This past weekend Essence Atkins got married to Jamie Mendez, former NFL player turned financial executive. They met on Match.com because Essence was tired of dealing with industry cats. :) I don't blame you girl! They will give you nothing but heartache because the temptation is ridiculous! The average hooker with an ass is all it takes to blow their mind! Where am I going with this? I'm soo getting off topic today....please bare with me. Anywho, the two had a quiet ceremony at the Ambassador Mansion and Gardens in Pasadena, California.
The newlyweds gave an exclusive interview to Essence.com. Check it out below:
Digital Dating: Most of us wouldn't guess that beautiful Hollywood actresses turn to dating Web sites to find a man. But alas, Essence Atkins of "Half & Half" fame did just that. The Brooklyn-bred, Los Angeles-based starlet was over meeting men in the entertainment industry and began searching for a change of pace. She found just that in Jaime Mendez, a retired NFL player turned financial exec from the Midwest, through Match.com. On February 14, 2008, Essence and Jaime corresponded on the site for the first time. "I wrote him a quick little note that I had read his profile, and then I signed off, Happy SAD Day - that's Single Awareness Day," says Essence. A week later they had their first date and soon after the duo was an official couple.
Family First: In June of 2008, Essence and Jaime traveled to Las Vegas to celebrate Father's Day with Jaime's family. "We had a great weekend and it was the first time I had been around his family for an extended period," explains the actress. But on the drive home, Jaime received the unfortunate news that his grandfather fell ill. When Jaime decided to return to Vegas to be with his loved ones, Essence immediately dropped everything to be with her beau. When Jaime found out his grandfather didn't make it, Essence was right by his side. "We wrote his grandfather's obituary together. I saw his selflessness and strength during that time," recalls Essence. "I realized then he was all I wanted".
You know them babies are next right? ;) Don't say I didn't tell you!
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