Despite still being legally married to his wife, J.R. Smith announces the birth of his baby boy with actress Candice Patton, years after their affair was exposed.
- September 30, 2024
AceShowbiz - Former NBA star J.R. Smith and "The Flash" actress Candice Patton have welcomed a baby boy together. Patton announced the news on Instagram on Friday, September 27 with a carousel of photos and a video of the newborn's tiny feet and a heavily tattooed person holding him.
"Son in Virgo.Born at home. Heart now beats outside of my chest. In love forevermore," Patton captioned the post. She also shared a picture of Smith holding the newborn.
Smith, 39, is still legally married to Shirley "Jewel" Smith, who publicly accused him of having an affair with Patton in October 2019. In a video posted on Instagram at the time, Shirley prayed for both Smith and Patton, expressing her belief that they were involved in a relationship.
"God, I would like to lift my husband up and ask you … to please just cover him with your blood," Shirley said. "My husband, he's hurting and Candice, Lord Father God, she's hurting," she added.
In response to the allegations, Smith claimed on his Instagram story that he and his wife had been "separated for months." He retorted, "IG ain't a place for relationships!! But God told me to tell y'all I've been separated for months. He doesn't understand why his child failed to mention that… #THATSALL."
Despite Smith's alleged separation, his marriage to Shirley remained intact. The couple tied the knot in 2016 and share two children together. Patton also has a son from a previous relationship.
The announcement of Smith and Patton's baby has shocked fans due to his ongoing marriage. Many have expressed disappointment and reminded others of the importance of respecting marital commitments.
Smith has played for five different NBA teams during his 16 seasons in the league, winning two championships with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.
