Actor, former football player, husband and father Devale Ellis has built a brand alongside his wife, Khadeen, that centers their family of six and the health of their marriage. Together, the couple share in hosting Deadass with K & D, a podcast where they explore everything from parenting to romance. Ellis balances his commitment to family with his own work schedule of acting and planning to win an Oscar. Despite the stigma that he said came with pursuing the arts as a young Black man in the ‘90s, Ellis has built a career for himself within the media industry. His most recent project is Netflix’s Meet Me Next Christmas, in which he stars alongside Christina Milian. Viewers may be rooting for that on-screen duo, but off-screen, Devale is totally in love with his other half. Here’s everything we know about Khadeen Ellis’ life with Devale!

Devale Ellis Met His Future Wife at Hofstra University

Actors and parents Devale and Khadeen Ellis hugging and posing at a show premiere, wearing grey and black — Marcus Ingram / Getty Images

As he was playing football while studying communications and performance, Ellis met his soon-to-be wife. He refers to Khadeen as “my person” and has been deliberate about building a life with her since their college days. At the age of 18, they discussed their personal and professional goals, holding space for one another to dream and commit. They also were serious about having a community as they started a family and tackled the goals they set in their young adult years. A YouTube channel later, with content that captures their family life behind the scenes, and each of their careers have soared. Simultaneously, they continue to pour into their family which consists of their four sons: Jackson, Kairo, Kaz and Dakota.

Who Is Devale Ellis’ Wife? Khadeen Is An Actress and Family Woman

In a recent appearance on Newton’s Funky Friday podcast, Khadeen spoke to how her husband’s prioritization of her needs reinforces her desire to do the same for him. The actress, wife and mother continues to speak to her husband’s support throughout their marriage and as a co-host. However, before the couple became known as “The Ellis’” and were described as “couple goals”, Khadeen was also a student at Hofstra pursuing education in broadcasting and speech communications. She’s always wanted to host her own talk show, and is pursuing this dream by booking hosting gigs consistently. Now, through the podcast and her many other endeavors including acting and content creating, she juggles each of her titles.

Mrs. Ellis Is Also an Author and Event Host Who Believes in Building Connections

Devale Ellis Wife pictured: Devale Ellis and Khadeen Ellis — (Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)

Together, in 2023, The Ellis’ released their book, “We Over Me” while on their Love Against the World Tour. The book discusses how to get everything you want from a relationship while also speaking to how to stay married. The couples’ tour encompasses live recordings of their podcasts, providing fans with a live experience of the power couple and their stories. For Khadeen, empowerment goes beyond her marriage into motherhood, which she highlights through hosting “Mommi Brunches”. Mrs. Ellis manages the connections of her community through open communication both personally and professionally. She credits her community with being the foundation of her success as both a career and family woman.

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