In a surprising turn of events, singer-songwriter Kandi Burruss and her recently estranged husband Todd Tucker put their differences aside to share a Thanksgiving meal together, mere days after publicly announcing the end of their eleven-year marriage.
A Family Celebration Amidst Separation
The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum, 49, took to Instagram on Thursday to share a glimpse of her holiday, posting a family photograph that included all of their children. The snap featured Burruss with their son Ace, nine, and daughter Blaze, six, as well as her daughter Riley, 23, and Tucker's daughter Kaela, 29.
Notably absent from the picture was Todd Tucker, 52. Burruss was quick to address any potential speculation in the comments section of her post, clarifying the situation for her followers. 'Before anyone assumes anything Todd came earlier to eat with us but he wasn't there for the pic,' she wrote. 'He was not left out or anything like that.'
Navigating a New Chapter
This cordial family gathering comes just a week after Burruss made the emotional announcement that she and Tucker had begun divorce proceedings. On social media, she revealed the decision came 'after deep thought and a lot of prayer'.
Her statement emphasised her focus on 'protecting my peace, being the best mother I can be and co-parenting with love and respect'. She later admitted on an Amazon Live session that the split had been 'brewing for a while' and that her emotions had been 'up and down' and 'all over the place'.
Despite the personal turmoil, Burruss confirmed that both she and Tucker are united in their commitment to their children. She stated they are prioritising 'keeping it very friendly' as they navigate this significant life transition. While Tucker has not commented publicly on the divorce, he has been active on social media, posting about spending time with their children and hinting at difficult times in a comment where he admitted to 'dealing with a lot'.
A United Front For The Holidays
The Thanksgiving reunion demonstrates a concerted effort by both Burruss and Tucker to maintain a sense of normalcy and family unity for their children. In her original Instagram caption, Burruss simply wrote, 'Happy Thanksgiving! I truly enjoyed my day with my fam. I hope you enjoyed yours! Now I feel stuffed like a turkey & need to lay down.'
This amicable post-holiday meeting suggests that the former couple is determined to honour their commitment to co-parent with the love and respect Burruss mentioned in her initial divorce announcement, setting a collaborative tone for the future.
