Behind the Scenes: The Family Business Cast's Real-Life Relationships

The Family Business on BET+ is a gripping show about a family with a secret criminal empire. The Duncans seem to have it all, but their lives are full of drama and danger. The show's sixth season, which started in October 2023, has brought new challenges for the family, especially with the return of Roman, a long-lost son. But off-screen, the cast members have their own stories. Ernie Hudson, who plays L. C. Duncan, has been married to Linda Kingsberg since 1985. In a 2025 interview, Hudson joked about their long-lasting marriage, saying their biggest fights are over small things like toilet paper. He also shared that he has grown a lot in his 40 years with Kingsberg, learning that his actions affect her too. Hudson has two sons with Kingsberg and two more from a previous marriage. Valarie Pettiford, who plays Chippy Duncan, keeps her personal life private. She was once married to Tony Rader but has not shared much about her current relationship status. However, she has mentioned that family is very important to her. Darrin Dewitt Henson, who plays Orlando Duncan, is married to model Taurey Henson. The couple has been together for at least a few years, and in a 2023 interview, Henson shared that the key to their marriage is respect, love, and responsibility. He was previously married to Rachelle Henson but remains close friends with her and co-parents their daughter. Sean Ringgold, who portrays Junior Duncan, married news correspondent Nicole Johnson in 2022. The couple has two children together, Parker and Skylar. Tami Roman, who plays London Duncan, is married to Reginald Youngblood. They tied the knot in 2018 after dating for three years. Roman has shared that Youngblood is her best friend and protector. She was previously married to former NBA player Kenny Anderson and has two daughters from that marriage. Yadi Valerio Rivera and Emilio Rivera, who play Consuela and Alejandro Zúñiga, have been married since 2009. They even practice their lines together, which Emilio finds cool. The couple has a son, Rocko, and both have children from previous relationships. It's interesting to see how the cast members balance their on-screen drama with their real-life relationships. While their characters deal with crime and family secrets, the actors focus on love, respect, and responsibility in their personal lives.