Who Are Wayne Bradys Wives, Mandie Taketa, And Diana Lass? Relationship Timeline
Diana Lasso is the first wife of American actor and comedian, Wayne Brady whom she was married to for 2 years but her identity has been confused over the years. This is no surprise given that their marriage happened a long time ago, even before the actor became very popular. However, there is a story to know about her if you keep reading.
Wayne Brady’s second wife and mother of his only child is Mandie Taketa. She is a Hawaiian entertainer who also has Japanese roots. They were married for a little less than a decade but have remained best of friends nonetheless.
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Wayne Brady was 21 Years Old When He Got Married to Diana Lasso
Diana Lasso (often misspelled as Lass) is the first wife of American actor, singer, dancer, and TV host, Wayne Brady. They were married from December 31, 1993, till September 21, 1995. The wedding was private and very low-key.
This marriage lasted for a little less than 2 years because by 1995 they had finalized their divorce. This was way before Brady’s career as an entertainer shot him into the limelight.
The couple welcomed no children during this brief marriage and so they had nothing binding them together after 1995. This could be the reason why Diana Lasso is no longer in Wayne’s life.
It also explains her invincibility given that most media outlets have little or nothing to shed about her personal life.
The most that is known about her is that she was a ‘great person’ according to her ex-husband, Wayne. The comedian also shed more light on their relationship when he explained that they probably made a mistake getting married.
This statement wasn’t pointing to an accusation of Diana not being a worthy companion or wife, though. According to the Whose Line is it Anyway actor, they both got married way too early in their lives.
The actor was 21 years old at the time he got married to Lasso and she was about the same age or younger. Some sites claim Diana was 18 years as in 1993 when she got married to Brady.
Wayne advised that one shouldn’t get married at 20 or 21 because you don’t know yourself yet. He continued by saying that he learned a lesson not to rush into things from his first marriage.
Diana Lasso, Wayne Brady’s First Wife, Has Been Mistaken for Other Women in the Past
Over the years since Wayne Brady rose to celebrity status, the topic of who his first wife is has been making waves. In light of this, a lot of sites and several sources have claimed different personalities for Diana Lasso.
One such personality is that of a Columbian singer who goes by the same name and was born on March 4. On if these sites saw any form of relationship between the actor and singer, we don’t know but they claimed they do.
Another person whose identity was ascribed to Wayne Brady’s ex-wife is an artist whose name is Diana Lasso too. This person is famous on Instagram for her artistic prowess but was only mistaken for Wayne’s wife.
The Instagram personality whose Image you’ll most likely see all over with that of the TV host celebrated her 36th birthday in 2023. This means that she was born in 1987, 6 years before Diana and Wayne’s marriage in 1993.
According to Udoe.es, Diana Lasso was a former director of hospitality for Beau Vigne winery. She has also reportedly worked as a Curator in another winery known as Darioush Winery. Lasso, according to the site, also worked at Palmaz Vineyards and occupied key positions there. There are also many other wineries that she has worked with over the past 2 decades.
Wayne Brady Married Fellow Entertainer, Mandie Taketa in 1999
4 years after the end of Wayne Brady’s first marriage, he remarried. This time, he believed he was ready and mature enough for the journey.
He was 27 years old at the time and not so young. Given that this particular marriage lasted almost a year, he was probably ready.
On April 3, 1999, Wayne and Mandie Taketa got married. Mandie is a dancer, actress, and producer. Their wedding lasted for 8 years until their divorce in 2007. She hails from Hawaii and has Japanese roots.
During the marriage, the ex-couple welcomed their only child together on February 3, 2003. The girl was named Maile Masako Brady and she has joined her parents in the entertainment industry.
Maile has a role in TV Series The Bold and the Beautiful and continues to put herself out there for more jobs. She has also accompanied her parents to a couple of industry events.
The marriage between Wayne and Mandie ended amicably and the 2 have remained friends since the divorce. They not only co-parent their daughter, but Brady is also part of his ex-wife’s new relationship.
The reason for their divorce was Wayne Brady’s inability to establish a work-life balance. Focusing more on his work, he neglected his role as a husband and father and this drove a wedge into his marriage.
Wayne Brady and His Ex-wife Have Remained Friends Even After the Divorce
Mandie Taketa got into another relationship following her divorce many years ago, from the American actor. She is now in a committed relationship with Jason Fordham and they both adopted a son in September 2021.
The name of Mandie’s second child whom she co-parents with her partner and ex-husband is Sundance-Isamu. Brady is the boy’s godfather and ‘Duncle’ (Dad and Uncle).
This ex-couple proves that not all marriages end badly.
In spite of their divorce, the comedian and his dancer’s ex-wife still have a business that they co-manage.
They co-founded a production company named ‘A Wayne & Mandie Creative’. Taketa is still her ex-husband’s best friend and their friendship helps them achieve a seamless working relationship.
Also, they live close to each other and have been like that ever since. According to Brady, they have never lived more than 7 minutes apart.
During the 2020 quarantine period caused by the Covid 19 pandemic, the ex-husband, ex-wife, and their daughter were quarantined together with Mandie’s new partner.
They collectively co-habit as one big happy family and Wayne is grateful that Fordham accepted him as part of his family.
Has Wayne Brady Been in Any Other Relationship Since His Last Divorce?
We know Mandie has moved on with her life and her ex-husband is even part of this new world. However, what has been kept private to date is Wayne Brady’s love life and relationship timeline since the divorce.
The ‘Dancing with the Stars’ dancer hasn’t been in any publicized relationship in recent times.
Back in 2014, he was rumored to be dating Rozanda Thomas aka Chili from TLC. However, a representative for the singer debunked the news to be untrue rumors.
Wayne and Rozanda have been pictured together looking all loved up but they did not confirm any romantic relationship.
Wayne has an idea of who he wants his ideal partner to be and that is someone whose work he will appreciate. He also wants someone who is tolerant of his relationship with his ex-wife and her family and blends in perfectly with his mixed family.
To show how seriously Brady takes his relationship with his ex-wife’s family, he planned a Hulu 8-episode series. He aims at giving an insight into his blended family with the series.
Wayne Brady, Diana, and Mandie’s Ex-husband Revealed He is Pan-sexual
Well, the exact term is ‘Bisexual with an open mind!’ according to Wayne. He revealed, on August 7, 2023, that he is pansexual. He told People Magazine that he had been on a journey to self-discovery.
Wayne admitted that he is bisexual but attracted to anyone regardless of the person’s sexuality or gender.
He first opened up about his sexual orientation to his best friend and ex-wife, Mandie. She was quite supportive of his decision to come clean and has always been.
Brady admitted that he has been attracted to men in the past but couldn’t do anything about it because of how he was brought up. However, at 51 years, he isn’t scared of hiding his true self anymore.
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