Sharelle and Chad Ochocinco in ‘W.A.G.s to Riches’.Photo:Courtesy of Netflix
Courtesy of Netflix
Get to know the people behind the cast’s “W.A.G.” nicknames.
Netflix’s seriesW.A.G.s to Richesfollows nine powerhouse women who are the wives and girlfriends (or former wives and girlfriends) of high-profiled celebrities and athletes as they strive toredefine the traditional meaningof the phrase.
Sharelle Rosado, who Netflix describes as the “queen bee of the W.A.G.s,” is among the ladies in the series with bustling careers. She’s the founder ofAllure Realty, her own multimillion-dollar real estate agency that opened in 2019 and has since hired several of the women in the cast.
As the series unfolds, Rosado’s relationship with retired NFL starChad “Ochocinco” Johnsonis put on full display as they work through their ups and downs after getting engaged in 2023. Although theyseparated inOctober 2024, the series gives context behind their breakup.
While the women are at the forefront of the show, Johnson — along withTyreek Hill, Philip Wheeler and a few other cast partners — make appearances in the episodes. Many of the cast members have kids, too, some of whom are also briefly featured.
Read on to learn about the current and former partners of theW.A.G.s to Richescast.
Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Sharelle Rosado attend the 13th annual NFL Honors on February 08, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Ethan Miller/Getty
Ethan Miller/Getty
Sharelle Rosado is the ex-fiancée ofChad “Ochocinco” Johnson, a former professional football tight end who played 11 seasons in the NFL.
The longtime Bengals star played for the Ohio-based team until 2010. He went on to play for the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins over the course of his football career before announcing his retirement from the NFL in 2013.
Johnson pursued other avenues within the professional football field in retirement, working as a panelist on the CW’sInside the NFLand co-hosting theNightcappodcast. He also had several pursuits outside of football, like competing onDancing with the Starsin 2010.
Lozadafiled for divorce days lateron Aug. 14 claiming their marriage was “irretrievably broken.” The divorce was finalized on Sept. 19, 2012.
Johnson is thefather of eight kids: Jicyra, Chad II, Chade’, Cha’iel, Savi, Florida, Serenity and a daughter whose name is not public. He and Rosado share Serenity, his youngest daughter and most recent addition to his family.
Rosado and Johnson got engaged in 2023. Theycalled it quitsin October 2024.
Maranda Johnson and Kodak Black.Devin Christopher/Netflix; Tommaso Boddi/WireImage
Devin Christopher/Netflix; Tommaso Boddi/WireImage
Rap phenom Drake posted a video dancing to Kodak Black’s “Skrt” in October 2015, which helped boost the then-up-and-coming artist’s popularity. Since signing with Atlantic Records, the Florida native has released a number of chart-topping songs and collaborations with hip-hop’s biggest names.
Kodak Black has welcomed two children with Johnson, daughter Zuri in January 2022 and son Prince Kapri in February 2024. He is also the father of two children with women from different relationships.
Ashley Nicole and Phillip Wheeler.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Ashley Wheeler is married to Philip Wheeler, a former professional football linebacker who played for various teams in the NFL. The couple got engaged in November 2016 and tied the knot in May 2017.
Philip and Ashley share two sons, who are often featured infamily photoson the formerMiami WAGsstar’sInstagram. They welcomedPhilip “Deuce” Wheelerin December 2014 andPhox Philip Wheelerin June 2018.
Alexis Welch and Amar’e Stoudemire.Devin Christopher/Netflix; Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty
Devin Christopher/Netflix; Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty
Alexis Welchwas marriedtoAmar’e Stoudemire, a retired basketball star and Olympian who had a standout career in the NBA.
Amar’e was with the Suns until 2010. He spent time with the New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat. In 2004, the basketball player won a bronze medal at the Athens Summer Olympics with the U.S. National Team.
In June 2016, Amar’e resigned from the Knicks to retire with the New York-based team after 14 seasons in the league. He went on to become a two-time Israeli Basketball Premier League champion in 2017 and 2020.
Amar’e got engaged to Alexis in May 2012 and wed in December of that year. The basketball player filed for divorce in October 2018, but it was dismissed in July 2019 after failing to submit the documents required. Alexis filed for divorce two years later, which was finalized in 2021.
Alexis and Amar’e share four kids, who makeappearances on their parents' Instagramsand regularlystep out to basketball gameswith their dad. Their daughter Ar’e was born in 2005, their son Amar’e Jr was born in 2006, their daughter Assata was born in 2008 and their son Alijah was born in 2020.
Porsha Nicole and Andre Berto.Phillip Faraone/Getty
Phillip Faraone/Getty
Porsha Berto’s husband is Andre Berto, a professional boxer who is a two-time welterweight world champion and Olympian.
In 2011, Andre was at the height of his career: he held the WBC welterweight title since winning in 2008 and was ranked top three welterweight in the world behind top boxers Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the time.
Nicknamed “The Beast,” Andre hasn’t yet retired from professional boxing. According to hisPBC bio, he’s “hungrier than ever to reclaim his spot atop the division.”
