Bozoma Saint John Celebrates Upcoming Weddings, Black Love and Resilience

The media executive and 'Real Housewives' star discusses her engagement, IVF journey, and pride in her identity as a Black woman.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Former media executive Bozoma Saint John is preparing for two wedding ceremonies - one in Ghana on August 21 and another in Los Angeles in November - as she and fiancé Keely Watson finalize plans for their marriage. Saint John recently spoke at the NAACP Image Awards nominees brunch about the importance of being 'seen' in a relationship and the challenges successful women face in finding supportive partners. She also discussed her and Watson's fertility journey, which is being documented on 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'. Beyond her personal life, Saint John expressed deep pride in her identity as a Black woman, highlighting the resilience and cultural influence of the Black community.

Why it matters

Saint John's openness about her relationship and fertility journey reflects a broader cultural shift toward greater transparency and vulnerability, particularly within the Black community. Sharing these experiences can help to destigmatize challenges and foster a sense of collective support.

The details

Saint John and Watson's journey is being documented on 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills', where Saint John has openly discussed their plans for starting a family and the challenges they face with IVF. She explained the decision to share their experiences, stating, 'It's not always joy. There's disappointment and loss, too. We thought to be honest and tell people what we're going through.' Beyond her personal life, Saint John expressed deep pride in her identity as a Black woman, stating, 'In every lifetime, I would choose to be Black,' and highlighting the resilience of the Black community throughout history and its continued influence on global culture.

  • Saint John and Watson announced their engagement in August 2025.
  • Saint John's two wedding ceremonies are planned for August 21 in Ghana and November in Los Angeles.

The players

Bozoma Saint John

A former media executive who is also a star on 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'.

Keely Watson

Bozoma Saint John's fiancé.

Karen Pittman

An actor known for her roles in 'Forever' and 'The Morning Show'.

William Stanford Davis

An actor starring in the TV series 'Abbott Elementary'.

Melvin Gregg

The co-host of the NAACP Image Awards brunch.

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What they’re saying

“I have felt incredibly seen by Keely in that he is so supportive of me, championing and celebrating and not competing with me.”

— Bozoma Saint John (newsy-today.com)

“It's not always joy. There's disappointment and loss, too. We thought to be honest and tell people what we're going through.”

— Bozoma Saint John (newsy-today.com)

“In every lifetime, I would choose to be Black.”

— Bozoma Saint John (newsy-today.com)

“Nobody loves like Black people.”

— William Stanford Davis, Actor, 'Abbott Elementary' (newsy-today.com)

“There's a strong sense of community within the Black experience.”

— Melvin Gregg, Co-host, NAACP Image Awards brunch (newsy-today.com)

What’s next

Saint John and Watson's wedding ceremonies are scheduled for August 21 in Ghana and November in Los Angeles.

The takeaway

Saint John's openness about her relationship, fertility journey, and pride in her Black identity reflects a broader cultural shift toward greater transparency and vulnerability, particularly within the Black community. Her experiences can help destigmatize challenges and foster a sense of collective support.