LaKeith Stanfield announces marriage and new baby

In a surprising turn of events, actor Lakeith Stanfield, 31, unveiled to a leading news outlet that he secretly tied the knot with his fiancée, Kasmere Trice, 29. The couple has also embraced parenthood, welcoming their first child together. Stanfield, a father to two daughters from past relationships, emphasized the transformative effect of parenthood.

“Parenting ushers in a paradigm shift. There’s your life before becoming a parent and the new life that begins once you are one,” the actor reflected.

The couple, known for their discreet private life, has been hinting at their serious relationship through cryptic social media posts.

In September, online communities were abuzz when Stanfield shared a snapshot of the couple, with Trice sporting what seemed to be an engagement ring. However, a representative for Stanfield initially denied the engagement rumors. The actor eventually confirmed their engagement in a December post on Instagram.

The couple secretly exchanged vows earlier this year and have become proud parents to a newborn. Respecting their privacy, they chose not to disclose the name or gender of their baby.

“As new parents, we felt the urge to safeguard our child from public exposure as much as we can and for as long as possible,” Trice stated.

Echoing the sentiment, Stanfield pointed out the necessity of retaining some personal details out of the public purview. He noted the bittersweet experience of being in the limelight and stressed the importance of maintaining certain things as sacred, out of general consumption.

The couple, despite their reserved nature, expressed their desire to share their story in their own way, hoping to inspire others with their journey.

The pair first crossed paths in Canada, where Stanfield was engaged in professional commitments. Despite his initial hesitation to embark on a new romantic relationship following his breakup with ‘The Mindy Project’ actress Xosha Roquemore, he found himself succumbing to love once more.

Stanfield declared that he allowed himself to “succumb to love,” while continuously serving as a “support system” for his now-wife.

Trice expressed her admiration for Stanfield’s relationship with his daughters, which she said greatly influenced her approach towards first-time motherhood.

Earlier this year, Stanfield found himself in a contentious situation with artist Tylor Hurd, the mother of his daughter, Apollo Stanfield. Hurd shared multiple photos and videos on her Instagram account following Stanfield’s engagement announcement.

While social media users accused her of envy, Hurd refuted these claims. Instead, she voiced her disappointment in Stanfield’s apparent prioritization of his time with Trice over their daughter.

Hurd wrote in an Instagram story, “I am aggrieved by the fact that he dedicated more time to his partner than he has spent with Apollo her entire life and continues to dismiss me as we try to work out arrangements for our child.”