A look into Steve Harvey’s past wives, divorces, and a whopping USD 60 million lawsuit

Steve Harvey is the jack of all trades. Besides being a famed stand-up comedian, Harvey has successful career stints as a host, an actor, a producer and a writer. He indeed has a Midas touch! However, Harvey’s career was not always rosy, as he has struggled to come to the position he enjoys today. His personal life has been tumultuous as he has faced multiple divorces and a USD 60 million lawsuit. His early life was fraught with tribulations as he worked to the top.

Before becoming famous, Steve Harvey worked in multiple roles, including a boxer, mailman and autoworker. He currently makes about USD 45 million, but earlier he was not so financially stable. Moreover, his past marriages also ended in ugly divorces, which were emotionally and financially traumatising for the comedian. Here’s a look at his past marriages.

Marriage #1 with Marcia Harvey

In 1981, when Harvey struggled to make a name for himself, he married Marcia Harvey. He stayed away from his family as he worked to become an established comedian. This struggle eventually led to a divorce, and the couple separated in 1994. The split was rumored to be the result of Harvey cheating on his wife and deserting her when she was expecting their third child.
Marcia Harvey, however, stayed away from the gossip mills. Since her split, she has published a few books and lives a low-key life.

Marriage #2 with Mary Shackelford
In 1996, Harvey married Mary Shackelford, a make-up artist. It was rumored that Harvey began his relationship with Mary when he was still married to Marcia.
Harvey met Mary in 1989 when he was a stand-up comedian. After seven years, Mary said ‘Yes’ to Harvey’s proposal, and they tied the knot. The marriage lasted for only nine years as the couple separated in 2006. Even after the divorce, Mary stayed silent on their marriage and split. However, she discovered a private letter from Harvey’s mistress, which caused an uproar. In 2011, Mary revealed her side of the story of their marriage and divorce. After her account, things became messy for Harvey. In 2017, Mary filed a USD 60 million lawsuit against Harvey, claiming child torture and breach of contract, which she eventually lost.

Marriage #3 with Marjorie Elaine Harvey
Harvey is married to Marjorie, who founded the Lady Love Couture. He has recently celebrated his 15th anniversary, and the couple has established The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation. Harvey credits Marjorie for reaching the position where he is today.
Currently, Harvey has seven children and multiple grandchildren. He is living a comfortable life with his loving wife and family.