Eva Marcille and her ex-husband were all smiles in New Orleans.
Eva Marcille and Michael Sterling popped up at the 2025 Essence Festival looking cozy, and fans are convinced the two are back on. “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum and her ex-husband were spotted together throughout the weekend. Specifically, Eva shared a video of her and Michael cuddled up, riding a golf cart backstage. She said, “Happy Essence,” then smiled as she placed Michael plainly in view.
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After their very public split in 2023, most people didn’t expect to see them reconnecting this way. However, based on footage circulating on social media, Eva and Michael are giving things another try.
In March 2023, Eva filed to end the marriage, calling it “irretrievably broken.” Michael didn’t take the decision lightly and went public with a passionate statement, saying he would “fight for her with every fiber” of his being. Still, by August of that year, the divorce was finalized.
Fans suspect that Eva and Michael are back together, and Eva confirms it.
Since the split, Eva and Michael have prioritized peace, especially for the sake of their children. The two share two sons, and Michael also adopted Eva’s daughter from a previous relationship. Court filings show they waived child support and spousal support, choosing instead to co-parent without legal drama. Eva has since spoken candidly about how the divorce affected her, describing it as emotionally and physically draining.
Now, with their joint appearance at Essence Fest, fans are talking. The speculation only intensified after Eva responded to a fan on Instagram who asked why the two couldn’t just be friends and co-parents. Eva replied, “naw, he’s mine 🌻”—an explicit and confident confirmation of a rekindled romance between the two.
