Diana Jenkins' Fiancé Asher Monroe Is 16 Years Younger and Is a Talented Musician
Singer, actor, and songwriter Asher Monroe has been dating "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Diana Jenkins for about a decade. In 2022, she revealed he was no longer her boyfriend but her fiancé as they got engaged.
Sanela Diana Jenkins is a Bosnian-born entrepreneur and philanthropist living in the United States. She began studying economics at the University of Sarajevo before emigrating to London.
While in London, she learned enough English to put herself through school and graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science and economics from the City University London.
Asher Monroe and Diana Jenkins at the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 30th Annual Academy Awards on March 27, 2022, in California | Source: Getty Images
In 2009, she acquired Melissa Odabash, a swimwear company, and founded Neuro Brands, a healthy lifestyle beverage. She is also the founder and chief executive officer of D Empire Entertainment.
In 2021, she became one of the cast mates alongside stars like Lisa Rinna on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" in its 12th season and used the platform to promote her philanthropy further.
Years before becoming famous, she married a banker Roger Jenkins in 1999. They welcomed two children before their divorce in 2009.
Diana started dating Asher shortly after her divorce, and they welcomed a daughter in 2020. Two years later, she revealed they were engaged.
Who Is Asher Monroe, Diana Jenkins' Fiancé?
Asher was born Asher Monroe Book in Virginia on September 18, 1988, and in addition to being an actor, singer, and songwriter, he is an aspiring director and producer.
He started acting at six and has been in several Broadway shows. The actor has starred in movies and series such as "Fame," "Parenthood," "Pop Rocks," "The Mentalist," "Medium," "Dora The Explorer," "Zoey 101," and more.
Asher's love for music made him sign a record artist deal, and he has performed in several sold-out venues. He is also an accomplished bass and electric guitarist and was the lead singer for the "V Factory" band.
He started his solo music career when the band broke up and signed another recording deal with D Empire Entertainment. After several EPs and singles, he released his solo album "Windows of Time" in July 2022.
When Did Asher Monroe and Diana Jenkins Get Together?
Asher and Diana first met in March 2010 at Victoria's Secret event shortly after her divorce. Despite their 16-year age difference, they had a fling that gradually turned into something more.
However, there is no information on when their relationship became official. In November 2020, they welcomed their first child, a daughter, Eliyanah Monroe.
For Valentine's day in 2022, Asher, who could not believe they had known each other for 12 years, took to Instagram to shower praises on his "Angel." He wrote:
"Happy Valentines my Angel @sdjneuro. [...] If it was only highs, it wouldn't be real, if it were only lows we'd never know .. it's experiencing true love In this life that has nourished my soul."
Around mid-2022, they became the latest couple to join the cast of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and Diana later revealed they were engaged.
Who Is Diana Jenkins' Ex-husband Roger Jenkins?
Diana was married to one of the United Kingdom's most skilled and highest-paid bankers, Roger, in 1999 after he divorced his first wife, Catherine McDowell.
They met at the gym, and after ten years of marriage with two children, the couple divorced in 2009. After their divorce, Diana Jenkins became an author and published the book titled "Room 23."
Unlike other marriages involving millions of pounds during the divorce, Roger and Diana did not have a messy divorce trial. It was an amicable split, and the couple stated they were having a happy divorce.
The banker who called her a brilliant woman gave her £150 million and revealed that he admired her as a mother and businesswoman. He further said she would always be a happy part of his life.