“HUSBANDS!!!!!!!!!! “Are we sure we want to risk our friendship for romance?” was the thought floating around both their heads.
Spoiler: yes, they were sure.
Whatever timeline they moved on afterward? The internet is still recovering.
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A Love Story That Started in the DMs
Like all modern queer fairy tales, the Simon–Jones romance began exactly where you’d expect: the DMs; not the kind you see people doing today.
CONGRATULATIONS.”
“CONGRATS KINGS!”
It’s the kind of reaction you get when queer people witness a love story that’s tender, grown, grounded, and unapologetically joyful.
A Celebration of Brown Gay Love
In an era where relationships are sometimes treated like content strategies, Simon and Jones remind us of something beautifully simple: love doesn’t always need an audience.
This has continued his success in a 3rd Don B Welch play "Walking By Faith".
BornApril 17, 1989
Netflix’s original comedy series The Upshaws has released the second half of season two, and it’s guaranteed to have you busting a gut and laughing out of your seats.
Starring Mike Epps as Bennie Upshaw, the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, he is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess trying his best to step up and care for his family – wife Regina (Kim Fields), their two young daughters (Khali Spraggins, Journey Christine), firstborn son (Jermelle Simon), and teenage son (Diamond Lyons), who he fathered with another woman (Gabrielle Dennis).
No confetti. As in married for two months and casually dropping the news on Instagram like it’s a random Throwback Thursday. Joyce, the downtown L.A. restaurant that has seen more soft-launches than a startup accelerator. “If there is a way he can help, he will.”
The Chillest Marriage Announcement of All Time
Back to the photo: the newlyweds are poolside, kissing, serving a vibe that says “honeymoon energy meets brunch after.” It’s intimate, low-key, sun-drenched bliss.
Which is why fans did NOT expect a marriage bombshell to drop in the caption.
And the comments?
Oh, and there’s also his cynical sister-in-law (Wanda Sykes). That part stays private. No audience. And then, like so many gay relationships, a single date changed everything. At first, it was just good energy. It’s the “I see you, but I’m not about to make it weird” kind.
According to Simon, Jones slid into his inbox after watching him on a now-wrapped Netflix series, sending a message that was part compliment, part congratulations, and 100% successful.
“Real smooth like, but friendly for sure,” Simon says, remembering the moment.
Was it flirting?
This small town boy always felt out of place knowing he was destined to do great things and reallocate to facilitate his acting dreams in Hollywood, California. In October of last year, he came out publicly on National Coming Out Day, a moment fans embraced with love and support. And in April, Jones proposed after they moved into their new home—a home they share with Simon’s three children, who are clearly a central part of this family.
“Loving [Obio] didn’t feel like I was betraying myself,” Simon explained.
It’s the kind of simple, powerful truth that stops you in your tracks.
Meanwhile, Jones remains the soft-spoken, thoughtful partner every parent dreams of bringing into their kids’ lives.
“I think he does a beautiful job of being mindful and aware of others,” Simon added.
A masterpiece:
“The fact that it’s backdated and no one really knew makes this post even better!
A serve.
Simon sat down with Instinct to talk more about the series and his character, Bernard Jr., who came out as gay in Season 1. Honestly?