Sadé Vanessa and Robbie Chosen Anderson.Devin Christopher/Netflix; Kevin Sabitus/Getty
Devin Christopher/Netflix; Kevin Sabitus/Getty
Sadé Vanessa’s fiancé isRobbie Chosen Anderson, an NFL free agent who’s played for several teams in the League as a wide receiver. Most recently, he was a member of the Miami Dolphins.
Anderson was born in New Jersey and raised in Florida before moving to Philadelphia upon committing to Temple University for football. He went undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft despite his standout skills, however; he signed a three-year, $1.63 million contract with the New York Jets later that year.
The NFL player was with the Jets until 2019. He signed with the Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, San Fransisco 49ers and again with the Dolphins over the course of his professional football career.
Anderson is engaged to Sadé and proposed to her in December 2021. “Better with you than I am without ya, Too solid to be labeled my girlfriend always knew you was meant to be my Wife.. Committed to being the Best I can be,” he wrote onInstagramat the time.
In December 2024, Anderson and Sadé welcomed their first child, daughterCharm Chosen.
Lastonia Leviston and Rick Ross.Devin Christopher/Netflix; Lester Cohen/Getty
Devin Christopher/Netflix; Lester Cohen/Getty
Lastonia Leviston shares a child withRick Ross, a rapper and music entrepreneur who rose to prominence in the hip-hop world with chart-topping tracks and Grammy nominations to his name.
A Mississippi native, Ross — born William Leonard Roberts II — moved to Florida and was raised in Carol City, an impoverished area north of Miami. He played football on scholarship at Albany State University in Georgia for one year before taking a job as a corrections officer for a couple of years.
All the while, Ross would write rap music. His lyrics stemmed from sights he saw in childhood, heavily revolving around drugs. He was featured on tracks from underground hip-hop groups before signing with Miami-based label Slip-N-Slide (under Def Jam since 2006).
Ross released his debut albumPort of Miamiin 2006, receiving acclaim upon its drop and featured his debut single “Hustin.'” While he continued to release music, he founded his own record label, Maybach Music Group, in 2009, signing Meek Mill and French Montana, to name a few.
Ross has had several controversies and legal troubles over the years (including arrests on occasion formarijuana possessionandassault, the latter whichresulted in 5 years probation), in addition to an obligatory rap beef with 50 Cent (which is touched upon in a dramatic episode ofW.A.G.s to Riches, involving a 2015 lawsuit about the release of Leviston’s sex tape in which 50 Cent was ordered to $5 million).
The rapper is the father of five kids. He had daughterToiein March 2002, sonWilliam IIIin September 2005, daughterBerkeley Hermèsin September 2017, sonBillion Leonardin November 2017 and sonBlissin August 2020.
Ross welcomed his children across different relationships. He shares his first child, Toie, with Leviston. He welcomed William III with Tia Kemp. He shares Berkeley Hermès, Billion and Bliss with Briana Camille.
Tyreek Hill and Keeta Vaccaro.Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty
Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty
Tyreek was born and raised in Georgia before moving to Kansas upon committing to Garden City Community College. As a sought-after junior college recruit, the football star went on to play at Oklahoma State University and then West Alabama University.
While Tyreek has made headlines for his performance on the field, he’s also made headlines for his controversial off-field behavior as the subject of various police investigations prior to his time in the League and throughout his career.
In September 2024, Tyreek wasarrested following a traffic stopahead of his first game of the NFL season. He appeared in the Dolphins' home opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, scored a touchdown and marked it with an unusual end-zone celebration:pretending to be handcuffed.
The Miami Dolphins player and Vaccaro got engaged in July 2021, wed in November 2023 andwelcomed their first child togetherin November 2024. It is unclear how many children the athlete has in total, but it’s beenreportedhe’s fathered eight across different relationships.
Julz Goddard and Duke Riley.Devin Christopher/Netflix; Manny Hernandez/Getty
Devin Christopher/Netflix; Manny Hernandez/Getty
Julz Goddard (known as YesJulz online) is the ex-fiancée of Duke Riley, an NFL linebacker on the Miami Dolphins.
Riley was born and raised in Louisiana, where he ended up playing college upon committing to Louisiana State University from 2013 to 2016. He made his transition to the League the following year when the Atlanta Falcons selected him in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
In 2019, Riley was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles and played for the Pennsylvania team until he signed with the Miami Dolphins in March 2021. He signed a two-year contract extension with the Florida team in 2023.
Riley taps into other passions outside of football. He’s ventured into the music scene with several singles and an album (We All Have Bad Habits) released onSpotify, in addition to a style scene with fashion-focused photos shared on hisInstagram.
The Dolphins player is the father ofthree kids, two sons and one daughter, with women from different relationships. He and Goddard welcomed theirfirst child, daughter River, in March 2022.
In January 2024, the social media influencer hinted onInstagramthat she had split from her fiancé (they got engaged at Miami’s Rolling Loud Music Festival in July 2021). “Single ladies gather here,” she captioned a slideshow of images. The last pic was a photo of WNBA star Angel Reese pointing to her ringless ring finger.
source: people.com