Desiree Williams, affectionately known as “Dez,” was thrust into the spotlight following her marriage to popular American vlogger Boogie2988. With millions of subscribers on his YouTube channel, her ex-husband is considered an internet star. Although there is information related to Boogie, not much is known about the woman responsible for her success and recovery from various health conditions.
Dez’s unusual and loyal spouse has raised eyebrows in some quarters, including allegations that she’s a gold digger and questions as to why a hot guy like her was settling with a man who, at the time they were dating, was over weighed 500 pounds. Read on to learn detailed facts about the former celebrity spouse.
Everything you should know about Desiree Williams, Boogie2988’s ex-wife
- Early life
There is a lack of information about DesireeWilliams date of birth, parents, family and education. She only became of interest to many after her marriage to American video blogger Boogie2988, whose real name is Steven Jason Williams.
- Before marriage
Desiree and Steven Williams enjoyed a wild and fun filled romance while it lasted. After meeting online and going on later dates, the ex-lovers quickly formed a romantic connection. During their long years of courtship, Dez eventually moved in and began living with Steven at his home in Arkansas.
- Marital journey
It’s uncertain exactly when the former couple first met, but it’s believed they first crossed paths online and courted for around five years before taking things up a notch. Convinced that Dez was the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with, Steven posed the big question via a YouTube video sometime in July 2012 and Desiree said YES! About a year later, they tied the knot and made their romance official. Today the rest is literally history.
- Your teamwork with Boogie2988
When things were going well, Desiree Williams and Boogie2988 were more than lovers. Together they worked as a team behind the scenes on most of her ex-husband’s vlogs. Dez primarily writes screenplays and produces his videos.
- Support system and nurse
It’s no secret that Desiree Williams’ ex-husband suffered from a number of health problems before and during the marriage. Dez, a loving and in love woman, quit her job to take care of her ex-husband. From psychological and physical abuse at the hands of his mother during childhood, to anxiety, PTSD, suicide attempts as a teen and adult, obesity and then type 2 diabetes, Boogie2988’s list of health issues seemed endless.
After their marriage in 2013, Boogie admitted that he noticed some positive changes in his life. In fact, he credits his wife for improvements in his physical and mental health. According to the vlogger, having Dec was his biggest inspiration on the road to recovery.
- She was the landlady of Boogie2988
While they were still together, Boogie once revealed via Reddit that he was living “rent-free” at his ex-wife’s house. This was because he was struggling financially and was unable to mortgage himself at the time. Faced with poor credit, he reached out to his ex-wife and obtained the mortgage in Desiree Williams’ name under a special arrangement.
- Desiree Williams and Boogie’s divorce
It was believed that Desiree and Steven Williams were perfect for each other until news broke in 2017 that their relationship had gone awry. This was a few months after Boogie’s successful gastric bypass surgery in 2017, a step that is believed to have been a major milestone in Boogie’s road to recovery.
After initially posting a tweet, Boogies later explained the reason for their decision in a YouTube video. According to the vlogger, although they were once a good team with good intentions and had worked hard to make their marriage a success, they decided to part amicably as friends. Despite his belief that Dez was the love of his life, the ex-couple decided to go their separate ways, mainly because they were no longer in love.
The divorce proceedings were not bitter or complex, but were completed within two months. Since their union had not produced any children, they quickly agreed on financial terms with the help of a mediator and in February 2018 the divorce was officially finalized. Since then, Dez hasn’t commented on their divorce, but her ex-husband Boogie, already accustomed to being in the spotlight, has sorted out issues at various times.
- post divorce
Although separated, Desiree and Steven remained good friends. Now that they are legally free, the ex-lovers are suspected to have moved on with their individual lives. Additionally, Desiree Williams’ sacrifices and efforts finally seem to be paying off as Boogie is now living a healthier life. After successful bariatric surgery the previous year, Dez’s ex-husband was at his lowest weight since high school in mid-2018. Again, the YouTuber’s diabetic issues are a thing of the past.