Marcia Harvey is widely recognized as the first wife of Steve Harvey, a prominent American television host, entertainer, comic, and producer. The couple tied the knot in 1980 before Steve rose to his vast fame and success. However, their relationship did not last and it was stated that Steve left his first wife while she was pregnant with his child.
Marcia Harvey Personal Details
Full name: Marcia Harvey
Date of birth: January 22, 1955
Age: 68 years
Place of birth: Cleveland, Ohio
Ethnicity: African American
Nationality: American
Spouse: Larry Green (present), Steve Harvey (1980-1994)
Children: Brandi Harvey, Karli Harvey Raymond, and Broderick Harvey, Jr
Marital status: Married
Spouse Name: Steve Harvey (m. 1980-1994), Larry Greene (Present)
Profession: Author & Entrepreneur
Marcia Harvey was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1955. She is an African-American writer who gained fame for being the former wife of the well-known comedian and television presenter, Steve Harvey. Despite their fourteen years of marriage, she steered clear of the public eye whilst they were together.
Steve Harvey deserted his wife and their two daughters while she was pregnant with their third child. In spite of the challenges she encountered, Marcia was able to establish a thriving career in both fashion and writing.
Education & Career
Since she was only 12, Marcia Harvey had already begun writing and was even creating poetry. Although there is not much known about her family or upbringing, it is clear that her enthusiasm for both writing and entrepreneurship was instilled in her from a young age.
After finishing her schooling, Marcia began a career trajectory that included working as a salesperson, taking care of her home, and then eventually thriving as a clothing line entrepreneur after her split from her husband.
In spite of the difficulties in her marriage, which ultimately led to a divorce, Marcia established her own fashion line and had great success. She was also able to support her three children while working full-time as a single parent.
Later in life, she also became a successful author. Her flair for writing was expressed in three works of literature: Marcia: Eyes to the Soul, Marcia: Poems From The Heart, and Marcia: Thoughts From My Mind.
Marcia Harvey & Steve Harvey’s Tumultuous Marriage
Marcia and Steve Harvey were brought together at a get-together held by a mutual acquaintance and subsequently developed a strong connection. After getting hitched in 1980, the Harveys were delighted to welcome twin daughters Karli and Brandi into the world in 1982, and a son, Broderick, came along in 1991.
Sadly, the relationship between Steve and Marcia started deteriorating as Steve gave more of his attention to pursuing a career in comedy, leading to tension between the couple.
Revelations that emerged during the divorce process indicated that Steve had already moved in with his new wife, Mary Lee Harvey, before the divorce between him and his first wife Marcia was finalized. The couple had been at odds since 1990, and Marcia filed for divorce in 1993. It was not until 1994 that the divorce was completed. At the time, Marcia Harvey was expecting their third child.
Following the dissolution of their marriage, Marcia was left to rear their children on her own as Steve had chosen to forego his paternal role in favor of pursuing his career. This resulted in an extended period of estrangement between him and his children, yet the bond between them was eventually mended and they have since established a strong connection.
After her split with Steve Harvey, Marcia sought legal aid and won the lawsuit. The court mandated her ex to cover $5,100 in monthly assistance plus the cost of her legal fees.
However, 14 months later, Marcia Harvey submitted a sworn statement to the court asserting that she had not received a penny from her former husband. Later that year, she was granted $36,000 in overdue child support payments, and Steve was ordered to pay $6,630 every month.
Where is Marcia Harvey now?
After splitting from her ex-husband Steve Harvey, Marcia was able to start anew and eventually found joy and happiness in her marriage to Larry Greene. The couple resides in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, in the United States.
