logo
Instagram/patneelybbqking
Instagram/patneelybbqking

See Sweet Photo of 'Down Home with the Neelys' Star Pat Neely with His Kids from His 2nd Wife

Cathrine Mabvudza
Mar 05, 2021
10:30 A.M.

Pat Neely delighted his fans with his recent post featuring his youngest children, Eijah and Eriel. The "Down Home with the Neelys" star shares the adorable kids with his second wife.

Advertisement

Famous restaurateur Pat Neely is the doting father of three children, Spenser and Shelbi Neely from his first marriage to Gina Neely, and Eriel, with his second wife, Tamika Parks. He also considers Eijah, Parks' son, as his own.

Pat is extremely fond of Eijah and Eriel and enjoys spending time with them. Recently, he shared a sweet photo of them on his Instagram account.

Advertisement

In the photo, Pat was pictured interacting with Eijah and Eriel. The "Neely's Bar-B-Que" former owner was dressed casually in a white T-shirt and olive shorts while rocking his reading glasses.

Pat and Gina's 20-year marriage was troubled, and they attended therapy 12 times before Gina abruptly left.

Pat's youngest daughter, Eriel, looked adorable in a purple T-shirt, blue jeans, and colorful beads that adorned her hair. Eijah was pictured in a green sweatshirt and matching shorts.

Advertisement

The photo showed that Pat and his kids were enjoying a chill afternoon in the outdoors as they sat on rocks surrounded by lush green trees. He captioned:

"Hope y'all are having a great afternoon!"

Gina Neely and Pat Neely at the grand opening of Nelly's Barbecue Parlor on July 12, 2011 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Gina Neely and Pat Neely at the grand opening of Nelly's Barbecue Parlor on July 12, 2011 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Advertisement

PAT'S DEVASTATING HEARTBREAK

Pat may be a household name today, but many of his fans know him from his popular Food Network show, in which he starred alongside his first wife, Gina. The pair seemed to be in a happy marriage until their surprising divorce in 2012.

Despite portraying a loving and affectionate couple on television, Pat and Gina's 20-year marriage was troubled, and they attended therapy 12 times before Gina abruptly left.

Advertisement

A SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE

Gina, a bank manager before fame, crumbled under the pressure of being on television and felt like she was pretending every day. Pat, on the other hand, had a different experience. He told People:

"I never had to act...She made a decision that she wasn’t happy, and I respected that."

Although this was a tough time in Pat's life, he was given a second chance at love when he met Tamika while working as a celebrity chef on the Tom Joyner cruise in 2015.

Advertisement

PAT'S NEW LOVE

Pat and Tamika hit it off instantly, and in 2017, they secretly tied the knot in an intimate ceremony surrounded by close friends and family. Unlike his first marriage, Pat chose to keep his new relationship out of the public for as long as possible.

He told People that he didn't want Tamika to be overwhelmed by his celebrity life and decided to allow her the time to adjust to his career and obligations.

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
Related posts

Sidney Poitier Shared 6 Children with 2 Different Women - Meet His 'Quite Intelligent' Look-Alike Daughters

October 18, 2022

John Wayne’s Wife Still Wore His Engagement Ring After He Left Her Nothing in His Will Yet Provided for His Ex

March 14, 2022

Bruce Willis' 'Big Gang of Women' Stands by Him amid His Aphasia Diagnosis — His Blended Family

April 01, 2022

Inside Tom Hanks & Wife of 33 Years Rita Wilson's Relationship with Their Biracial Granddaughter

April 29, 2022

'Color Doesn't Matter': Boy Walks up to Strange Lady and She Rocks Him to Sleep Like Her Own Son

March 25, 2022

Katie Couric's Husband Had Her at Hello & after 'Much Badgering' Finally Called Her despite Having a Girlfriend

February 19, 2022

Woman Who Gave up Baby for Adoption Receives a Call 22 Years Later: 'He Works with You'

March 15, 2022

Billy Joel Is Happily Married to 4th Wife Who Is 33 Years His Junior & the Mom of His Youngest Kids

March 08, 2022

Homeless Old Lady Takes Down 3 Thieves at Once after They Threaten Little Boy's Life — Story of the Day

January 25, 2022

Sidney Poitier Took Years to Propose to Mom of His 2 Kids after 'Great Dissatisfaction' in His 1st Marriage

March 26, 2022

Richard Thomas Said Divorce from Mom of His 4 Kids 'Brought Him to His Knees' — Inside His Blended Family

March 18, 2022

Ms Pat Had Her 2 Oldest Kids by the Age of 15 — She Is Now a Doting Mom-Of-4

February 08, 2022

Little Boy and His Sister Were Their Grandpa’s Only Visitor on His Birthday in a Nursing Home – Story of the Day

April 13, 2022

Tom Welling Took 5 Years to Wed His 1st & 2nd Wives - The 2 Marriages Show Major Differences

February 04, 2022