La La Anthony is getting candid about the emotional toll of her highly publicized divorce from NBA star Carmelo Anthony, calling the process one of the most difficult chapters of her life.
During a recent interview, the actress and TV personality revealed how challenging it was to navigate such a personal heartbreak under the constant scrutiny of the public eye. “You’re dying inside… It is incredibly hard, incredibly hard,” La La admitted. “They’re watching everything. So then you have the fake smile … and you’re f***ing dying inside.”
La La and Carmelo Anthony began dating in 2003 and tied the knot in 2010 in a star-studded ceremony that aired on VH1. The couple welcomed their son, Kiyan, in 2007.
Despite years of appearing to be one of the NBA’s most glamorous couples, their marriage faced challenges that often made headlines. In 2021, La La officially filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences after nearly 11 years of marriage.
This isn’t the first time La La has reflected on the struggles of her split. In 2021, shortly after filing, she told E! News that the divorce “hit me really hard,” noting how the public attention only amplified the pain.
In a 2022 interview with Essence, she described stepping away from the marriage as “incredibly hard” but also empowering, saying, “Walking away made me realize there’s nothing I can’t do.”
While La La has admitted she’s unsure about remarrying, she has embraced her new chapter as a single mother and working actress. Her openness about the realities of divorce and heartbreak has resonated with fans who have watched her grow in the spotlight.
Despite the heartbreak, La La’s reflections show a journey of resilience, healing, and rediscovery. “The hardest part of my life,” she said, “also made me realize how strong I really am.”