The Grammy Award-winning musician is spotted enjoying a romantic stroll while hitting the beach with Sterre Marith Tapilatu, just days after he filed for divorce from his wife of 13 years, Jae Lin.
- Jan 16, 2024
AceShowbiz - Anderson .Paak is quickly filling the void after he called it quits with his wife Jae Lin. The singer/songwriter has sparked dating rumors with Sterre Marith Tapilatu, just days after he filed for divorce from his spouse of 13 years.
On Monday, January 15, photos surfaced of the Silk Sonic member vacationing together with the Dutch singer in Mexico. They could not help but show their affection towards each other, holding hands while enjoying a romantic stroll at a beach in Puerto Vallarta.
In the pictures obtained by TMZ, the lovebirds went barefoot as they enjoyed the sunset. The Grammy Award winner was holding a cup of drink or dessert in one of his hands, while his other hand was intertwined with his love interest's. At one point, they played photographer for each other. They took turns posing at the beach while their significant other took the picture.
For the beach outing, Anderson rocked a white tank top, a denim vest and matching jeans. He added a straw hat which was adorned with some accessories around the brim and protected his eyes from the sunlight with dark shades.
As for Sterre, she opted for a black polka dot dress with spaghetti straps, flashing huge tattoos on her shoulder and her back. She accessorized with a pair of gold earrings that stood out with her short hair while carrying a black bag.
The photos were reportedly taken on Sunday, just days after Anderson filed legal documents asking for a dissolution of marriage on Friday. The 37-year-old musician does not reveal their separation date and simply writes "TBD" in the designated area in the paperwork. He, however, makes it clear that he wants a straight-up divorce as opposed to a legal separation.
The "Leave the Door Open" hitmaker also lists their two minor children as individuals they will need to hash out custody over. He notes that he wants himself and Jae to have joint legal and physical custody of their kids, with a visitation schedule for both of them. The estranged exes, however, have not come to an agreement regarding the division of their assets and property as asserted by their legal teams.
Anderson met Jae, born Jaylyn Chang, a music student from South Korea, while she was in college. They are believed to have tied the knot in 2011, although AP cites 2010 as the year they got married. The estranged pair have two sons, Soul, 13, and Shine, six. She remained by his side when he faced homelessness after he was fired from his job at a marijuana farm prior to finding success as a musician.
