RHOA newcomer Angela Oakley is sharing all the details of her marriage and family life with Charles Oakley.
Angela Oakley is sharing all the details on her love story with husband Charles Oakley.
On Season 16, Episode 2 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Angela explained the couple's journey to marriage. "Charles and I met in Chicago at a party," she said. "We exchanged numbers and then I didn't hear from that man for another ten years when we became neighbors in the same condominium. I feel like our relationship was destined to happen."
However, that isn't to say the couple doesn't have challenges in their relationship. "The secret for loving a man like Charles is just letting him be who he is," Angela shared in an interview during the March 26 episode. "Charles and I sometimes [can] get in our own heads and he won't hear me, I won't hear him. And through therapy I realized I wanted him to change. Then I realized that I have flaws too."
As we wait to learn more about the couple on RHOA, here's everything we know about their relationship:
When did Angela and Charles Oakley get married?
Angela and Charles got married in 2016. According to the RHOA Season 16 announcement, viewers will see Angela and the NBA legend prepare to celebrate their eighth anniversary with a vow renewal ceremony. However, before they have the chance to renew their vows, they will attend couples' therapy sessions that expose "underlying issues" in their relationship.
How many children do Angela and Charles Oakley have?
Charles and Angela's blended family includes "four beautiful children," she shared during Episode 2. "I have Ahmauri, who's 24, Avan, who's 11, and Charles has Charlie Jr., and we share Arleigh, who's 7."
Angela Oakley talks about finances and career in marriage to Charles Oakley
While Angela is the first to boast about her husband's success, she has also made it clear that she's incredibly accomplished in her own right.
"I own a financial consulting company," she explained in Episode 2. "I am a self-made millionaire. There's not a dollar I don't want. I bought five properties that I am currently renovating, trying to sell."
Angela Oakley describes her relationship dynamic with her husband, Charles Oakley
During Episode 2, Angela didn't hold back when detailing her relationship with her husband. "To some people, he may come off a little direct. He's definitely a straight shooter. I can get what I want out of him," she said. "I'm an alpha female. I can work my way around Charles."
Inside Angela and Charles Oakley's home life
As viewers saw during the RHOA season premiere, when the couple spends time together at home, Charles loves to be in the kitchen. "My husband cooks...my husband throws down," Angela gushed. "My husband doesn't eat any of my food. But it's all love because I prefer not to cook."
During Episode 2, Charles showed off his culinary skills as he prepared Brussels sprouts, corn on the cob, macaroni and cheese, and more. As they got ready to eat, he declared, "The food is always going to be good."
In addition to raving about his cooking, Angela also praised her husband's tidiness. "Charles cooks, he cleans, he's like a dream come true," she said.
How Charles Oakley supports Angela Oakley
When the cast for RHOA Season 16 was announced, Charles took to his Instagram to show Angela some love. "Congratulations, [Angela] you have my love and support," he wrote while sharing her cast photo. Elsewhere on his Instagram, Charles often shares a sweet birthday post for his wife on the special occasion.
On the Season premiere, viewers saw more of their day-to-day dynamic when Charles alerted Angela to a hair mishap. "You need to go use the restroom and check out your hair," he told her.
Angela joked about the moment in a March 9 Instagram post, writing, "S--t happens...can y'all point me in the direction of some good wig glue?"
How are Angela and Charles Oakley connected to the RHOA cast?
On the premiere, Shamea Morton explained the couple's connection to the rest of the group. "Drew [Sidora] is really good friends with the Angela Oakley. I don't really know Angela like that. I know Charles because of the NBA and, you know, me hosting All Star games. Charles is a legend. I mean, who wouldn't know Charles Oakley? So of course, if he married her, she's got to be the bomb," she said.
What is Angela and Charles Oakley's foundation?
According to Angela's BravoTV.com bio, "Angela and Charles are making a difference in their community through the Charles Oakley Family Foundation, which they started to tackle food insecurity in inner-city neighborhoods. Their mission is simple: spread love, laughter and a little bit of good food."
Find out more about Charles, including his career history, here.
