ATLANTA, December 31, 2025 — Former The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Brit Eady announced her separation from husband Mike Cunningham after five years of marriage, confirming the split on social media New Year’s Eve. The news arrives as many begin fresh starts, but for Eady, it marks the end of a relationship she admits she’d been trying to salvage.
Eady Cites a Need for Personal Happiness
The reality star shared a candid message on Instagram detailing her decision to prioritize her well-being and end the marriage.
- Eady publicly announced the split on Instagram on December 31, 2025.
- She expressed a desire to move forward and focus on her own happiness.
- Cunningham confirmed the separation in a statement, acknowledging the public nature of their struggles.
- Eady emphasized she doesn’t want false narratives surrounding the breakup.
“I’m posting this on the last day of 365 to remove this facade of faking like this marriage is going to work,” Eady wrote in a lengthy Instagram post. “Everybody can’t come into the next chapter. I’m done hurting, and I want to be happy in my next chapter,” she continued. “Cheers to 2026 of putting my happiness first 🥂 ✌🏽 .And for the record, as much as I can’t stand him, we are not going to create a false narrative that I’m walking away because of any fake made-up rumors.”
Eady also reflected on personal growth, stating she’s “learning not to let people pull me out of character.” She described a shift in her response to disrespect, explaining, “I can be chill, fun, easy to get along with, and I can vibe with anybody. But the second I feel disrespected, everything in me shifts. My peace goes out the window, my patience disappears,” she continued. “And that soft version of me turns sharp real quick. I’m self-aware enough to know I’m a good woman, and I’m kind, I’m genuine, I’m understanding, and I always try to lead with love. But that’s exactly why disrespect hits so deep. Because I know how much grace l give before I ever lose it. When I snap, it’s never random; it’s a reaction. What you put in is what you get out of me.”
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Cunningham also addressed the split, confirming the separation in a statement. “All marriages have ups and downs; we just happen to go through things publicly. I’ve always had the utmost respect for my wife and our union,” Cunningham said. “In spite of some of our issues being brought to the public, I will not feed into the drama and narratives being painted.”
