In a candid interview, actor and singer Billy Porter opened up about his emotions about his current single life, describing it as “bittersweet” following his divorce from Adam Smith.
The renowned entertainer, known for his iconic roles on screen and stage, shares his reflections on the challenges and growth he has experienced since the breakup.
Porter also revealed that he’s not making “any more money” from reruns of the hit series “Pose,” and that he’s living “check to check” and has been forced to sell his home amid the ongoing Hollywood strike.
Read on to learn more.
Billy Porter Is Back ‘On The Market’
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Porter, whose energetic personality and unique style have made her a cultural icon, admits that while the end of her marriage has brought a sense of freedom, it has also brought mixed emotions.
In a recent interview with Evening Standardshe spoke openly about the complexities of navigating life as a single person after six years of partnership with Adam Smith.
“The whole world knows I’m going through a divorce,” he told the news channel. “Y’all want to talk about me and Ricky Martin’s divorce at the same time? We make it as far as we can but we learn, we grow and we live.”
The interview, held in London, was “bittersweet” for Porter because it was there that he proposed to Smith. He stated that he was in town to “take a break from some other things.”
“I’m looking forward to the next adventure…,” he added. “He’s back on the market, looking for an English huzzzband. And you have to spell it just like that: ‘Huzzzband.’”
Billy Porter Says He Will ‘Always Love’ Smith
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In a heartbreaking moment during the interview, Porter stated that she will always have love for her ex-husband, Smith. Despite the challenges and changes that come with divorce, the “Cinderella” actress’ heartfelt statement underscores the depth of her relationship with Smith and the importance of acknowledging the positive aspects of their past together.
Porter and Smith reportedly met at a dinner party in 2009 and briefly dated. They later married in January 2017 and saw their six-year union together before announcing their separation last month.
“I can confirm that Billy Porter and her husband, Adam Smith, have made the heartbreaking decision to end their marriage after six years,” the “Pose” star’s representative, Simon Halls, said. People magazine.
“The decision was a good and mutual decision and was made after much consideration. They continue to love and support each other as they begin this next chapter,” added Halls.
Billy Porter Reveals Struggles Amid Ongoing Strike
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In a shocking revelation, Porter revealed that he is facing the challenging decision to sell his home following the ongoing Hollywood strike, which has significantly affected his income, according to Evening Standard.
The beloved actress and singer shared that she is now living “check to check”, highlighting the financial pressure caused by labor disputes across the industry.
Weighing in on Disney chief executive Bob Iger saying the actor’s demands for a living wage are “unrealistic” even though he reportedly makes $78,000 a day, Porter noted that he’s kept his mouth shut all this time because he’s “pissed off.”
“I had to sell my house,” he said. “Yeah! Because we’re on strike. And I don’t know when we’ll be back [to work]. The life of an artist, until you make f**k-you money — which I haven’t made yet — is still paycheck to paycheck.”
She Wasn’t Paid For Repeating ‘Pose’
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Adding another layer to the financial challenges he’s going through, the “Anything’s Possible” actor revealed that he received no additional compensation for airing reruns of his hit show “Pose,” according to Evening Standard.
Despite the show’s popularity and wide viewership, Porter’s revelations highlight an often-overlooked aspect of the entertainment industry – the lack of residual income for reruns, which, he says, is one of the reasons they attract attention.
“I’m not trying to get any sympathy, this is the truth, the balance of my check is six cents,” he said. “I am still an artist, and artists are still freelancers. So Pose is over now since 2021, I’m not getting any more money from it.”
He continued, “I should, that’s why we attacked. I should have made money from it, but I didn’t.”
The actor also stated that he still has to worry about “paying” his bills while he’s on music tour.
“I was very successful, and I got paid check to pay check. However, I haven’t made any money yet, soon, but not yet,” shared Porter.
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