Did you know John Henton and Kim Fields were an actual item?

With his dry humor and immaculate timing, John Henton has been making us bust out laughing since his days as Overton Wakefield Jones on Living Single, and Milsap Morris on The Hughleys. You’re probably very familiar with the storylines of both of these characters, but how much do you know about John himself? RRG was able to discover some information about him that might surprise you.

The two actors were known for their roles on “Living Single” and is a classic American sitcom that aired from 1993 to 1998 on FOX. Created by Yvette Lee Bowser, the show focuses on the lives, friendships, and romantic entanglements of six African American friends living in a Brooklyn brownstone.

The central character, Khadijah James (played by Queen Latifah), is a strong, independent magazine editor. Her best friends include her cousin, Synclaire (Kim Coles), who is quirky and sweet, and her stylish but sharp-tongued roommate, Regine (Kim Fields). Living across the hall are Maxine Shaw (Erika Alexander), a confident and ambitious lawyer, and the male characters, Kyle Barker (T.C. Carson) and Overton Wakefield Jones (John Henton), who provide comic relief and romantic tension.

The show was groundbreaking for its portrayal of successful, relatable Black characters in urban settings, focusing on career, love, and friendship. It was praised for its humor, strong ensemble cast, and cultural impact. Many credit “Living Single” as a predecessor to shows like “Friends”, which followed a similar format.