The mystery man Bronwyn Newport was spotted getting cozy with at the US Open finally has a name, and the story comes with a lot more baggage than anyone expected. Page Six identified him as Justin Sievers, co-owner of CaféMulberry in New York City. Sievers is still legally married to Maria Linn Ekenberger, his wife of ten years, and the two share a young child.
That’s where the story splits. Sources close to the situation disagree on whether Sievers and Ekenberger were already separated before those tennis photos made the rounds, or whether they were simply spending a few days apart. Ekenberger is reportedly in shock over the photos and has since separated from Sievers. Newport, meanwhile, has stayed publicly coy, though she kept things light with Andy Cohen, saying she’s having a hot girl summer and is the happiest she’s ever been.
For Real Housewives fans, this one hits differently. Newport is officially single after separating from Todd Bradley last year, so she’s free to date. But the married-restaurateur twist has the internet split between“he lied to her”and“she should have asked more questions.”Either way, the comments are not calm.
Where do you land on this one: does the person dating someone married carry any blame, or is it entirely on the married person? Drop your take below.
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