How did Dwight Howard and Amy Luciani meet? Relationship explored as couple announce separation 6 months after getting married

Former NBA player Dwight Howard and rapper Amy Luciani have decided to split up six months into their marriage. On July 1, 2025, Luciani, whose legal name is Amber Rose Howard, submitted divorce papers in Georgia. She stated the marriage is “broken” and there is “no hope for reconciliation.”

Dwight Howard had confirmed they were married during a June 2025 interview on The Breakfast Club. He said he preferred to keep his personal life to himself and added, “Just keep that side of my life private so everybody ain’t got nothing to say.”

The exact reasons for the sudden collapse of the marriage remain unclear, but both sides have started taking legal steps to set clear boundaries. On July 2, they filed a mutual restraining order in court. In addition, Luciani has asked the court to divide their marital assets and is also requesting alimony.

Dwight Howard’s wife has reportedly filed for divorce just six months into their marriage, seeking alimony and half of his assets. 👀 pic.twitter.com/hLe3KlOJBQ

— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) July 9, 2025

Dwight Howard and Amy Luciani relationship explored

The couple stayed out of the spotlight with their relationship until December 2024 when they got engaged. Specific details about how they met have not been publicly disclosed. They shared their engagement news on Instagram.

Their posts showed happiness and love, with Luciani writing under one photo, “Met you and ain’t stop smiling since Superman,” and Howard replying in agreement. In January 2025 just a month later, they tied the knot in a private ceremony.

Amy Luciani addresses divorce as legal proceedings with Dwight Howard continue

Luciani spoke out about the divorce in a statement she gave to The Shade Room. While confirming the split, she admitted she was caught off guard by how fast the news spread. She shared that she was “still wrapping [her] head around a lot” and asked people to respect their privacy as they deal with the situation. On Instagram, she shared a motivational quote that read, “Remember if God brought you to it, He will bring you through it.”

Howard has not shared any direct comments about the split. The ex-basketball player had been in a relationship with Royce Reed, and they have a son together. Their past has been back in the spotlight after Reed accused Howard of neglecting and emotionally abusing her through posts on social media. These claims surfaced not long after news of Howard's engagement became public.

Amy Luciani gained recognition through her music career and roles on reality TV, including her time on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. Before marrying Howard, she was involved with her fellow cast member Mazi.

As of now, no one knows how Howard and Luciani first crossed paths. Their romance moved fast, shifting from a private dating phase to being engaged and married in public. However, their marriage came to an end in under six months. The legal case between them is still in progress.