YOUNG AND RESTLESS

‘Family Matters’ Star Files for Divorce After Less Than a Year of Marriage

Bryton James separated from his wife just three months after tying the knot.

Bryton James, the Emmy-winning star of Family Matters and The Young and the Restless, has filed for divorce from his wife, professional dancer Jahaira Myers, after less than a year of marriage, TMZ reported. The petition, filed in Los Angeles, cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, according to court documents seen by TMZ. James and Myers were married in March 2025 but separated by June. Sources close to the couple indicate the separation was amicable, with both parties requesting privacy. In the filing, James, 38, best known for his role as Ritchie Crawford on the long-running sitcom, asked the court to terminate its ability to award spousal support for either individual. James also requested that Myers be permitted to restore her maiden name once the divorce is finalized. Myers, a North Carolina–born dancer and choreographer, gained recognition this year for her role as a backup dancer on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour.