by Krystal Franklin
November 21, 2017
Photo by Paul Zimmerman/WireImage
Fans of True Blood and Queen Sugar star Rutina Wesley got a two for one surprise when the 38-year-old came out and announced her engagement on Instagram (click the right arrows on the post below).
https://www.instagram.com/p/BboXcyXgMum/?hl=en&taken-by=rutina_wesley
Little is known about Wesley’s fiance, but from what we’ve gathered on social media, Chef Shonda is a culinary artist living in New Orleans.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbZwDvtAPvN/?hl=en&taken-by=rutina_wesley
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZMgzu3gQho/?hl=en&taken-by=rutina_wesley
Over the last month we’ve seen more photos surface of the pair on Wesley’s social media, sparking questions of her sexuality. And rightfully so, as she was previously married to actor Jacob Fishel from 2005 to 2013.
Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards
Kudos to Rutina living in her truth! Congratulations to the happy couple!
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