Donald Glover's Secret Marriage to Michelle White during the Filming of "Mr and Mrs Smith"

During the production of Mr and Mrs Smith, it has been disclosed by Donald Glover himself that he tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend. There has been ongoing speculation among fans about the actor's relationship status with Michelle White, his partner of eight years.

The couple, aged 40 and 34 respectively, were initially seen together in Hawaii in January 2016 during a vacation. They became parents to their first child, Legend, later that year and have subsequently welcomed two more sons named Drake and Donald.

Childish Gambino, the stage name of Donald McKinley Glover Jr., is a highly accomplished American artist. He has made a name for himself as an actor, comedian, singer, rapper, writer, director, and producer. While pursuing his studies at New York University, Glover actively participated in Derrick Comedy. His exceptional talent and skills led to him being recruited by Tina Fey at the age of 23 to work as a writer for the popular NBC sitcom 30 Rock.

Michelle White, an Asian-American woman of Caucasian descent, is said to have been born on May 18, 1989. The details of how Donald and Michelle crossed paths, the duration of their relationship, and her occupation remain somewhat ambiguous, as the couple is known for their preference for privacy. Nevertheless, Donald has openly discussed her in previous interviews. In 2018, he mentioned that she was taking on the challenges that come with raising their second child.

In an interview with The Independent, Glover shared that he and White got married while he was working on the recently released Mr and Mrs Smith series on Prime Video. The show, co-created by Glover and TV writer Francesca Sloane, is a comedic remake of the 2005 spy romcom, featuring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

In the show, Glover and PEN15 creator Maya Erskine play married spies whose fake relationship leads to real emotions amidst dangerous and hilarious situations. When asked if the show's realistic portrayal of marriage made them more hopeful about the institution, Glover replied affirmatively, saying, "Yeah, actually."

Erskine added, We both married our respective partners. Donald got married during the show, and I got married right after the show, so it definitely had an impact on us.

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Erskine recently tied the knot with her spouse, actor Michael Angarano, following their engagement announcement in 2020.

For a considerable period of time, Glover and White have maintained a stable relationship, and they are proud parents of three sons. This bond has been ongoing since at least 2016.

Glover, known for being highly protective of his personal life, expressed his perspective on marriage. He emphasized that he never had unrealistic expectations about it, as his father always emphasized the hard work that goes into a marriage.

He further complicated that marriage is not about constant happiness, but rather a commitment that requires effort and dedication.

Given Glover's previous statements about marriage, this news may come as a surprise to many of his fans. In the past, he had mentioned that he is not inclined towards marriage. However, he believes in love despite not seeing marriage as serving the purpose he desires, as he shared in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

In addition to discussing marriage, Glover also opened up about his deep affection for his children. He expressed how they bring him immense joy and a sense of purpose.

The show "Mr and Mrs Smith" has garnered positive reviews from critics, including a five-star review from The Independent's Nick Hilton. Hilton praised the show's "intimacy" and described it as one of the sexiest and most authentic shows on television, despite its relatively modest tone.

"Mr and Mrs Smith" can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.