Here’s the truth: Niecy Nash and Jay Tucker may no longer be married, but they’re not exactly enemies. In fact, the 49-year-old star of Claws is keeping things surprisingly chill after their split, which came after eight years of marriage. In an exclusive chat with Closer Weekly, Niecy spilled all the tea about how she’s handling the breakup, her mindset moving forward, and whether or not she’s ready to dive back into the dating pool.

Let’s get one thing straight: Niecy Nash is doing just fine, thank you very much. “First of all, I’ve never felt better in my life!” she told Closer at the premiere of Lifetime’s Stolen By My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story. “Second of all, breakups don’t have to be this dramatic, earth-shattering thing that everyone makes them out to be. Society likes to paint these endings as catastrophic, but here’s the thing: it’s not the end of the world. It’s just the end of one chapter in our relationship. Jay and I remain friends. We were friends before we got married, and we’re still friends now. Sure, we’re not married anymore, but that doesn’t mean the bond we shared disappears. Sometimes, relationships evolve, and that’s okay. Life goes on.”

A Breakup That’s Anything But Ugly

Jay Tucker and Niecy Nash — AXELLE/BAUER-GRIFFIN/MEGA

For those who thought the split between Niecy and Jay was sudden, think again. The Reno 911! star first hinted at the end of their marriage back in October 2019 with an Instagram post that left fans both surprised and touched. Their joint statement wasn’t just heartfelt—it was downright inspiring. “We believe in the beauty of truth. Always have,” the couple wrote. “Our truth is that in this season of our lives, we’re better off as friends than as partners in marriage. Our time together was beautiful, and as we move forward separately, we remain grateful for the love we still share. Thank you all for supporting us over the past eight years.”

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What Comes Next?

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So, is Niecy ready to jump back into the dating scene? Not so fast. The star of Getting On, who tied the knot with Jay in May 2011, isn’t in any rush to find someone new. And honestly, why would she be? She’s got plenty on her plate as a mom of three—Dominic, Donielle, and Dia—from her previous marriage to Don Nash, which lasted 13 years. When asked about dating, Niecy laughed and said, “No, sweetie, not right now. I’m focusing on healing, staying hydrated, and keeping my life simple. There’s no rush.”