All You Need To Know About Martin Lawrence's Love Life: From Wives To Relationships

The name Martin Lawrence is a household name. Fans have seen his hit movie Bad Boys and his recent appearance in Mindcage. Lawrence showed off his diverse acting skills. Thanks to his memorable acting journey, Martin found massive limelight. As such, the fans closely watched the legendary actor's life.

Martin tasted the fruit of success in his career. However, the same cannot be said about the Bad Boys actor's love life. Lawrence faced many heartbreaks over the years. The talented comic/actor tied the knot twice. But sadly, Martin's two marriages ended after a few years into the barrel. Here's what we know about the Death at a Funeral star's ex-wife and relationships.

Martin Lawrence Married His First Wife, Patricia Southall, Three Years After Meeting!

Martin Lawrence met his first wife, Patricia Southall, in the summer of 1992. Moreover, Lawrence and Southall first locked eyes in Richmond at the Def Comedy Jam! Patricia was working with the former Mayor of Richmond, Douglas Wilder.

Southall and her then-husband, Martin, dated for over a year. Likewise, three years after they first met, Lawrence and his first wife exchanged their vows in 1995.

Martin and his then-wife, Patricia, became busy the year they married. Also, the duo, Lawrence and his first wife welcomed their only child the following year. Their initial year as husband and wife went on smoothly. But by 1997, the comic and his spouse finalized divorce.

When did Lawrence and Southall give birth to her first kid?

The Bad Boys star and his ex-wife, Southall, welcomed their child the following year after their wedding. Moreover, Lawrence and Patricia became the parents of Jasmin Page Lawrence on January 15, 1996.

Martin Lawrence Then Married His Second Wife, Shamicka Gibbs!

After the divorce, Martin Lawrence started dating Shamicka Gibbs. Interestingly, unlike his first marriage, Martin decided to take things slow with his then-girlfriend. Lawrence and Gibbs stayed in a relationship of boyfriend and girlfriend for a long time.

Lawrence and Shamicka dated for over a decade. Thirteen years after they dated, Martin finally put a ring on Gibbs. Likewise, the comic and the celebrity chef Shamicka tied the knot on July 10, 2010.

Unlike his low-key first wedding, Martin and his second ex-wife invited many celebrities to their big day. The actor/comic Lawrence invited Eddie Murphy, Denzel Washington, and other 120 guests.

Lawrence fathered Two Daughters With Gibbs!

Martin and his second wife, Shamicka, welcomed two kids before they became husband and wife. Likewise, Lawrence and his then-girlfriend gave birth to their first kid, Iyanna Faith Lawrence, on November 9, 2000.

Two years after Iyanna, Martin and his ex-spouse welcomed another child. Gibbs gave birth to Amara Trinity Lawrence on August 20, 2002. 

Martin's Marriage With Gibbs Lasted Two Years.

The comic and his then-wife, Shamicka, shared over a decade-long relationship. However, Martin's marriage with Gibbs lasted a couple of years. 

Lawrence filed for divorce after marrying Shamicka in 2010, citing irreconcilable differences on April 25, 2012. But the comic and his now-ex-spouse, Gibbs, share joint legal and physical custody of their children Iyannna and Amara.

Lawrence Almost Tied The Knot A Third Time!

After ending his second marriage, Martin Lawrence started dating Roberta Moradfar. Moreover, Lawrence even became engaged to Roberta in 2017. Martin and his then-fiancé, Moradfar, created a massive buzz after their engagement.

In 2024, Roberta and Lawrence have already split. Likewise, the legendary comic and his would-be-third wife had broken off quietly. The age gap between the two could have been a driving factor, as Martin was 52 and Moradfar was 37 when they were engaged.

Roberta found a new beau after her separation from Martin. Likewise, the comic's ex-fiancé shared about her new lover on her Instagram. Currently, Moradfar is dating an army vet, Micah.

Martin was initially engaged to Lark Voorhies!

Before Martin tied the knot with his first wife, Patricia Southall, Lawrence was engaged to Lark Voorhies. When Martin met Southall, the talented comic and Saved By the Bell actress were fiancés.

Like Martin, his ex-fiancés, Lark, saw a successful career. But when it came to wedlocks, Voorhies did not find a successful marriage. Moreover, Lark was married thrice in her life.

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