Influencer Couple Divorces After Lavish 10-Year Anniversary Bash

The divorce filing marked the end of a relationship that began when the two were teenagers. Kristy and Desmond originally married at ages 19 and 20, building both a family and a massive online presence over the following decade.

The Anniversary Celebration

In August 2024, the couple gave News Of Los Angeles an exclusive look inside their anniversary party, designed as a grown-up version of their youthful wedding. The Houston event carried a “floral elegance” theme with burgundy red accents echoing their original wedding colors.

“We were teenagers and hadn’t even developed any style preferences, so this was our chance to redo our wedding as the adults that we are now, celebrating the life we’ve built and journey thus far!” they told News Of Los Angeles at the time.

Desmond, a viral chef, curated the dining menu himself. Every detail, from color scheme to menu, represented a piece of their relationship history. The couple emphasized their enduring friendship, stating they had “been best friends since teenagers and that’s never changed.”

Social Media Empire

During their marriage, Kristy and Desmond built a content creation empire. Kristy’s individual platforms drew:

Desmond’s pages attracted:

The Breakdown

The relationship began unraveling when Desmond told Kristy he “wanted to separate” at the end of 2024. In a January 10 Instagram Stories post, Desmond admitted he “made choices that I am not proud of” after the separation discussion.

“I took responsibility for those actions, I shared this with her directly and personally, and ultimately we decided to divorce,” his post stated.

Desmond’s public apology addressed both Kristy and their audience: “I want to begin by apologizing to Kristy, our family, and everyone who has been impacted by the public attention surrounding this situation. I know this news has been disappointing for many, and I’m truly sorry for the hurt it has caused.”

The couple made attempts to repair their relationship before the final split. “We made sincere efforts to work through” their challenges, Desmond acknowledged, but those efforts proved unsuccessful.

Public vs. Private Life

The contrast between their public celebration and private struggles highlights the often-complex reality behind carefully curated social media personas. Just over one year before their split, the couple spoke glowingly about their relationship philosophy.

“We focus on genuinely having fun, constantly laughing, keeping things light and spontaneous and finding humor in everyday life,” they told News Of Los Angeles in 2024. “10 years flew by, we’ve literally grown up together and navigated life together.”

The rapid transition from anniversary celebration to divorce filing demonstrates how quickly relationships can shift, even after a decade together. Their story serves as a reminder that public displays of relationship success don’t always reflect private realities.

The divorce proceedings continue as both parties navigate co-parenting their two children while maintaining their individual social media careers. The court records cited infidelity as the reason for the breakup, though specific details remain private.