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BET’s “The Real Husbands of Hollywood” featured six men during the first season. The comedy series was created by Kevin Hart, and followed married celebrities whose wives are also famous.

In addition to Hart, season one’s cast included:

Boris Kodjoe: The Austrian-born actor has appeared in “Soul Food,” “Undercovers,” “Resident Evil: Afterlife,” and “Resident Evil: Retribution.” He’s married to Nicole Ari Parker, his co-star from “Soul Food.”

J.B. Smoove: The comedian best known for his recurring role on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” is married to singer Shahdidah Omar.

Nick Cannon: The actor, rapper, and television personality who hosts “America’s Got Talent” wed singer Mariah Carey in 2008. The couple welcomed twins in 2011.

Robin Thicke: The R&B crooner is married to actress Paula Patton, whom he first met in high school. They have a son, Julian Fuego Thicke. The singer won’t be appearing in future seasons of the show.

Duane Martin: An actor who appeared in “White Men Can’t Jump,” “Scream 2,” and “Any Given Sunday,” Martin now focuses on real estate. He’s married to actress Tisha Campbell-Martin.

Nelly: The rapper is the only one of the cast members who isn’t married. He has been involved, on and off, with the singer Ashanti.

Cynthia Kaye Williams: The actress has a recurring role on “Real Husbands of Hollywood” as attorney Trina Shaw.

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