Community Star Reflects on Joys of Newlywed Life with Husband Davis

NEW YORK CITY, NY — Actress Yvette Nicole Brown, best known for her role in the television series “Community,” shared insights about her newlywed life during the premiere of a play at the Imperial Theatre on April 10. Brown, 53, and her husband, who she did not name in the interview, tied the knot on December 14, 2024, in Los Angeles.

In a conversation with PEOPLE, Brown expressed her appreciation for the small but meaningful daily gestures her husband offers. “Just having somebody to make you tea and then ask if you’re okay every morning, he’s my greatest caretaker,” she said.

Her husband returned the sentiment, commenting, “Being married next to someone so beautiful,” to which Brown lovingly responded, “Oh, baby.”

The couple reconnected after knowing each other from an acting class even before their marriage. “We’ve known each other since we were in our 20s. We were in an acting class together at church years ago,” Brown recalled. “And then we lost touch for a few years.” Brown mentioned that it was her husband who reached out to her in 2021, following a significant period in her life.

After the announcement of their engagement in December 2023, Brown voiced her feelings on falling in love later in life during an interview in April 2024. “To be my age, to be single as long as I was, and to have waited — you know, I didn’t just grab a guy. I waited until I found the guy my heart loves,” she shared. Brown aims to inspire women in similar situations, encouraging them to hold out for the right partner, stating, “It is still possible.”

Reflecting on her wedding day, Brown expressed her confidence in her choice. “I had no nerves when it came to marrying this man. He is the one for me. Absolutely,” she said.

Davis, speaking about their bond, likened their partnership to having wings, saying, “If you can imagine having one wing in your life and trying to fly with one wing, you kind of go in circles. Now that I’ve found my other wing, I can fly straight and land where I need to land.”

Brown and Davis are embracing their early days of marriage wholeheartedly, celebrating not only the joys but also the learning that comes with it. As they continue to navigate their life together, their mutual support stands out as a central theme in their relationship.