The Real Reason Taraji P. Henson And Kelvin Hayden Called It Quits

Certainly, celebrity relationships can seem about as permanent as melting snow, but Henson and Hayden both wanted their love to endure. Hayden's proposal was like something out of a modern-day storybook, with a Cartier bracelet, grape-sized diamond engagement ring, and chocolate covered strawberries involved, as Henson shared on her Instagram feed in 2018. But then the storybook turned into reality, and things weren't picture perfect, so the couple delayed their wedding date, hoping to work things out.

As the months progressed, their relationship continued to unravel. Henson was spotted without her engagement ring this summer, and Hayden was a no-show at her 50th birthday party (per Essence). The two tried couples counseling before finally conceding that they needed to go their separate ways, Henson explained to The Breakfast Club. "I'm dedicated to the black man, y'all. I just turned 50 and I mean, I hadn't said it yet, but it didn't work out," Henson said. "I tried. I was, like, therapy. Let's do the therapy thing, but if you're both not on the same page with that then you feel like, you're taking it on yourself, and that's not a fair position for anybody to play in a relationship."