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After months of having her marital woes in the gossip columns, Turks and Caicos First Lady Lisa Raye opens up to ESSENCE.com about the failure of their marriage, her previous fear of becoming a First Lady, and why she’s no opportunist.

ESSENCE.COM: Nice to hear from you. You’ve laid low since all the hoopla surrounding your marriage to Turks and Caicos Premier Michael Misick. How have you been holding up?
LISARAYE McCOY-MISICK: Why is it that people don’t embrace one another when we’re going through a tough time? Some of the things I read about me were so wrong and hurtful, but I am fine. It’s okay to move forward because things happen. Does it hurt? Yes. Am I disappointed? Incredibly. But this too shall pass.

 

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ESSENCE.COM: Is it difficult to go through rough times publicly, especially with a spouse.
LISARAYE: Yes. There is a law in Turks and Caicos that you must remain married for three years before you begin any kind of divorce proceedings. If you want to get a divorce before that you have to be able to prove certain things that will grant you the right to do so.

ESSENCE.COM: What evidence did you provide that helped you in your case?
LISARAYE: I can’t be specific right now. I will say that there are things that happen within a marriage which can disrespect the union and actions can be taken against those things. As an actress, I have put myself out there as an independent Black woman, a single mom, a go-getter, a hustler who isn’t afraid to survive. If you get with a man who goes against who you are or what you believe in, people who know you begin to say, “Hey, that’s not the LisaRaye I know.” As his wife, my name has been associated with things that I have nothing to do with, and I have to fight to clear my name.

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/candy9093/ candy9093

    Lisa, i can simpathize with you and for you. just keep your head up and be the strong black princess that you are and never get caught up in those figures ($$$$). mainly know that if God brings you to it He will see you through it. Continue to be a paper chaser ane let it chase you also.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/PHATLIKEDAT69/ PHATLIKEDAT69

    hey do what you have to do and go on with your life because god will handle he in his way so thank god for that mistake and go on with your life and you still a good person in life take good care of yourself holla

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/mzdeva979/ mzdeva979

    Hey Lisa!!!! Im only 19 years old but, i have been in many JACKED up relationships, and trust me, your not gonna bounce back from this heart break rapidly, its gonna take time, but i have faith in you girl… i know your gonna find a MAN who loves YOU for YOU and not what u have or how much you’re worth!!!! Keep ya head up sweetie….GOD has you mama!!!! take care

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/iamhandsome02/ iamhandsome02

    LOL! AWW poor gold digging lisa raye! Honestly i dont feel bad..she is only heart broken because she lost the game she was playing.Sometimes i lose against friends and the computer when playing madden 09

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/iamhandsome02/ iamhandsome02

    I would be in the dumps too.if i was married to someone just for more cash and gifts,and it turned out that they knew that. And they played the hell out me. Shouldve been paying attention to mike instead of his money. she wouldve been able to see the deception! thefore she wouldnt have lost focus! What goes around comes around!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/exp501st/ exp501st

    My second Post. Hey Lisa, Look, all that glitters isnt gold. Even sometimes if you split open a rock found in a cave, there might be a diamond inside. Keep searching, but this time look for the simpler things in life. Everyone wants to be successful and rich, but at what price? our dignity? our real happiness? I think its a shame that your time and effort put into ur relationship with that a*****e caused you pain. Keep ya head up Ma. Es Muy Bonitas…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/AJ149/ AJ149

    Sad… really sad. I was reading some the womens post. It’s as if gold digging is cool and it’s promoted to young ladies. She was fine when she was spending the money of those poor people of that island. She bust dude and now whoa is me.. C’mon man I feels no sympath for this broad. The funny thing is now that he cut her off $$ she want to start snitching..lol. Listen he cheats take him to court get your settlement and bounce, you know that’s what you wanted in the beginning. Don’t go out like a sucker and stop his paper..

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/vickievel/ vickievel

    Lisa i love you and i have always admired you for being a strong BLACK WOMAN!! you know you got mad haters!! f#$% what these people are saying about you. If i had the opportunity to marry a man that had it going on believe me i would!! Dont let this get you down. No one knows your story and they are just mad cause it did not happen for them and they are miserable in there lives. You continue to do you girl and if you did not marry for love so what!! nobodys knows what the deal was and it is not there business why you married and its not their place to judge you . They are pissing me off with these stupid comments and passing judgement!! if you have to clear your name dammit do what you have to do. even if you have to tell it all. who cares he messed up by disrespecting you. He did not know who he was dealing with did he!! LOL STRONG BLACK WOMEN have gone through enough and you dont have to be treated less than because he has money . SO WHAT!! keep you head up Queen and i look forward to seeing you in your next movie. Oh yeah its going to happen. you are going to be ok because there is not other option. Like i said keep you head up and you have a fan for life!! the hell with the haters continue to do you!! God Bless and you deserve to be treated like the Queen you are by your next Husband and if he does not then guess what move on again til you get it right. Love Ya

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/TheLaStraw/ TheLaStraw

    Even the smartest, strongest, most independent woman can get caught up in “love”. Sadly, we live in a canabalistic society. The whole notion of chewing someone up and spitting them out is attractive until we become the one swimming in someone else’s excrement. Success comes at a price for most people because very rarely do any two people share the same idea of success.

