After more than two decades in the public eye, through ups and downs, forgiveness and faith, gospel star Tina Campbell and her husband, drummer Teddy Campbell, are calling it quits. For fans of ‘Mary Mary’, the news is heartbreaking and hard. Their marriage did not last long; it was public, raw, and always seemed to bounce back stronger from adversity.
Tina Campbell and husband Teddy Campbell to split: what we know
According to Los Angeles court documents, Teddy, 51, filed for divorce on April 13, People reports. The couple has been separated since June 2024. Married in 2000, they have two minor children together, Santana (13) and Glendon Theodore II (16), and Teddy (their two minor children) is seeking visitation documents.The former couple also share three grown daughters: Laiah Simone, Meelah Jane and Cierra, who belongs to Teddy from a previous relationship. As for their property and spousal support, it’s still marked as “to be decided in the future,” according to the documents, with the couple not sharing “virtually community property.”
More about Tina Campbell and her husband Teddy Campbell
Tina Campbell, born Trecina Atkins, rose to fame as one half of Mary Mary, mixing gospel with R&B and soul alongside her sister Erica. Crossover hits like “Shackles (Praise You)” exploded in the late ’90s and early 2000s.Over the years, Tina built a career not only as a performer, but also as a songwriter and solo artist. His solo albums, including It’s Personal, showed his ability to translate deeply intimate experiences, including marital struggles, into music that resonated.Meanwhile, Teddy was always there, even if he wasn’t always in the spotlight. He is a powerhouse drummer who has played with big name gospel groups and held his own as the house drummer on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’. Fans mostly got to know her story through her TV show, ‘Mary Mary’, which left nothing off the table.As for their relationship, Tina and Teddy tied the knot in August 2000, building a life that combined music, ministry and family. Their partnership extended beyond marriage. The pair collaborated on creative projects, including a web series and public speaking engagements focused on love, faith and relationships, positioning themselves as guiding voices for others navigating similar journeys.However, their relationship was not without strain and struggles. The former couple spoke openly about faith and forgiveness, and weren’t afraid to show their messy parts. Especially in 2014, when Teddy’s infidelity went public and almost broke them up.On the show, Tina didn’t hold back her anger or heartbreak. The couple went through therapy, forgiveness and attempts to reconcile on camera, giving viewers a rare glimpse into what the struggle for love is really like.Per People, on her show, Tina once said, “I know I never kissed another man, I never cheated on him, I was 190 percent committed to that man, and this is what you did? Every time I left, you stole my life. I’m angry.” It was raw and exposed, and the audience couldn’t look away.Even after the scandal, they tried to make a new beginning. In a joint interview, Tina admitted that it broke her heart and sent her into a spiral, lashing out in rage and pain, before choosing to fight for and rebuild her family. He told Steve Harvey, “I’m either going to die bad or live good, so we’ve been living good.”
