The Upshaws star Jermelle Simon has officially tied the knot, and he did it in the most intimate way possible.
The actor revealed on Instagram that he and his fiancé, writer and creator Obio Jones, are now married, sharing a simple but powerful post.
“No aisle. No audience. Just us, husbands. 10.1.25 🔒” Simon wrote, marking the date they made their union official.
The announcement comes just months after the couple confirmed their engagement, an exclusive first shared by People. At the time, Simon described their love as something grounding and deeply affirming, calling Jones his “safe space” and “the person who always supports me, even in the busiest seasons.”
Jones, a multimedia creator and LGBTQ+ advocate, has been open about the impact their partnership has had on both their lives. Together, the two have cultivated a relationship rooted in creativity, joy, and emotional honesty, the same qualities fans often admire in Simon’s portrayal of Bernard on The Upshaws.
Their decision to exchange vows privately speaks to that same intimacy. No lavish venue. No crowd. No spectacle. Just a moment between two people choosing each other, fully and intentionally.
Since Simon’s rise on Netflix’s The Upshaws, he has become a standout for his portrayal of a Black, openly gay adult navigating fatherhood, family dynamics, and identity, a representation rarely given room to flourish on sitcom television.
Their wedding announcement sparked immediate celebration across social media, with fans, friends, and fellow actors sharing heartfelt congratulations.
While the couple has not yet shared additional details about their ceremony, one thing is certain: their love story continues to unfold with intention, pride, and joy.
Congratulations to Jermelle Simon and Obio Jones, husbands, partners, creators, and now, officially, family.
Photo Credit: Instagram – JermelleSimon
