Damon Wayans Sr., the Real Mr. Steal Your Girl? Yep, Marlon’s Got Something to Say…
Trey Songz might wanna step aside, because according to Marlon Wayans, there’s a new “Mr. Steal Your Girl” in town — and he’s got the family name to prove it. In a hilariously awkward and kinda messy twist, Marlon just aired out some serious Wayans family tea — and it involves his big brother Damon Sr. dating his own nephew’s ex.
Let’s just take a moment to appreciate how Hollywood always finds a way to outdo itself when it comes to personal drama. And when your family's full of comedians? The mess comes with a punchline.
"Damon, you gotta stop doing that!" – Marlon, probably every Thanksgiving
It all started when Damon Wayans Sr. went on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast with Shannon Sharpe — and casually dropped a bomb that set off a whole new conversation. During the chat, Damon Sr. admitted, straight-faced, that he dated a woman who used to be involved with his own nephew. Wild, right? And he didn’t just go on one or two dates with her — he fell in love.
“I was in love with her,” Damon Sr. told Sharpe like it was just another Tuesday. And when Sharpe called him out for going after a family member’s ex — which, let’s be honest, is usually a hard no — Damon’s defense was… let’s say, unique.
The Infamous "Jackson 5" Comment — Did He Really Say That?
Yes. Yes, he did.
In what might be one of the most unexpected analogies of 2025, Damon Sr. jokingly compared his situation to the Jackson 5, referencing Jermaine Jackson’s infamous marriage to Alejandra Oaziaza — who just happened to be his younger brother Randy Jackson’s ex.
“Come on, you ain’t never did the Jackson 5?” Damon said, cracking up. Um… most of us would say no, Damon. Definitely not.
But Damon wasn’t done justifying his actions. He went on to claim that the dating pool in California is small — “like, real small,” according to him. “This was probably around 2001 or 2002,” he added, brushing off the drama like it was ancient history.
A Broken Heart and a Rebound?
So, what led him to fall for his nephew’s ex in the first place?
According to Damon Sr., this all happened after his divorce from Lisa Thorner, his wife from 1984 to 2000 and the mother of his four children — including New Girl and Let’s Be Cops star Damon Wayans Jr. Damon said he was flying solo for about two years after the split and then — boom — he caught feelings. Hard.
“I got divorced, and I was by myself for two years,” he shared on the podcast. “Then I saw her and I was just like, ‘Oh my God, I’m in love.’”
He even claims he got the green light from his nephew before moving forward with the relationship. Whether that’s 100% true or not… let’s just say the jury’s still out.
Meanwhile, Marlon Wayans Is Over Here Cracking Jokes (and Lowkey Throwing Shade)
When TMZ caught up with Marlon and asked about the headlines, he did not hold back. “Damon, you gotta stop doing that,” Marlon said, shaking his head with that signature Wayans wit.
And apparently, this isn’t Damon Sr.’s first offense. “This isn’t the first time,” Marlon said with a look that basically screamed, there’s more to this story. He went on to dub his big bro as “the girlfriend-stealing bandit in the Wayans family.” Ouch.
In classic Marlon fashion, he kept it playful — but you could tell there was a sprinkle of “Come on, man, really?” in there. “Even the ugly ones,” he said, “he takes them all.”
Some Golden Marlon Wayans Quotes We’ll Never Forget:
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“Damon’s the girlfriend-stealing bandit in the Wayans family.”
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“It’s not what brothers and siblings and uncles and nephews do.”
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“You gonna stop this, Damon.”
He even admitted that the family has a mutual unspoken rule — basically, don’t bring a girl around Damon Sr. “He’s a true player,” Marlon laughed. “We all know not to bring a girl around D.”
Cue the Awkward Family Reunions…
Let’s be real: family dinners must be weird after this kind of situation. Damon Sr. even joked himself that “family gatherings is awkward” now. You don’t say!
Imagine pulling up to the family BBQ and realizing your uncle used to date your ex — and he’s still trying to play it cool while holding a plate of ribs. Yeah… we’re cringing, too.
Okay, So What’s the Real Lesson Here?
We all know families are messy. But this? This is a whole new level. The Wayans brothers have always been known for their humor, but every now and then, the jokes hit a little too close to home.
And while Damon Sr. might have played it off with charm and confidence, and Marlon gave it the usual comic twist, there’s definitely a little bit of truth buried in all those laughs.
So here’s what we learned:
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Just because you can date someone, doesn’t mean you should.
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The dating pool in LA may be small, but the world is still big enough to not dip into your nephew’s exes.
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When your whole family’s famous, even your most awkward relationship choices will go viral.
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And most importantly… never bring your date around Uncle Damon.
Final Thoughts
Look, families are complex. The Wayans clan has always been one of the most talented, tight-knit — and clearly entertaining — families in the business. But this little detour into “uncle-nephew-ex-girlfriend love triangle territory”? Yeah, that one’s gonna live on the internet forever.
At the end of the day, Damon Sr. might be a legendary comic, but when it comes to romance, even legends make some eyebrow-raising moves. Thankfully, Marlon’s out here keeping it real (and hilarious), reminding us that sometimes the biggest laughs come from the most unexpected places… like your big brother stealing your cousin’s girlfriend.
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