Sonya Nicole Hamlin is an American real estate attorney and the ex-wife of DJ Idris Elba, an English musician, producer, and actor. In 2005, she had barely begun practicing law when she met Idris. Though she had already established herself by then. Sonya and Idris were married in Vegas after dating for a few months. Although it was an opulent celebration, no media was allowed to cover it. Unfortunately, after only a few months, Sonya and Idris got divorced. Their separate job decisions caused issues in their marriage, leading them to decide to divorce. Sonya and her ex-husband have remained friendly throughout. She hasn’t remarried, though, and avoids the spotlight most of the time.
Connection to Idris
In 2005, Sonya made the acquaintance of Idris through a common friend. At the time, she was only starting her legal career. While Idris was trying to move on from his broken romance with pole dancer Desiree Newberry, she ran an office with about ten employees. He had a son with makeup artist Hanne Norgaard from a previous marriage.
Idris and Sonya eventually started dating. In Maryland, they even moved in together. The pair frequently traveled to Vegas to spend time together. They had no intention of getting hitched. But eventually, after courting for a few months, they made the decision to go ahead and get married.
On April 9, 2006, Sonya and Idris tied the knot in the ‘Kittle White Wedding Chapel’ in Las Vegas. Daniel Krastev, an estate agent, was the sole person who saw the wedding. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out between them very quickly. Whereas Idris was still having trouble landing a decent job, Sonya’s career was taking off. Their marriage was upset by this, and they ultimately made the decision to file for divorce.
Separation of Sonya Nicole Hamlin
After marrying Idris for a few weeks, Sonya filed for divorce. Sources claim that Sonya’s concentration on her career was the cause of the divorce. She had an active legal career in Nevada, therefore she was unable to move to Los Angeles after the marriage. Idris likewise prioritized his job over a family. The divorce reportedly had a significant effect on Sonya.
In June 2006, the divorce was filed in Maryland. But according to state law, a marriage must last for a minimum of a year before a couple applies for divorce. Sonya then filed for divorce in Nevada as a result. Sonya disclosed other divorce-related factors in an interview. She said that although she loved Idris very much, their marriage had challenges because of his past relationships. She also placed the blame on Idris’s pals, who had been resolved to demonstrate that Sonya was an unfavorable sign for Idris. The attorneys for Idris claimed during the divorce process that his aspirations to become a Hollywood sex icon might have had an impact on his marriage.
Idris and Sonya are officially no longer married. She still believes in Idris, though, and is proud of his accomplishments. Sonya is still unmarried and hardly ever appears in public. Additionally, she doesn’t use any social media sites. These days, Sonya resides on the Eastern Seaboard in Maryland.
Childhood & Schooling
Sonya has never enjoyed being in the spotlight. Other than during her marriage and divorce, she has never been in the press.
In the US, Sonya was born in 1974. Sonya moved to the US for her work after living in London’s Notting Hill. She has studied law in London and Washington. Her area of expertise is property law.
Sonya is a die-hard boxing fan and enjoys following the weigh-ins. She adores chocolate made in England. She likes to listen to music in her free time. She spends a lot of time at the beach.
In 2009, Sonya declared bankruptcy. She currently resides in a £400,000 mansion in Maryland, though.
Net worth of Sonya Nicole Hamlin
The estimated net worth of Sonya Nicole Hamlin is about $1 million.