Victoria Monet and John Gaines Announce Amicable Split After Years Together
American singer Victoria Monet and her longtime partner, John Gaines, have officially confirmed their separation after nearly a decade together. In a joint statement released on Monday, the couple shared that they have been apart for ten months, having made the decision to part ways in a respectful and private manner.
Monet and Gaines emphasized that their separation was not due to infidelity, toxic behaviour, or any dramatic incidents. Instead, they cited personal growth as the reason for their decision, stating that taking time apart would allow them to become the best versions of themselves for their daughter.
“We spent the last 10 months trying to respectfully and privately navigate the fact that we are no longer in a relationship. Though we still completely adore and respect each other, we are not a couple anymore,” the statement read. “There was no infidelity, toxic behaviour nor drama. We both just have some fundamental growing to do that would be best done apart so we can remain the best versions of ourselves for our daughter.”
Despite the breakup, Monet and Gaines expressed their continued respect for one another and their commitment to co-parenting.