Brit Eady and Mike Cunningham End Five-Year Marriage
Reality star Brit Eady has confirmed her separation from husband Mike Cunningham, bringing an end to their five-year marriage.
Brit Eady, known for her appearances on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, publicly announced the end of her marriage on December 31st, seeking to dispel any pretense of a continuing relationship. In a candid Instagram post, Eady stated, “I’m posting this on the last day of 365 to remove this facade of faking like this marriage is going to work.” She emphasized a desire for a fresh start, declaring, “Everybody can’t come into the next chapter. I’m done hurting and I want to be happy in my next chapter. Cheers to 2026 of putting my happiness first.”
Eady also preemptively addressed speculation surrounding the split, asserting, “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.” The announcement was accompanied by a striking image of the former couple, followed by a slide featuring the quote, “… & ima come out of every storm like it was never raining,” set to Usher’s song “Papers.”
Beyond the immediate news of the separation, Eady delved into the emotional factors contributing to the breakdown of the marriage. She revealed that a lack of respect played a significant role in her decision. “I can be chill, fun, easy to get along with … I can vibe with anybody,” she wrote. “But the second I feel disrespected, everything in me shifts. My peace goes out the window, my patience disappears, and that soft version of me turns sharp real quick.”
Eady further elaborated on her emotional boundaries, stating, “I’m self-aware enough to know I’m a good woman. 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 I give before I ever lose it.” She clarified that her reactions were not impulsive, but rather a direct response to perceived mistreatment: “When I snap, it’s never random, it’s a reaction. What you put in is what you get out of me.” Eady underscored her commitment to prioritizing peace and personal growth, stating, “Learning that not everyone deserves a response. Learning that peace is better than proving a point,” and adding, “Growth isn’t about never being triggered… it’s about recognizing what triggers you and protecting yourself before you get there.”
Mike Cunningham offered a more reserved response to the public announcement. In a statement provided to PEOPLE, he acknowledged the challenges inherent in any marriage, stating, “All marriages have ups and downs, we just happen to go through things publicly. I’ve always had the upmost respect for my wife and our union. In spite of some of our issues being brought to the public, I will not feed into the drama and narratives being painted.”
The couple initially married in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for a private courthouse ceremony and virtual vows via Zoom. Eady previously shared on RHOA that while she had hoped for a more traditional celebration, “being a wife was way more important.”
Their relationship began unconventionally, with Cunningham initially serving as Eady’s insurance client. Eady recounted, “I met Mike when I launched my insurance agency. And Mike was my client so I didn’t want to date my client so we became friends.” She described a shift in their dynamic after frequent video calls, noting, “And probably about two or three months of him FaceTiming all the time, I was like, ‘Wait a minute, I’m going to watch out for you.’” A trip to Las Vegas ultimately solidified their connection, with Eady playfully recalling, “We dated and we went on our first trip to Vegas and I said, ‘Mike, I’ll come to Vegas with you but you not getting none.’ When I tell you we had the best time. I was like, ‘Okay, he might be the one.’”
