Meet Brenda Smiley, mother of comedian Brandon Smiley. As she scrolls down, she’ll find out her age, her job, current relationship status and more. Following the comedian’s sudden death, fans pay tribute to him and the strength of his grieving family.
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Meet Brenda Smiley, the mother of Brandon Smiley and the ex-wife of Rickey Smiley
Brenda Smiley is reportedly the mother of Brandon Smiley and the ex-wife of Rickey Smiley. The first welcomed her son on February 9, 1990, when Brenda was only 16 years old.
Sadly, Brandon passed away at the age of 32 on January 29, 2023. The Rickey Smiley Show star posted on Instagram that he had “terrible news” to share with his followers.
“Hate to break this but I just want to give it to you before you hear it on the streets,” said Rickey Smiley. “My son Brandon Smiley passed away this morning.” Smiley did not reveal the cause of death or the child’s age. Smiley asked for prayers for him and his family as he prepared to head to the airport.
“I just want all my cousins and different family members to pray and stay strong and me to be okay,” Rickey said. “Pray for my son’s mother and my son’s brothers, everyone who grew up with Brandon.”
Brandon was the father of a daughter, Storm.
How long were Brenda and Rickey Smiley married?
During an interview with Pierre Edwards on an episode of the Panic Room podcast, Rickey Smiley said that he and Brenda had been married for 12 years. “I was married for 12 years,” he said during the interview. Pierre replied that he “did nine.” Rickey goes on to say, “I’ve never cheated, nothing,” to which Pierre replies, “he’s a different kind of man.”
Brandon also has other siblings: D’Essence (25 years old), Aaryn (21 years old) and Malik Smiley (21 years old). Also, he has another sister named Taylor (22 years old).
In 2022, Brenda marries her second husband, Tarius. The couple celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary in April 2022. Her daughter, Taylor Green, worked as a production assistant on Radio One’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2022.
Brenda Smiley Age
Since Brenda Smiley was only 16 when she gave birth to Brandon, she must be 48 as of January 2023. However, public records show that she is currently in her 50s.
What is Brenda Smiley’s real name?
Brenda Smiley’s real name is probably Brenda L Green. Her maiden name is Brenda Morris.
Around the same time, in May 2022, Rickey Smiley posted a video titled “Reasons My Ex-Wife Didn’t Take My Last Name” to his YouTube account. It is an audio clip from Rickey Smiley’s nationally syndicated radio show, the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, produced by WHTA “Hot 107.9” of Atlanta. In the video, Smiley’s co-star Gary With Da Tea talks about how Tisha Campbell reverted to her maiden name after her 2020 divorce from Duane Martin.
When the subject of Rickey comes up, he admits that Brenda, Brandon’s mother, never took the surname Smiley. She admits that she “never took it”, though she adds that it wasn’t on purpose. She just never had the time. He and the others then briefly discuss how much documentation is actually required for a name change.
“It’s a lot of work to change,” says Shawntae Harris-Dupart, also known as Da Brat. “Social security, driver’s license, all our credit cards. That’s a lot.”
Work of Brenda Smiley
Brenda Smiley reportedly works as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines. “She still flies for Delta,” Rickey Smiley told Pierre in the aforementioned Panic Room interview. “Every once in a while I get on a plane and she works. We’re great.” And then after a pause, she said, “They’re becoming a family.” It seems her work for Delta was also part of the reason she didn’t take her last name.
“When we got married, she [joined] manpower, working for Delta,” Rickey said. “And she’d just walk away. We just never got around to it.”
Related FAQ
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When is Brenda Smiley’s birthday?
Brenda Smiley’s birthday is in July.
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Is Brenda Smiley on Instagram?
No, Brenda Green is not on Instagram or Facebook.
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Where is Brenda Smiley from?
Brenda Green currently lives in Smyrna, Georgia.
Categories: Biography
Source: newstars.edu.vn