MANDIE Taketa is widely known for her former marriage to Wayne Brady.
Though the two have been long divorced, the couple have remained best friends and run a production company together.
Who is Mandie Taketa?
Mandie Taketa is a producer and actress born on March 3, 1976, in Hawaii.
Mandie is the daughter of Ronald Taketa, the former chair of the Honolulu Police Commission.
In 2007, Mandie made her acting debut as Vicky in the film, Manband! The Movie.
She was also a co-producer for the American Music Awards in 2022.
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According to IMDB, Mandie is listed as the executive producer for an upcoming Hulu show.
The show is set to follow Mandie and her ex-husband, Wayne Brady's blended family.
Additionally, Mandie and Wayne own their own production company called A Wayne & Mandie Creative.
When did Wayne Brady and Mandie Taketa separate?
Wayne Brady and Mandie Taketa married in April 1999 and separated in July 2007 due to Wayne's conflicting work schedule.
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However, the two have remained close friends.
Speaking with Yelp, Wayne said: "You have to establish a work-life balance. I'm a cautionary tale. If you don't pay attention to your home life, what are you working for?
"Luckily my ex-wife is my best friend in the world, and we have our production company together, but we couldn't remain married because I wasn't tending to the fires at home."
On August 7, 2023, Wayne came out as pansexual in an emotional announcement.
In an interview with People, Wayne said: "I am pansexual. Bisexual — with an open mind! I love all people equally, and now that includes myself."
Before announcing this news to the world, Wayne said Mandie was the first to know saying she was very supportive of the actor.
"I just said, ‘Great.’ As I knew coming out would help him be happier," Mandie told the outlet.
Who are Mandie Taketa's kids?
Mandie Taketa is the mother of two kids.
In 2003, Mandie and Wayne welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Maile Masako Brady.
Following their divorce, Mandie eventually fell into a relationship with her now partner, Jason Fordham.
Mandie and Jason adopted a baby boy in September 2021, named Sundance-Isamu, though many call him Sunny.
The following month, Wayne announced he was co-parenting Sunny alongside Mandie and Jason and even calls him family.
In an Instagram post of Wayne holding Sunny, he wrote: "Hey y'all, meet Sunny! I love this little man already.
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"They say it takes a village to raise a child and they're right! The village of @mandietaketa, myself, and @jasonmichaelfordham raised @theofficialmailebrady.
"All children will know is love if that's what you show them. I'm honored to be in his life as his 'Duncle' and I love Mandi and Jason for including me in their journey."
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