Was Malcolm-Jamal Warner married? All on his relationships with Regina King, Michelle Thomas & Karen Malina White

Malcolm-Jamal Warner dated Michelle Thomas, Karen Malina White, and Regina King before marrying privately between 2016–2017 and starting a family.

Updated on: Jul 22, 2025, 02:22:27 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role in 'The Cosby Show' as Bill Cosby's son, Theo Huxtable, passed away from drowning while vacationing in Costa Rich with his family. Warner was a married man and his survived by his daughter and wife; however, he had chosen not to make their identities public.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Although Malcolm-Jamal Warner reportedly got married sometime between 2016 and 2017, he had a very public dating life with some of the big names in Hollywood. Among the Hollywood stars he was in a relationship with was Michelle Thomas, fellow actor in The Cosby Show; then there was Karen Malina White, also a Cosby Show cast member; and eventually, Warner dated Regina King till around 2013.

Here's everything you need to know about Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s past relationships:

Michelle Thomas

Michelle Thomas and Malcolm-Jamal Warner somewhere between 1988 to 1994. They met on 'The Cosby Show,' as Thomas played the girlfriend of Theo, the character played by Warner. They remained together till Thomas' death 1998 from cancer. Warner was reportedly by his side when she died.

Karen Malia White

Malcolm-Jamal Warner dated Karen Malia White roughly from 2000 to 2007, for around seven years. She and Warner met at The Cosby Show, first during the 1990s, as she played Charmaine Brown from 1990 to 1992. Some reports had claimed that White and Warner had gotten married, but White later clarified that it was just long-term dating.

Also read: Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies at 54: All on his wife, children and family

Regina King

Warner's relationship with Regina King was his last public relationship before he got married and started a private family life. King and Malcolm-Jamal Warner met at the Cosby Show in the 1980s, and their friendship turned into romance around 2010-11. King revealed in an interview that their 2013 split was initiated by Warner as he “wasn’t feeling it anymore.” She that it left her “heartbroken.”

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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