La La Anthony and Carmelo Anthony have reportedly reached a settlement in their divorce, more than five years after La La filed to end their marriage. According to TMZ, as reported by Just Jared on November 5, 2026, the former couple informed the court this week that they have a settlement deal. The details of the agreement are not yet known, and a judge has not yet signed off on the terms, so the divorce is not fully final until the court approves it.
That distinction matters. A settlement means the two sides have agreed on terms in private. A judge signature turns that private agreement into a court order. Until that signature happens, the case remains open in a technical sense, even though the hard part, the negotiation, appears to be done. After a case that has stretched across more than five years, that is still a major step toward closure for both of them.
Quick Facts
| Detail | What is known |
|---|---|
| Who | La La Anthony, 44, actress and TV personality, and Carmelo Anthony, 42, retired NBA player |
| News | Divorce settlement reportedly reached, per TMZ via Just Jared |
| Reported | November 5, 2026 (Just Jared), court informed this week |
| Judge approval | Not yet, a judge has not signed off on the terms |
| Settlement details | Unknown, not yet public |
| Marriage | Married in 2010, after meeting in 2003 and getting engaged on Christmas Day 2004 |
| Divorce filed | June 2021, by La La, citing irreconcilable differences, after 11 years of marriage |
| First split | 2017, amid rumors about Carmelo, but the couple reconciled and tried to work things out |
| Child | Son Kiyan, born in 2007, kept private as the couple top priority |
| Reality show wedding | La La Full Court Wedding aired their 2010 wedding |
| La La current work | Recurring guest role in season 4 of Hulu Reasonable Doubt, which debuted earlier in November 2026 |
What the Settlement Report Actually Says
Just Jared report is short, and its limits are part of the story. TMZ cited court records showing the former couple told the court this week about their settlement deal. No financial terms, custody terms, or property details were included, and Just Jared did not claim to know them. That is normal for a settlement at this stage. Couples often file the agreement with the court first and let the details stay private, especially when a child is involved.
What the report does confirm is timing. La La filed in June 2021, which means the case has run for more than five years by November 2026. That is a long time for a divorce to stay open, even for a high profile couple, and it explains why a settlement now is news in itself. Many celebrity divorces settle within a year or two. This one did not, and the reasons for the delay have not been made public. Readers should not guess at them. The public record shows a filing, a long gap, and now a reported agreement awaiting a judge signature.
A Relationship That Played Out in Public
La La and Carmelo met in 2003, got engaged on Christmas Day in 2004, and welcomed their son Kiyan in 2007. They married in 2010, and the wedding aired on their reality show, La La Full Court Wedding, which made their relationship one of the most visible celebrity marriages of that era. La La built a career as a TV host and actress, while Carmelo became one of the NBA defining scorers of his generation, playing for Denver, New York, Oklahoma City, Houston, Portland, and the Los Angeles Lakers before retiring.
The couple first split in 2017 amid rumors that Carmelo had been unfaithful, but they stayed together at that time and tried to work things out. Four years later, La La filed for divorce in June 2021, citing irreconcilable differences, after 11 years of marriage. At the time of the filing announcement, sources told TMZ that La La and Carmelo wanted to take time to ensure a private and smooth transition in their relationship for their son, who was 14 at the time, and that they remained fully aligned as parenting partners. That framing has held up in public ever since. Neither side has turned the split into a public fight, and coverage has stayed focused on court milestones rather than personal attacks.
Why Five Years Is So Long
Long celebrity divorces are not unusual when money, property, and parenting plans all have to be settled at once, and when both sides have busy careers that slow down court dates. In this case, the public record does not explain the delay, and it would be wrong to invent a reason. What can be said is that a settlement now suggests both sides decided that a negotiated deal was better than letting the case drag on further, or leaving the terms to a judge to decide after a trial.
Settlements also give couples control. A judge deciding a contested divorce can impose terms neither side loves. A settlement lets both sides shape the outcome, keep sensitive financial details private, and avoid a public trial. For a couple that has already said their son is their top priority, privacy is a real benefit, not just a preference. It keeps the terms out of headlines and keeps the focus on co-parenting rather than courtroom conflict.
What Happens Next
The next step is simple on paper: a judge reviews the settlement and signs off on it. Once that happens, the divorce moves from reported agreement to final order, and the case can close. If the judge asks questions or wants changes, the timeline could stretch a little longer, but a filed settlement usually means the end is near. Until the signature is reported, readers should treat the divorce as nearly settled, not fully final.
After that, both careers continue on separate tracks. La La is currently appearing in season 4 of Hulu Reasonable Doubt in a recurring guest role, a show that debuted its new season earlier in November 2026. Carmelo, retired from the NBA, has moved into media, business, and basketball commentary work. Their public lives will likely stay separate, except where their son is concerned, and both have said from the start that parenting comes first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are La La and Carmelo Anthony divorced yet?
Not quite. They have reportedly reached a settlement and told the court, but a judge has not yet signed off on the terms, so the divorce is not fully final until that approval happens.
When did La La file for divorce?
La La filed for divorce in June 2021, citing irreconcilable differences, after 11 years of marriage.
What are the settlement terms?
The terms are not yet public. TMZ reported the settlement through court records, but the details of the agreement are currently unknown.
Do La La and Carmelo have children?
Yes, they have a son, Kiyan, born in 2007. Both parents have said he is their top priority, and this article keeps details about him brief out of respect for his privacy.
Sources
Just Jared reported the settlement, the court notice this week, the missing judge signature, the June 2021 filing, and the 2017 split and reconciliation. TMZ was cited by Just Jared as the source of the court records report.
Final Thoughts
Five years is a long time to wait for closure, and this settlement, even before a judge signature, is the clearest sign yet that closure is close. La La and Carmelo built a very public marriage, handled a very public split with unusual restraint, and kept their son at the center of every public statement about it. A private settlement fits that pattern. It ends the legal case without turning it into a spectacle, and it lets both of them move on. The only step left is a judge signature, and once that lands, a marriage that began with a televised wedding in 2010 will have a quiet, private ending.
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