Who Is Uzo Aduba’s Husband? All About Robert Sweeting (original) (raw)

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Uzo Aduba and her husband, Robert Sweeting, keep their romance super low-key.

The Orange Is the New Black actress first announced her marriage to the filmmaker in 2021 — one year after they had secretly married in New York.

"For some of us, it can feel like we spend our whole lives waiting for our special someone. My heart, my love — I'm so happy my life started last year with you. You're the best thing that ever happened to me," she wrote on Instagram at the time.

In June 2023, Sweeting and Aduba attended the Tony Awards, where the Miss Virginia star announced her pregnancy. She gave birth to the couple's first child, Adaiba Lee Nonyem, in November 2023.

Aduba told PEOPLE in September 2024 that from the beginning, Sweeting made her "feel safe."

“I felt safe to be all of myself around him — not the best of myself, all of myself, my frailties, my vulnerabilities, my weak, ugly parts," she shared. "I felt safe enough to show him that. And when he saw it, he still loved me. I never, and still never, doubted that he loved me.”

Here’s everything to know about Aduba's husband, Robert Sweeting.

He’s a filmmaker

Per his Instagram, Sweeting is a director for Creative Destruction Films, which creates “digital content for web, in-app and social,” as stated on their website. He often gives glimpses of his work on social media, including behind-the-scenes looks on set. In addition to directing, he is also a photographer, recently capturing photos of R&B singer-songwriter, Joe.

He’s certified in scuba diving

In May 2023, Sweeting reflected on “learning to scuba dive and getting certified to dive to 60 ft.” on Instagram. “Was a big step for me, especially since I used to be afraid of the water,” he captioned the post at the time. “I conquered my childhood fear of swimming, but I also gained a new appreciation for the ocean. This is just the beginning of my journey towards a healthier lifestyle in 2023. 🤿🌊🐠.”

He’s super close with his mom

Robert Sweeting and Uzo Aduba at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards held at L.A. Live on September 19, 2021.

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Sweeting often shares tributes to his mom on social media.

For Mother’s Day in 2023, the filmmaker shared a handful of childhood photos with his mother, writing, “Happy Mother's Day to an amazing woman. Thank you for always being there for me with your unwavering love, guidance, and support. You are the reason I am the person I am today. Your sacrifices, patience, and endless love have made me a better man. I am extremely grateful for you. Today, I celebrate you and all the amazing things you do as a mother. I love you.”

He ended the post with a handful of hashtags, including “MomGoals,” “MyMomMyHero” and “ThankYouMom.”

He and Aduba got married in 2020

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The couple secretly wed in New York in September 2020. The traditional American ceremony was only attended by their closest family and friends, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Aduba and Sweeting also exchanged vows during a traditional Nigerian wedding ceremony, though it's unclear when that special day occurred.

In September 2023, Aduba shared photos from the traditional Nigerian celebration in honor of the couple's third wedding anniversary.

"This day meant so much to us," she wrote on Instagram. "You have made my entire life better, more full. I am so thankful our souls found each other."

While talking to PEOPLE in September 2024, she admitted that she was "really sad " at first that her wedding would be smaller than what she imagined since it took place early on in the pandemic, but that feeling didn't last long.

“But the minute we started in my sister's backyard, it was perfect. It was more than enough," she said.

He and Aduba choose to keep their relationship personal

During an appearance on Live with Kelly and Ryan in November 2021, Aduba opened up about the couple’s decision to keep their nuptials a secret at first. "We were just taking the year to ourselves to enjoy the time and have some quiet time together, and then we were having our anniversary come up," she said, adding that they celebrated the anniversary in Tulum, Mexico.

They have only made a handful of public appearances together. In September 2021, they made their red carpet debut at the Emmy Awards before attending the Tony Awards together in June 2022.

Robert Sweeting and Uzo Aduba at the 76th Annual Tony Awards in June 2023.

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Sweeting and Aduba welcomed their daughter, Adaiba Lee Nonyem, into the world in November 2023.

"My daughter. I’ve never been in love so quickly, so deeply in my entire life. My heart is full," the actress wrote on Instagram when announcing the arrival of the couple's first child. "Thank you, God. I have joy like a fountain. I have witnessed a miraculous thing."