Devale Ellis Celebrates Debut of Divorced Sistas on BET+
Kay beams at her husband’s strides as BET+ rolls out a dynamic take on modern sisterhood!!
Image: Instagram
From The Gridiron To The Screen
Devale Ellis first made a name for himself in the NFL, suiting up as a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets. After retiring from football in 2010, he pivoted to acting—landing guest spots in scripted series and reality TV before becoming a familiar face on BET’s Sistas and VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.
Spotlight On Divorced Sistas
This month, BET+ unveiled Divorced Sistas, a new half-hour dramedy created by Tyler Perry that follows four friends navigating life after divorce. The show—spun off from Perry’s hit series Sistas—made its streaming debut with high anticipation, and Devale’s wife, Kay (Khadeeniam Ellis), couldn’t resist marking the moment on Instagram.
“I’m proud of you Ellis! You did that! 🥲” Kay wrote alongside a striking image of Devale in a pastel-blue suit by House of Gray. She tagged @betplus and used hashtags that tie into their online series—#DevalesTruth, #ADayWithKay and #EllisEverAfter—to remind fans of his growing digital footprint.
On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/DKvFUBuztZw/), Kay’s post has already racked up thousands of likes, underscoring the couple’s tight-knit collaboration. The image shows Devale posing confidently against a neutral background, exuding both style and pride as his latest project hits the platform.
A Supportive Partner
Kay’s show of support isn’t the first time she’s cheered on her husband publicly. Earlier this spring, Devale shared a photo of himself captioned, “If ‘Trust the Process’ was a person. LOVE YOU ELLIS!” (https://www.instagram.com/p/DKnV30mTF8A/). That post—styled in a sharp suit by @houseofgray_—also carried the #DevalesTruth and #ADayWithKay tags, spotlighting their spin-off content series and the podcast Ellis hosts.
Building The Ellis Brand
Beyond acting credits, Devale has steadily expanded into digital storytelling. His #DevalesTruth web clips tackle candid career takeaways, while #ADayWithKay gives fans a glimpse into life behind the scenes. Meanwhile, the Ellis Ever After Podcast—full episodes now available on Patreon—dives deeper into their journey as partners in business and life.
On Instagram, a recent promotional post (https://www.instagram.com/p/DJcSYyDREEV/) reminded followers that full podcast episodes are just a click away. Devale and Kay use these platforms to explore everything from career pivots to parenting philosophies, marrying entertainment with practical advice.
Looking Ahead
With Divorced Sistas now streaming, Devale adds another notch to his résumé. The series tackles themes of friendship, reinvention and second chances—topics that resonate personally with the couple, who have documented their own growth in public view.
As the Ellis brand continues to diversify across TV, podcasts and social media, their partnership remains at the heart of the story. Whether it’s a new BET+ dramedy or the next Ellis Ever After episode, Kay’s proud proclamation—“You did that!”—signals there’s plenty more to come.
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