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American Idol Runner-Up Justin Guarini Quietly Finalized Divorce After 15 Years

Tabloid reports surfaced the low-profile split, with few independent confirmations.

Overview

  • TMZ reported that Guarini filed for divorce in June 2024 and the case was finalized in December 2025, with the process largely out of public view.
  • The Daily Beast highlighted the development this week, noting there had been no prior mainstream coverage of the breakup.
  • Guarini and his ex-wife, Reina, were married for about 15 years and have two children together, according to the reports.
  • TMZ also reported that Guarini is dating business coach Kim Phillips after he posted a photo with her in January.
  • Guarini first gained fame as the 2002 American Idol runner-up and later built a career in music, film, and stage productions.