Comedian Gary Owen is known for his stand-up and comedy specials. Due to his background as a former member of the United States Navy, he was named the Funniest Serviceman in America. He has also appeared in several films, including Daddy Day Care and Think Like a Man, and starred in his own BET series, The Gary Owen Show. The series showcased the life and family of the comedian, following which there has been a lot of fan interest in his ex-wife Kenya Duke and the kids they have together. Gary also recently welcomed twins in his family. Here is everything you need to know.
Who is Gary Owen’s ex-wife Kenya Duke?
A successful entrepreneur and the owner of Premier Sports and Corporate Travel, Kenya Duke met her future husband at the Cubby store, where a younger Gary was honing his stand-up skills. The couple tied the knot on July 19, 2003.
In 2018, fans got to witness the wonderful chemistry that Duke and Gary shared during a discussion about their marriage on the latter’s podcast. However, in March 2021, TMZ reported that Duke had filed for divorce after almost 18 years of marriage. This report caught many fans by surprise at the time.
Duke was born on July 26, 1974, which makes her 49 years old in May 2024. She hails from Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a devout Christian. Not much information is available on Duke’s childhood, though we do know that her mother’s name is Barbara Jean.
Did Gary Owen and Kenya Duke have kids?
Gary and Duke are parents of two adult children, Austin (son) and Kennedy (daughter).
Along with two kids with Owen, Duke also has a son named Emilio from her previous marriage.
Does Gary Owen have twins?
In February 2023, Bri Johnson shared her and Owen’s engagement pictures on Instagram.
In July, she announced the birth of their twins, Royal and Rome. These days, Gary can often be seen posting photos of his younger kids on social media.
