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<p>Blair Underwood is embarking on a new chapter with Josie Hart, his day one friend and new fiancée.</p>
<p>The<em> Malibu&#8217;s Most Wanted </em>actor announced the exciting milestone on Tuesday evening. Beneath a picture of the pair attending the International Emmy Awards in New York City together, he unveiled their engagement.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;My personal highlight was walking the red carpet with my new fiancée Josie Hart. The most amazing, brilliant, beautiful, hilarious, thought provoking &; insightful person I know who continuously lives life out-loud. The future is crazy-bright Girl! None of us ever know where God will guide our paths.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Blair &; Josie Hart Go Back To The Actor&#8217;s Pre-Fame Days</h3>
<p>He proceeded to speak more on his long-running friendship with Josie. Notably, Blair said that they go back four whole decades, and she has been by his side throughout his acting career.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;She&#8217;s had my back since before I even became an actor. When a 41 year friendship slaps you in the back of the head &; blossoms into romance, you stand up, pay attention &; step forward in gratitude. Gently forward. It begins.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Blair&#8217;s Wife Of Nearly Three Decades Filed For Divorce Last Year</h3>
<p>Back in the middle of 2021, news broke that Underwood and Désirée DaCosta were ending their marriage after 27 years together.</p>
<p>Blair addressed their separation through an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CPg145VN-7X/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link">Instagram statement</a>. They were sure to shoutout their three adult children and positively reflect on their union.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;After a tremendous amount of thought, prayer &; work on ourselves individually &; collectively, we have come to the conclusion to end our marriage that began 27 years ago. It has truly been a beautiful journey. Our proudest achievements are our three incredible children. Three souls to which God entrusted us.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>The announcement continued with a proclamation that Blair and Désirée would &#8220;continue to be the best of friends.&#8221;</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;We continue to be awed &; humbled by the blessings of parenting. We have always put their best interests first &; will continue to do so. We will continue to be the best of friends and co-parents and have the utmost respect for one another as we embark upon this new chapter of our lives, separately.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Mixed Reactions To Blair&#8217;s Engagement Announcement</h3>
<p>With the actor settling down with his friend of 41 years shortly after breaking off a 27-year marriage, some <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/twitter-speculates-that-tinashe-was-the-blueprint-for-saweetie/">Twitter</a> users had a thing or two to say.</p>
<p>Some were baffled at the news and shared that situations like this are why they have trust issues.</p>
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<p>Others shared that they could actually relate to the situation.</p>
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<p>A few people were rooting for the new couple and saying they&#8217;re glad to see Blair happy.</p>
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<p>Humorously, fans shared that the situation is something they could see Underwood pulling off in one of his movie roles.</p>
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<p>Supporters stood by their stance that the situation is just a case of old friends falling for each other, rather than something more salacious like other respondents suggested.</p>
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<p>Regardless of how people feel, though, the pair is getting ready to settle down and build a life as a couple.</p>
<p>Congratulations to Blair Underwood and Josie Hart on their engagement!</p>
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