Gary Owen Family Drama: A Comedian Heartbreaking Confessions Revealed!

Comedian Gary Owen shares struggles in family life, revealing insights as a white comedian in the Black comedy scene.

Owen describes estranged relationship with racist biological father who fed his ex-wife "dirt" during their divorce.

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Raised by abusive stepfather, Owen feared replicating negative behavior in his own family.

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Owen felt conflicted between male role models - abusive stepfather and disappointing biological father.

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Despite initial distance, Owen and his father grew closer after fame but rifts resurfaced during divorce.

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Owen recalls encountering his father's disapproval during a Reds game amid divorce proceedings.

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Father's actions during divorce included public Facebook posts supporting Owen's ex-wife.

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Owen and ex-wife Kenya Duke finalized their divorce in March 2021 after 23 years together.

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Owen admits to infidelity, initiating divorce in Ohio while Duke filed in California.

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Owen expresses longing to reconnect with his children amid allegations of being a deadbeat father.

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