MacKenzie Smith Announces Divorce From Jeremy Johnston: "Some Things Are Ours to Work Through Privately"

Lifestyle influencer and Food Network personality MacKenzie Smith has announced her split from pro surfer Jeremy Johnston. The couple, who married in a surprise ceremony in December 2018, share two children, Poppy and Jett. Smith, known for her Grilled Cheese Social brand and over 800,000 Instagram followers, made the announcement on Tuesday, August 25, calling the past six months some of the hardest of her life. She did not specify a reason for the split, stating that some details are best worked through privately.

In her post, Smith also addressed her recent absence from social media, explaining that she wanted her children to know about the separation before the internet did.“I waited because I wanted my kids to know before the entire internet did,”she wrote. This decision has sparked a wider conversation about influencer privacy, particularly when children are involved. Johnston, a professional surfer, had not publicly commented on the news at the time of publication.

The announcement has resonated with fans who have followed Smith’s journey from relatable food content to family life. It’s a reminder that the picture-perfect lives we see online often have layers we can’t see. Do you think influencers have a responsibility to explain themselves when their lives change, or is privacy the right call? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.