After Meagan Good's boyfriend allegedly cheated on her, the actress committed to celibacy until marriage. She later met a man who lived a similar lifestyle and eventually married him.
Born Meagan Monique Good on August 8, 1981, the actress began her career at four years old. She first starred in commercials and later made her way to television, guest-starring on "Touched by an Angel," "The Parent 'Hood," "Moesha," "The Steve Harvey Show," and "The Division."
As time passed, Good landed more roles. She is most recognized for starring in "Harlem," "Brick," "The Unborn," and "Think Like a Man." Since becoming famous, fans have been interested in the entertainer's personal life, including her love interests.
Meagan Good at Elleven45 on August 31, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. | Source: Getty Images
Meagan Good Has Been Linked with Famous Men
Good and 50 Cent had a brief relationship in 2002, around the same time she played his love interest in the rapper's "21 Questions" music video. The pair kept their relationship under wraps, but over ten years later, the actress opened up about their romance. She said:
"I'd just come off of 'Biker Boyz,' I'd just done the music video, and my career was going in a really great way, and what I didn't want was my connection to him to be the catalyst in any type of success that I had."
Although Good and 50 Cent stopped dating, she only had kind words to say about her former lover. She claimed that a person's public persona isn't always a good representation of what they are inside. Good also revealed she wouldn't be in a relationship with an ill-spirited person.
Meagan Good at the El Capitan Theatre on February 26, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
In 2007, Good dated Thomas Q. Jones, an NFL athlete. They had an on-and-off relationship for three years despite having demanding work schedules in different states – she worked in Los Angeles, and he worked in New York.
"I'm just blessed I get to do something I love to do. She's the same way and really humble," the football player said.
Fortunately, their jobs were somewhat flexible, making their relationship work for some time. Unfortunately, Jones' alleged infidelity caused their split in 2010.
Meagan Good at ArcLight Hollywood on November 15, 2016, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
After being cheated on, Meagan Good considered living a celibate life until marriage. She turned to her faith amidst an internal struggle and, in 2011, became good friends with DeVon Franklin, then Columbia Pictures' studio executive and a pastor. Franklin had been ten years into celibacy at that time.
Meagan Good Was in a Long-Term Relationship with Producer DeVon Franklin
Soon after, the pair began dating and helped each other honor the commitment of celibacy. Still, they had moments of temptation. Good revealed:
"There were moments where we would be alone, and I thought, 'Man, I could really [have sex] right now. When it did get too hot and heavy, I would stop and walk away [...]."
DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good at the Regency Village Theatre on November 12, 2017, in Westwood, California. | Source: Getty Images
According to the pair, they refrained from intimate touching, consuming alcohol, and staying out together too late. Instead, they went out with friends and stayed busy. In their book, Good and Franklin advocated meditating, praying, and having a solid support system to lead a celibate life.
Good and Franklin knew each other for years before their romance began. The duo had different lifestyles; she liked drinking and smoking, while he was religious. Still, they had several shared interests and were perfectly matched to help each other become better.
Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival at Buona Vita on January 21, 2018, in Park City, Utah. | Source: Getty Images
In 2012, Good and Franklin tied the knot in Malibu, California. According to the "Jumping the Broom" actress, some qualities in a partner she looked for were God-loving, respectful, and kind. "This person has to be walking down the same path as I and wants the same thing out of life," she added.
In December 2021, after years of marital bliss, Good and Franklin ended their union. Franklin announced their split on social media, noting that no one was at fault. According to the executive, their decision came after many prayers and careful considerations.
Following their divorce, Good admitted there were still many blessings, learnings, and growth to be grateful for. As a single woman, she wanted to focus on her career and hinted at the possibility of starting a family.
Meanwhile, her ex-husband revealed he started 2022 in pain but at peace. In an emotional Instagram post, DeVon Franklin shared his honest thoughts about entering a new year and committed to staying true.
Meagan's Private Life Was the Subject of Several Rumors
Before Good tied the knot, she was linked to a few more men, including Nick Cannon. Dating rumors swirled in 2006 after the pair starred in "Roll Bounce." In the same year, Good was linked to Jamie Foxx, prompting people to believe they had a romantic relationship.
A decade later, Good denied the allegations during an interview. She said she was never with Cannon, Foxx, or the other men linked to her, such as Lil Wayne. However, she did not comment on her alleged relationship with Tyrese Gibson after starring together in "Waist Deep."
Now She Seems to Be Single
Good hasn't mentioned any romantic pursuits in a while. Her Instagram account does not indicate any romantic relationships either.
Most of the actress' recent posts focus on her work, red-carpet events, and snapshots of herself or with friends. Good has been through ups and downs in her romantic life. Nevertheless, she has high spirits about starting a family.
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