Influencer Mikayla Nogueira Reveals Reason She Divorced Husband Cody Hawken in Shocking New Interview

Mikayla Nogueira, a prominent beauty influencer, recently opened up about her divorce from Cody Hawken, providing insight into the challenges the couple faced during their three-year marriage. The couple finalised their divorce in July 2024, revealing that their separation had been a gradual process marked by significant personal struggles on both sides.

In a podcast episode titled On Purpose, hosted by Jay Shetty, Nogueira shared her perspective for the first time since the breakup. The influencer discussed how her burgeoning career as a social media content creator, combined with Hawken’s ongoing battle with addiction, contributed to the dissolution of their relationship.

Nogueira and Hawken tied the knot in July 2021, nearly two years after their engagement. Their relationship began when Nogueira’s career was on the rise. She recounted how they met through Tinder while Hawken was in rehab for substance use in Massachusetts. At that time, both were eager to share their life changes with someone who understood their circumstances. However, Nogueira noted that Hawken’s struggles with her growing fame created strain.

While she described her husband as supportive initially, Nogueira revealed that the reality of her fame was far more overwhelming than either of them anticipated. “I don’t think he or I understood the scale of what was going to be,” she reflected. The increasing attention took a toll on both her mental health and on their partnership. With a growing number of online critical comments directed at her, Nogueira confessed she became emotionally detached, which adversely affected her ability to be a supportive partner.

As their relationship progressed, Hawken faced multiple relapses, including one shortly after their wedding. Nogueira recounted a particularly frightening instance when he came to her in tears, revealing he had been drinking secretly for months. In another alarming episode, she discovered him unconscious at home, fearing he had overdosed and promptly called for emergency help. Although he survived, such experiences left Nogueira feeling deeply unsettled.

As their marriage continued, Nogueira sensed that Hawken had changed significantly, becoming someone unrecognisable from the man she had married. She expressed a desire to support him through his recovery, but acknowledged that he needed to take personal responsibility for his sobriety. “I wanted to help him as much as I could, but he was the one that had to want to be sober,” she noted, recognising that her demanding career often diverted her attention away from their domestic difficulties.

Interestingly, Nogueira admitted that her professional life eventually became a coping mechanism, albeit unhealthy, for dealing with the strain in their marriage. “It’s intriguing how my career played a massive role in the destruction of my marriage, but also what saved me from it,” she said.

The couple made the bittersweet decision to pursue divorce on Christmas Day 2024, shortly after Hawken entered rehab again. Despite attempts to reconcile during his recovery, another relapse led to a pivotal argument that made Nogueira realise their marriage could not continue. “Within a week, Cody moved out completely,” she explained, underscoring the rapid progression to formalising their separation.

Upon the finalisation of their divorce, Nogueira expressed a sense of relief and hope for the future. She described shedding tears of joy as she contemplated a new chapter in her life. “We had a beautiful five years together, but also five really difficult years,” she stated, expressing gratitude for the lessons learned through their experiences.

Hours after the podcast episode aired, Hawken took to social media to convey his readiness to move forward in life. While he did not directly address Nogueira’s revelations, his statement hinted at a desire for personal growth and healing.

As both individuals navigate their new realities, it is clear that personal struggles and a transformative journey took centre stage in their relationship. With newfound clarity, they embark on separate paths, each focused on self-discovery and healing after their shared experiences.