Cassi Davis' Husband Has No Ties to 'House of Payne' & Was Her High School Sweetheart

Cassi Davis and her husband, Kerry Patton, were high school sweethearts who turned into a married couple. Together, Kerry and his wife's bond is a testament to the unwavering love that has flourished for decades.

Cassi Davis has garnered acclaim through her exceptional acting prowess. However, beyond the glitz and glamor of the entertainment industry, she discovers true contentment—her marriage to her husband, Kerry Patton.

Fans have often been curious about Cassi's life, particularly her marital status. Some even ventured to speculate that she might be married to a co-star who shares a similar last name. Yet, the actress was swift to set the record straight.

Kerry Patton Is Cassi Davis' Childhood Sweetheart

Cassi Davis and Kerry Patton's connection dates back to their early school days. Davis revealed in 2021 that she's been in love with him since sixth grade. Cassi has spoken about how she fell in love with Kerry during those formative years.

His intelligence and kind nature captured her heart, and their bond only grew stronger with time. Describing Kerry, Cassi said he's "smart." After dating briefly during high school, Cassi and Kerry found themselves on separate paths as life led them in different directions.

However, even as their physical distance grew, Cassi's heart remained deeply connected to Kerry. She couldn't help but compare her subsequent relationships to the feelings she experienced when she was with him. Cassi reflected on their remarkable love story:

"I knew when we left each other our senior year that I just wanted him, you know? My heart was with him. We said some very sincere things to one another back then. We didn't know we were going to end up getting together 20 years later, but it happened that way."

Cassi Davis and Kerry Patton Reunite and Get Married

Years after going separate ways, fate intervened, and their story took a new turn when Cassi and Kerry crossed paths again in Atlanta. Cassi warmly reminisced about the occasion.

Despite the confusion that "House of Payne" fans have had due to Cassi sharing a surname with her co-star LaVan Davis, she clarified that they are not married.

At the time, Kerry happened to be working in Atlanta, and in their conversation that evening, he mentioned his planned trip to California the next day.

Cassie was residing in California at the time, although she was transitioning between places. He revealed his intention to reach out to her mother to obtain her contact information. He admitted he was planning to look her up when she visited California.

After years of nurturing their love, the pair tied the knot in Las Vegas on January 11, 2017, and pledged their eternal commitment. Cassie said Kerry was the only one she wanted to be married to.

Outrageous Rumors about Cassi Davis

In the world of entertainment, Cassi has been no stranger to speculation, ranging from inquiries about her marriage to concerns about her health.

Despite the confusion that "House of Payne" fans have had due to Cassi sharing a surname with her co-star LaVan Davis, she clarified that they are not married. She emphasized that she has a loving husband in real life, Kerry, who she refers to as her "wonderful sweetheart."

At the start of 2023, news of Cassi's supposed passing began circulating, causing widespread concern and sadness among her fans. An article had surfaced claiming that the actress had succumbed to lung cancer at the age of 58.

However, co-star Tyler Perry swiftly ended the rumors by addressing the situation on his Instagram account. He expressed his bewilderment at the false reports, revealing that he had received numerous condolences but was completely unaware of any such incident.

Tyler continued to clarify that he had been sent an article spreading false news, and he couldn't fathom how such rumors had gained traction without anyone informing him or Cassi herself.

To set the record straight, he reached out to Cassi and directly asked her if she had indeed passed away, to which she vehemently said no. He then addressed those responsible for spreading the rumors, urging them to stop and reminding them of the gravity of their actions.

He underlined Cassi's immense popularity and the profound hurt inflicted on countless people due to these false reports. Tyler reassured everyone that Cassi was not only alive but also thriving. He said she was even eagerly waiting to resume filming for the next season of "House of Payne."

Cassi is one of the stars like Adam Sandler and Simon Cowell, who fell victim to celebrity death hoaxes. Other falsely reported celebrity deaths included Justin Bieber, Jackie Chan, and Paul McCartney.