> At a Glance
> – Mercedes “MJ” Javid filed for divorce from Tommy Feight in October 2025
> – The couple, married seven years, share 6-year-old son Shams
> – Javid says a July 4th moment was “the last straw”
> – Why it matters: The Shahs star’s openness offers a rare look at how reality-TV couples navigate real-world splits
Mercedes “MJ” Javid is pulling back the curtain on her breakup with Tommy Feight, telling Watch What Happens Live viewers exactly when-and why-she knew the marriage was over.
The Final Straw
Speaking with Andy Cohen, Javid pinpointed Independence Day as the emotional tipping point.
> Javid recalled:
> “I felt like on the 4th of July, I might have hit my last straw.”
She added that years of “disappointment and heartbreak” had simply “stopped making sense.”
Co-Parenting Today
Despite the split, the exes remain in daily contact.
- They speak “multiple times” every day
- Javid calls their dynamic “more authentic” post-split
- Shams, 6, remains their top priority
> Javid told Cohen:
> “Tommy and I are in a really good place… I think the quality of our relationship is more authentic.”
What Didn’t Cause the Divorce
Javid shut down two common rumors:
- Feight’s on-camera profanity around their son-“superficial and correctable”
- Her tense relationship with outspoken mom Vida-not the reason the marriage collapsed
She admitted Vida’s hypercritical comments put her “on edge,” yet insisted her mother wasn’t responsible for the failed relationship.
Timeline in Brief
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Met on Tinder | 2014 |
| Engaged | 2015 |
| Married | April 2018 |
| Son Shams born | April 2019 |
| Filed for divorce | October 2025 |
What She Misses
When Cohen asked what she longs for, Javid didn’t hesitate.
> Javid said:
> “Everything, but maybe who he was in the beginning.”
She confirmed she still loves Feight, even if romance is off the table.
Key Takeaways
- A July 4th realization pushed Javid to end the seven-year marriage
- Daily talks keep the exes united as co-parents
- Javid dismisses mom-shaming and language concerns as divorce triggers
- The reality star still carries love for the man Feight once was
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