Mary Lee Harvey was an American professional make-up artist has better recognized as the second but ex-wife of Steve Harvey, who was a famous American television presenter, actor, game show host, comedian as well as a radio personality.
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Mary Lee Harvey was born in Texas, in the United States of America. Her birth name was Mary Lee Shackelford. She holds an American nationality and belongs to African-American ethnicity. Her zodiac sign is Libra. Discussing her parents there was no such information available about her parent’s names and their profession. There was also nothing to discuss her siblings and childhood days as well.
But according to some sources, it has been reported that Mary’s hometown was in Delhi, Louisiana. It has been said that her mother has raised her along with her nine siblings on a meager weekly paycheck from her father. Mary has grown up in an ineffective family. She has claimed to be abused as a child. Her parents always isolated her and her siblings to keep them from saying things about what was happening inside their home.
Mary Lee Harvey Relationship Status
Talking about Mary Lee’s relationship status, the two lover birds met for the first time in a comedy club in Arlington, Texas in 1989, while Steve Harvey was working as a stand-up comedian. It grew up an instant connection between Mary Lee and Steve after meeting each other and they both fall in love at first sight. After dating for almost seven years and knowing each other very well, finally, they married together on 21st June 1996.
Along with Steven Mary has a child. Mary has given birth to her son named, Wynton Harvey, who was born on 18th July 1997. They both enjoying their married life with a child but couldn’t continue their relationship for long as there were several ups and downs appears in their married life. So despite being together for almost 17 years they both filed for divorce in 2005. After 9 years of happy married life, their divorce was finalized on 3rd December 2005.
According to reports, there were many reasons available that led to their break up but the major one has appeared from Steve’s side. Steve has an extramarital affair with Marjorie Bridges aka Marjorie Elaine Harvey while they were married. This has not accepted by Mary and she filed for divorce. After their divorce mary said that Steve has killed her soul and cause her much mental pain and suffering.
Later, after their divorce, there was also a custody battle between them over Wynton who was then only eight years old. But finally, Steve has ended up winning the battle between them in 2011 and took his son with him.
Mary Lee Harvey’s Husband Steve Harvey’s Other Relationship
Mary Lee has not Steves first wife. Steve has previously married Marcia Whitman aka Marcia Harvey in 1980. Along with her, Steve has three children, two twin daughters, and one son. His twin daughters’ names were Karli Harvey and Brandi Harvey, they both were born in the year 1982. His sons’ name was Broderick Harvey Jr., who was born in 1992. During their marriage steve has an extramarital affair with Mary Lee Harvey. Thus they ended up their relationship being divorced in 1994, just two years before Steve has Married Mary Lee in 1996.
During his marriage life with Mary Lee Harvey, Steve has an extramarital affair with Marjorie Bridges aka Marjorie Elaine Harvey. So, in the year 2005, after his divorce from Marry, Steve has married for the third time in his life Marjorie Elaine Harvey in the year 2007, just after two years divorcing Mary. So, Marjorie was his present wife. Along with her Steve also have three children. Two daughters, and one son. His elder daughter Morgan Harvey was born in 1987. His son Jason Harvey was born in 1991 and his younger daughter Lori Harvey was born in 1997.
Mary Lee Harvey Professional Career
Talking about Mary Lee’s career, she has started her career as an American professional makeup artist and she also makes a living out of it. Except for this, there was no information available about her professional career. Though, she has involved in another job after her divorce from Steve.
Steve Harvey’s Professional Career
On the other hand, talking about Mary Lee’s husband Steve’s professional career, he was an extremely talented guy, who has established his career in various ways such as an American television presenter, comedian, actor, broadcaster, author, game show host as well as a businessman.
In the year 2000, Steve’s a daily talk-radio Morning Show has launched. From the beginning, this show has only aired in Los Angeles and Dallas. Later this show has aired on various stations across the country and also gained national attention.
In the year 2003, Steve has played the role of comedian as well as a host in the show named, “Steve Harvey’s Big Time Challenge”. Later this show has aired on WB Network until 2005. During this time Steve also wrote a book named “Steve Harvey’s Big Time”.
After successfully established his name on television and stage, now steve has started to act in several movies such as-
- The Fighting Temptations (2003)
- You Got Served (2004)
- Johnson Family Vacation (2004)
- Racing Stripes (Supporting Role) (2005)
In the year 2005, after his divorce from Mary Lee, he has proved himself as an all-rounder likely, an actor, an author, an entertainer, as well as a tv host. He has written several popular books such as “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man” in 2009 and “Straight Talk, No Chaser” in 2010. In the yearc2012, he has starred in a very p[popular movie called “Think Like a Man”.
This famous comedian has also offered to host various programs. He hosted Miss Universe. In The year 2015, he has called to host the Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas. He also hosts another program which has been permitted in March 2016, called “Little Big Shots”.
From, his entire career Steve has owned several awards such as-
- Prestigious Daytime Emmy Award 5 times in different nominations.
- The NAACP Image Award 14 times.
- The BET Humanitarian Award in 2011.
- The 39th People’s Choice Award in the category ‘Favorite New Talk Show Host’.
In the year 2015, he also got The Greatest achievement as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Mary Lee Harvey Net Worth And salary
When it comes to celebrities people also want to know how much Mary Lee Harvey’s net worth Was and what was her Salary? She has an estimated net worth of around $5 million. She has earned this sum of net worth through her success in her various endeavors. Her salary was around $60,900 per year which she earns as a professional makeup artist. With this sum, she definitely lives a luxurious life.
On the other hand, her ex-husband Steve Harvey’s estimated Net Worth of around $160 million, which he earns from his various professional careers such as an actor, television presenter, author broadcaster, and businessman, and his salary is about $40 million.
Apart from this, Mary has also received a monthly allowance of $40,000 from her ex-husband Steve as welfare and adjustment care after her divorce, but the allowance has lasted for only four months.
Mary Lee Harvey Age
When it comes to celebrities and their personal affairs, no doubt, the fans are always curious to know about all the small things. In this case, people are want to know how old was Mary Lee Harvey? Mary was born on 20th October 1960 in Texas, in the United States of America. As per wiki, she is now 60 years old.
Mary Lee Harvey Height and Weight
As all we know, fans are always curious to know about all the small things and knock them every moment like how tall was Mary Lee Harvey and what was her weight? She has been able to attain a height of 5 feet 7 inches which is also equivalent to 170 cm. She has also a decent bodyweight that mirrors her character and reflects on her personality. Her bodyweight around 65 kg which is equivalent to 121 lbs. She looks quite fit at that age also.
Facts On Mary Lee Harvey That Might Surprised You!
- Mary Lee Harvey’s previous name was Mary Lee Shackelford. After her marriage with Steve Hervey, her name has changed.
- She has better recognized and attracts media attention after her marriage with Steve.
- Mary Lee and Steve stay in a relationship for almost 17 years and their marriage life continues for 9 years.
- From their marriage, Mary Lee and Steve have a son named Wynton Harvey. Wynton has six siblings from his father’s side. Their names were Karli Harvey, Brandi Harvey, Broderick Harvey Jr., Jason Harvey, Morgan Harvey, and Lori Harvey.
- Mary Lee has not active on any social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
