The Love Story Of Taye Diggs Wth Idina Menzel. Look At Their Son 15 Years Later!

This love story began 21 years ago. Taye  Diggs, an American actor, and Idina Menzel,   an American actress and singer,  were married for 10 years. They   were such a beautiful couple and even had  a son. But why did they have to break up?   How did their lives turn out after that,  and what does their son look like today? Watch the full video to find out. Don’t forget  to like the video, subscribe to the channel,   and hit the bell icon to get notified when  I upload a new video. Let's get started! Born as Scott Leo Berry on January  2nd, 1971, in Newark, New Jersey,   Taye grew up in Rochester, New York, with five  siblings. When his mom married Jeff Diggs,   Taye took his stepfather's last name. Taye  is the oldest among his five siblings. Taye's mom was both a teacher and an actress,   so he grew up in a creative home. Although he  started at a regular high school in Rochester,   Taye wanted more artistic challenges. He switched  to the School of the Arts, where he could   focus on performing. This decision sparked his  love for acting and set him on an exciting path. After high school, Taye went  to Syracuse University. There,   he studied musical theater and earned a  Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. During this   time, Taye performed on stage in New Hampshire,  refining his skills and entertaining audiences. Taye Diggs made his big debut on Broadway in  1994, starring in the revival of the popular   musical "Carousel." This role brought him  praise and earned the production five Tony   Awards. It was a turning point that put  Taye in the spotlight of the theater world. But it was his role as Benny in the musical "Rent"  that really made him a star. During this time,   he met Idina Menzel, who would become his wife and  co-star in the off-Broadway hit "The Wild Party. Throughout his career, Taye Diggs has not only  shone brightly on stage but has also graced   the screens of film and television,  showcasing his versatility and depth   as an actor. With a net worth  of $16 million, numerous awards,   including a coveted Screen Actors Guild Award,  and a reputation as a multifaceted artist.   These awards solidified his reputation as one of  Hollywood's most talented and sought-after actors. Fortunately, as his career flourished so did  his personal life at the age of 25 Harold found   love when he started dating Idina Menzel  in 1996. But who was this beloved woman? Idina Kim Menzel Born on May 30,  1971, in Long Island, New York,   Idina grew up in a Jewish family. Her  mom, Helene, helped people as a therapist,   while her dad, Stuart Mentzel, sold pajamas for  a living. She spent her childhood in Syosset,   New York, alongside her younger sister Cara. Life wasn't always easy for Idina.  Her parents separated when she was   just 15 years old. To help make ends meet, she  started singing at weddings and bar mitzvahs.   This wasn't just a passing gig—it became a regular  job even while she attended New York University’s   Tisch School of the Arts. There, she studied  Drama and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. So, how did they end up together? Well, it all  goes back to the couple's careers in acting. Diggs and Menzel first crossed paths in  1996 when they were both cast members in   the original production of the musical "Rent."  Idina Menzel played the role of Maureen Johnson,   a performance artist, while Taye Diggs  portrayed Benjamin "Benny" Coffin III,   a former roommate who has become  the landlord of their building. Their characters shared a complicated history  within the story, but offstage, Taye and Idina's   chemistry bloomed. They began dating during their  time working on "Rent," and their relationship   grew stronger over the years. Menzel was attracted  to Diggs's personality and sense of humor,   and Diggs admired Menzel for her supportive  nature, intelligence, and trustworthiness.   This was the start of a serious relationship.  According to reports, they immediately clicked.   They both shared a passion for acting, which  gave them common ground right from the beginning. Menzel and Diggs were together almost  everywhere; they were inseparable. You   could see how much they loved each other just  by looking at them filled with adoration and   respect. Whether they were walking hand in hand,  stealing kisses on set, or simply enjoying long   walks along the beach, they always found  solace and happiness in each other's arms. Eight years after first meeting on Rent,   Menzel and Diggs got married in a small  nighttime ceremony on January 11, 2003,   overlooking the ocean at the Round  Hill resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica.  Six years after marriage, the couple  welcomed a son named Walker Nathaniel Diggs. Fans had believed Menzel and Diggs might  have another baby because they seemed so   happy together. However, on December 12,  2013, everyone was surprised to hear that   the couple was going their separate ways  after 10 years of marriage. Their son was   only 4 years old at the time. It was a  love story that sadly came to an end. Despite the breakup, they handled it all  quite amicably. Neither of them sought   financial support from the other. Instead, they  agreed to co-parent their son, Walker Diggs,   and share all the responsibilities  that come with it. Idina Menzel,   speaking to The Telegraph, expressed  guilt over breaking up their family,   saying, "I come from divorced parents  and I said I wouldn't ever do it." But despite their separation, Taye  Diggs shared with Us Weekly in 2017   that they've managed to maintain a  strong co-parenting relationship.   They're completely on the same page  when it comes to raising Walker,   grounded in a deep mutual trust and love for  their son. As Taye put it simply, "We both   love our son so much that we believe the best way  to raise him is to give him everything we can." Considering the two are on good terms now,   you might be wondering what led Menzel  and Diggs to divorce in the first place. Rumors were circulating that Diggs may have  been considering other options before their 2013   separation. Reports from RadarOnline suggested  Diggs was seen behaving like a single man,   spotted partying and displaying signs of being  unattached. The tabloid alleged instances in   September and October where Diggs may not have  been faithful, which reportedly contributed to   their split in December. Two days  after announcing their separation,   sources told VH1's The Gossip Table that one issue  in their marriage was Diggs' wandering eye. Since   neither Diggs nor Menzel have commented on these  claims, they are likely still unconfirmed rumors. Of course, another reason that Menzel  and Diggs divorced could be a popular   reason in Hollywood — busy schedules.  Menzel's career on Broadway often took   her back and forth between the East and  West coasts, while Diggs had commitments   for his television work that mostly  kept him in Los Angeles. Managing a   marriage with such distance is challenging  enough, especially after they had their son. In 2017, Idina got married again to Aaron  Lohr, whom she had met while working on   "Rent" on Broadway. At the same time, her  former husband Taye Diggs has been dating   Apryl Jones publicly. Rumors of their  relationship began in December 2021,   and they appeared together on the red  carpet for the first time in February 2022. Today, Walker Nathaniel Diggs is 15 years old.  He's a private person and doesn't use Instagram,   unlike his parents who are active on  social media. Despite preferring privacy,   his life occasionally comes to light through  his parents' posts. Walker shares a special   bond with his dad and they enjoy  spending quality time together. Walker has a strong passion for basketball  and has shown impressive skills from a   young age. Maybe he'll pursue a career  in basketball and become a superstar   someday! Do you think Walker can  be as successful as his parents? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down  below. If you enjoyed this video, make sure   to subscribe to Ooh Channel for more. As always,  thank you for watching, see you in the next video.