The Love Story of Orange is the New Black's Uzo Aduba and Husband Robert Sweeting

Actress Uzo Aduba and her husband Robert Sweeting are getting ready to welcome a new addition to their family, almost three years after they tied the knot in a private ceremony. The couple made their union public on their first anniversary and Aduba shared a sweet selfie from their wedding on social media, quoting a famous movie line about starting their forever as soon as possible.

"I feel like some of us spend a lifetime waiting for that special someone," she said, her eyes fixed on her partner. "But for me, my heart, my love, my everything, it all started with you last year. You are truly the best thing that has ever happened to me." With tears in her eyes, she expressed her gratitude and happiness for their love. The couple celebrated their anniversary in Tulum, Mexico, taking time to reflect on the joy and growth they have experienced together.

On Instagram, she revealed that she and her husband had gone on a much-needed trip to celebrate their anniversary with their close friends. She also expressed gratitude for the opportunity to relax and restore themselves during the getaway. In a later post, she shared more information about the special occasion.

"We took the year to cherish our time together and relish in some peaceful moments before the anniversary approached," Aduba shared on Live With Kelly and Ryan in November 2021. She further added that planning a wedding amidst the restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic was made manageable with the help of Amazon and Etsy.

Aduba concluded by expressing that they had their wedding with a small group of their closest family and friends, and it was an incredible experience.

The couple, Aduba and Sweeting, frequently revealed bits of their relationship on social media. On Valentine's Day in February 2022, the filmmaker referred to the actress as "my world" and on their second anniversary in September, he called her his "best half." In June 2023, Aduba announced that she is expecting their first child. The couple proudly showed off the baby bump on the Tonys red carpet, and Aduba expressed her gratitude for the "blessing."

Aduba expressed her excitement to become a parent with her husband Robert through an Instagram post. She is overjoyed to have the opportunity to be a mother and is committed to loving their child.

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Pregnant Uzo Aduba and Husband Robert Sweeting’s Relationship Timeline

First comes (secret) wedding, then comes (public) baby bump debut! Nearly three years after exchanging vows, Uzo Aduba and Robert Sweeting are preparing to expand their family.

Aduba and Sweeting tied the knot in September of 2020 and celebrated their first anniversary by announcing their union. Recently, the In Treatment star shared a lovely selfie from their wedding on social media. The post began with a quote from the romantic comedy classic, When Harry Met Sally, expressing the sentiment that when you find the person you want to spend your life with, you want that life to begin as soon as possible. Aduba went on to express her joy at having found her special someone, declaring that her life started with Sweeting in 2020 and that he is the best thing that has ever happened to her.

She shared a series of pictures on Instagram, captioned with gratitude for the opportunity to celebrate her anniversary with her partner in Tulum, Mexico, and to spend some much-needed time restoring, recovering, and relaxing with a few of their favorite people.

After a couple of months, the former Orange Is the New Black star divulged more information about her wedding day. Aduba mentioned on Live With Kelly and Ryan in November 2021 that they took a year off to cherish their time and spend some quality time together. Their wedding anniversary was approaching, and they had to rely on Amazon and Etsy to plan their wedding because of the restrictions brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.

"We kept it intimate, only with our dearest family and friends. The experience was amazing," she stated. Aduba and Sweeting gave glimpses of their relationship through social media posts. On Valentine's Day in February 2022, the filmmaker referred to the actress as "my world," and on their second anniversary that September, he called her his "better half."

Aduba announced in June of 2023 that she was expecting her first child with Robert Sweeting. The couple proudly displayed Aduba's baby bump on the Tonys red carpet and expressed their joy in becoming parents. Aduba took to Instagram to share her excitement, stating that being a mother was a dream come true and that their primary goal as a family would be to love and cherish their little one. Aduba also expressed gratitude for the blessing that God had bestowed upon them.

Scroll through for more on Aduba and Sweeting’s relationship:

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2020

The pair quietly tied the knot.

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2021

On their first anniversary, Aduba and Sweeting publicly announced their relationship and wedding, which had been kept secret. Sweeting expressed his love and appreciation for his wife on Instagram, stating that the past year has made him recognize the delicate nature of life and the significance of living it. Despite the current state of the world, the couple has found solace and happiness in each other, and Sweeting considers his wife to be the most remarkable person he has ever met. He proudly calls himself her husband and wishes her a happy anniversary. #happyanniversary

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2022

Aduba shared insight into their Thanksgiving traditions.

"We have started a new tradition as a family where we celebrate Thanksgiving together, just like our respective families do. It's a beautiful experience," she shared with E! News in November 2022. "As a Nigerian, I like to blend American and Nigerian cuisine, so some of our dishes are new to them but they enjoy and appreciate it nonetheless."

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2023

Rocking a bright orange Christian Siriano suit, the actress debuted a baby bump at the Tonys in June 2023.