Shivangi Sinha
Netflix’s ‘Owning Manhattan’ captures the fast-paced world of New York’s leading real estate agents while also highlighting the personal challenges they face. Jade Shenker, who had been shown struggling in her marriage during season 1, returned in season 2 as well. Although she did not openly discuss the details of her personal life, it was evident that she was living independently and approaching each day on her own terms. Her friends were frequently checking in on her and offering support, which made it clear she was navigating this chapter of her life with caution.
Jade and Matt Stopped Living Together in February 2024
In season 1, Jade Shenker confided in her friends that she and her then-husband, Matthew “Matt” Denham, were having serious issues. She had discovered that he had cheated on her several times, which deeply affected their marriage. Throughout the season, Jade was shown trying to sort out her feelings before ultimately deciding to separate from him. By season 2, she was thriving in her commercial real estate work, though some of her personal relationships had shifted due to what she had gone through. She was no longer close to her best friend, Chloe Tucker Caine, because Chloe had remained friends with Matt even after Jade opened up to her about the infidelity.
In February 2024, Jade moved out of the Upper West Side home she once shared with Matt and relocated to a stylish bachelor pad in the Financial District. Although the former residence is still under her name, she has explained that she is leasing it to her mother while adjusting to her new place. Jade has also reentered the dating world and said that she is enjoying the experience, especially since she had been in a relationship or marriage for nearly 19 years. She admits that the months following the separation were difficult, but says she has taken up new activities that bring her joy, such as tennis and dance. The fierce woman has built spaces centered on her own independence. This, she shared, is how she is moving forward.
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Jade and Matt Are Still a Part of Each Other’s Lives
Although Matt Denham has not publicly commented on their relationship, Jade has shared her perspective. She said she remains on good terms with him because of the many years they spent together and the memories they created. She also mentioned that she now wears her wedding ring on her pointer finger as a reminder of a relationship that once meant a great deal to her. While speaking with friends, she acknowledged that Matt had cheated on her more than just a few times and that it had gone on for quite a while, which, she expressed, had ultimately shattered the trust between them.
Jade says she is enjoying the new phase of her life and is not dating anyone seriously at the moment. Regarding her current status, she explained that she is separated. However, she added that it feels essentially the same as being divorced, since both she and her former husband are living independently and moving forward. She remains friendly with some of Matt’s family members due to the bond she built with them during their long marriage, and is handling everything with grace and composure on all fronts.
