There have been rumors and speculation about a relationship between Candice Patton and J.R. Smith in the past. Around 2019, it was rumored that the two might have been involved romantically, particularly when J.R. Smith’s personal life, including his marriage to Jewel Harris, became public. Smith was caught walking Patton’s dog.
At the time, J.R. Smith addressed the rumors, suggesting that his relationship with his wife was going through issues, but he denied certain rumors and asked for privacy. While the speculation about a relationship between Patton and Smith circulated in gossip media, there was no substantial confirmation from either party. His wife though did confirm they were having an affair.
Candice Patton is best known for her role as Iris West-Allen on The Flash, a popular CW superhero series based on the DC Comics character.
She became one of the first women of color to play a traditionally white comic book character on television. Her portrayal of Iris West received both praise and criticism, but Patton has been an advocate for greater diversity and inclusion in superhero genres.
J.R. Smith, the former NBA player, has had a well-publicized marriage to Jewel Harris, but their relationship has faced various ups and downs over the years.
As of now, it’s unclear where their relationship stands publicly. J.R. Smith has largely kept a lower profile regarding his personal life after retiring from professional basketball and later pursuing an education at North Carolina A&T State University, where he joined the golf team. Jewel Harris also has not made any significant public statements since 2019 regarding their marriage.
Today on Instagram Patton announced she has given birth to a baby boy. It came as surprise to many because no one publicly knew that Patton was pregnant.
It was confirmed the man in the Instagram post is ex-NBA player JR. Smith.
There is no word on if Patton and Smith are now in a relationship or if Smith is divorced from his wife.
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