What is the marriage status of Angela and Charles Oakley after The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 16? Details explored

Charles Oakley and Angela Oakley from The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16 (image via Bravo)
Charles Oakley and Angela Oakley from The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16 (image via Bravo)

Angela Oakley and Charles Oakley are still together and recently celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary following the airing of The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 16. During her debut season, Angela openly addressed the highs and lows of their relationship, including financial strain, infidelity rumors, and communication problems.

Despite these issues, the couple has remained committed and continues to work on their marriage. On July 31, 2025, Angela took to Instagram to share a Reel celebrating their ninth anniversary, posting,

“Happy 9 year anniversary baby! I wouldn’t want to do life with anyone but you! I Love you!”

The post included photos from 2014 to 2024, illustrating their journey. Charles responded with a simple “thank you” in the video, and the couple shared a lighthearted moment when they laughed before kissing.


Are Angela and Charles Oakley still together after The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 16?

Angela Oakley confirmed on Thursday, July 31, 2025, via Instagram that she and Charles Oakley remain married and celebrated their ninth anniversary together. During The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 16, Angela opened up about multiple issues they faced, including financial difficulties and Charles’ past controversies. In Episode 3, Angela stated,

“The secret for loving a man like Charles is just letting him be who he is,” and further explained, “Charles and I sometimes [can] get in our own heads and he won’t hear me, I won’t hear him. And through therapy, I realized I wanted him to change. Then I realized that I have flaws, too.”

She also addressed rumors about Charles’ infidelity. In an incident shared during The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Angela recalled a conversation with Wendy Williams where she said, “It’s only a baby!” after Wendy’s husband was in the news for fathering a child.

Angela said Wendy misunderstood and assumed she was referencing Charles. Angela clarified: “That’s not the truth, but the lie lived on.” She confirmed that she was actually talking about the father of her 24-year-old daughter, Ahmauri.

Angela reflected on the emotional aftermath of the 2017 Madison Square Garden incident, where Charles was removed from a game following an altercation with security. She explained,

“He was just like, ‘Where am I safe? You know, this is where I played 10 years, and they did this to me on national television.’”

Angela said she now understands his feelings and, while not making excuses, empathizes with the humiliation he experienced. Angela further explained the couple’s financial stress during The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 16. She said,

“These houses have put a strain on our marriage because I'm constantly asking Charles to pump more money into these properties. And now he's at a point where he doesn't want to.”

Angela revealed she was $2 million in debt until the homes could be sold and said,

“Sometimes you have to cut off your finger to save your hand, and that’s what I’m doing.”

Inside their anniversary post, therapy journey, and marriage struggles

Angela revealed on The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 16, episode 2, that she met Charles Oakley at a party in Chicago. They exchanged numbers but didn’t reconnect until ten years later when they became neighbors in the same condominium. Angela said,

“I feel like our relationship was destined to happen.”

Throughout The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 16, Angela openly shared how her marriage to the former NBA player evolved over the years. In her own words,

“I married someone who kind of checks a lot of boxes: famous, attractive, money, all of the things. With that, came a lot of women, a lot of women.”

She added that when they got married, she didn’t expect Charles to take so long to let go of his single lifestyle. She assumed that, given his age, he would already understand what marriage requires and that certain behaviors would no longer be acceptable.


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Edited by Debanjana