deliberation,” the statement said. “They continue to love and support each other as they embark on this next chapter.”

Porter’s representative concluded: “There will be no further comment from either party and it would be appreciated if their privacy is respected.”

The Tony winner and Smith first crossed paths in 2009 after a mutual friend introduced them. The pair dated for a year before they first split.

They rekindled their romance in 2015 and Porter proposed the following year in December 2016. After being engaged for 16 days, the duo got married in a ceremony in January 2017.

Five years into their marriage, Porter reminisced about his time with his “beautiful husband” Smith.

“I also thought about our time together, our journey, and everything it took to get us here. And, more importantly, keep us here.” he wrote via Instagram in January 2022. “Getting married is one thing, getting married is quite another. I am so lucky to have found you and I am so grateful for your love, compassion, spirit and kindness. 5 down, forever to go. I love you. ❤️ 🥂👨🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏾.”

Earlier this year, Porter gushed about his wife again to celebrate Smith’s birthday.

“I am so grateful to have you by my side on our journey together. You are my rock and my light,” the Broadway star captioned a series of Instagram snaps on February 3. “I’m so proud of you and love seeing how your mind works and how committed you are to chasing your dreams.”

Porter called his partner “a trusted friend and confidant to so many,” noting that Smith “is a loving brother and uncle, and a wonderful dog dad to our baby Lola.”

He concluded: “We are so lucky to have you. I love you ❤️.”