    There is no law written that says “successful” people can’t have problems. We all know that. I think Lisa Raye is right, it is sad when anyone goes through a hard time people rush in with smug smiles, and “I told you sos” coming from every end. Wanting the fairy tale is every woman’s dream, and it isn’t about being a gold digger. Every fairy tale is rooted in rescue. It is the hope that someone in a position to save will actually take the time to save a “wretch.” It is dramatic, yes. Some find it silly. But it is the hope that every woman holds on to when looking for her Prince Charming, and the hope that she clings to when things are not good.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Bunny_31/ Bunny_31

    FIGHT LISA FIGHT! Chi-town women never give up or give in. Hold on to your faith girl. THIS TOO SHALL PASS!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/FineBlackTycoon/ FineBlackTycoon

    Lisa, you are a trik, just like in playas club. C’mon now, everybody knew you were with ol boy becuz of his fame and his clout, and he was into you for the same reason. So yes, he is also a trik, and a bigger fool than you because he had more responsibility. Yall two just wanted to bask in the good parts of being together, and not working thru a marriage. Lisa needs to get herself together becuz how many divorces are you gonna go thru? You tryin to be the female Steve Harvey??

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Sweet__Dream/ Sweet__Dream

    I don’t get how some of you guys can call her a trick, and gold-digger. She had her own money before marrying this man. And no she wasn’t no Oprah but she could damn sure take care of her and her own. I hate when people get so caught up in the lives of everyone else. I aint gonna front I read the gossip but I know you can’t believe everything you read and hear. Get out these peoples business and stop trying to pass judgment.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/blackangel55/ blackangel55

    Lisa, I am so sorry for what you are going through, but please know this that GOD is a good GOD, he sits high and looks low..and for all the hurt, pain and anger you feel take it to him and ask him for his strength, peace and love and most of all for him to fix this mess. I have heard different rumors as to what happened but never thought it was what I am hearing. I know you dont know me and if you read this Please Hold your head up, stand and be the beautiful strong black woman you are. As for the turkeys thats calling you a gold digger and a trick apparently he dont know anything about you and havent tried to find out..There are a lot of women that have their own and do not have to be those names. Pray baby and leave it all in GODs hand, he will bring you through with all my love to you and your daugther..PS I love your movies..Take care and GOD BLESS

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/unknown_math/ unknown_math

    now when someone gets in your business your ready to fight and s**t… so leave that b***h alone… and stop bumping yal fuc’n gums. I have a question? How come you don’t know where man is? lol fuk’n nothing ass b***hes… yeaha I fuc’n said it… NOTHING ASS B***HES GET SOME FUK”N BUSINESS! this why yo s**t fuc’d up cuz you always in somebody else’s s**t.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/terrorx123/ terrorx123

    What a crazy fool to let this great looking woman go. Once again we man always find ways to screw up a good thing. Bunny is right fight and this will make you stronger. Believe me I would always be your side.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Ms_Jackson206/ Ms_Jackson206

    Lisa, is a beautiful, strong woman who is good at taking things in stride, just taking what life gives her and making it positive. ALthough she is hurt, she’ll pull through and remain on top like she always does.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/FLEETWOOD85/ FLEETWOOD85

    lisa will be just fine …. BY THE WAY SHE IS FINE AND SHE STILL HAS A GOOD FAN BASE.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Hiram_151/ Hiram_151

    Always remeber this quote my Father told me as a young man… in life you have those who don’t know tell and talk S*@T .. and then you have those who do know don’t talk and tell. so Lisa reguardless what anybody thinks or make comments about you and what they may think your lifestyle is, you keep living your life to the fullest… and keep what ever god your worship first and you will be fine. and my prayers to you… God Bless

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/nappyrhino/ nappyrhino

    “What a crazy fool to let this great looking woman go.”

    just remember this little axiom: “no matter how fine she is, someone, somewhere is sick of her sh!t.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/nappyrhino/ nappyrhino

    “What a crazy fool to let this great looking woman go. Once again we man always find ways to screw up a good thing.”

    two axioms for you to ponder:

    not all that glitters is gold

    no matter how fine she is, someone, somewhere is sick of her sh!t.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Mz-ATTITUDE/ Mz-ATTITUDE

    You Will Get Threw It….Just Be Strong

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/2frosty4u03/ 2frosty4u03

    iamhandsome i agree with you wholeheartedly people act like they not in it for what it’s worth. i remember a t.v show that aired some time ago, with people who acted and were looking for work. lisa was one of them, struggling. it’s sad to see what people would give up to make it big. look at diana ross, she stepped on many heads to get where she got. now look at her…hmmm. i don’t feel sorry for her. you can’t be with someone if you aren’t equally yoked. since folks are preaching the word. you forgot this one. did they seek a minister to approve, and take test to see if this would work out? i doubt it. no pain, no gain.

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