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Samira Wiley prioritizes her health.
The Orange is the New Black alum has withdrawn from the upcoming Broadway revival of Proof due to an undisclosed health concern.
In a March 17 statement, the show's production team stated that Samira has left the project owing to a "treatable medical condition that requires her full attention," expressing their "complete support and well wishes" to The Handmaid's Tale actress.
In her place, Kara Young will play Claire, opposite Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, and Jin Ha.
After nearly a decade of marriage, Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli have filed for divorce, having announced their decision on January 29, stating, “After nine years together, we have decided to end our marriage.
However, our lifelong commitment to co-parenting will forever remain.” The couple shares a daughter named George Elizabeth, aged 4. They first met on the set of the series "Orange Is the New Black," where Morelli was a producer, and they married in 2017.
Reflecting on their journey, Samira noted how their fertility struggles prompted a deeper introspection of their relationship, emphasizing the importance of preparing as a couple before starting a family.
In a 2021 interview with Entertainment Tonight, she expressed the desire to create a nurturing environment for their child, indicating the significance of having a supportive relationship prior to introducing a baby into their lives.
Despite their separation, both remain committed to prioritizing their daughter's well-being, advising other couples—regardless of sexual orientation—to first focus on their relationship readiness before welcoming children into their lives.
