Steve Harvey explained the divorce rumors and marriage status with Marcia

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Steve Harvey is a divorced man – twice in fact.

the Family dispute The host is no stranger to ugly divorces and bitter public fights. To that end, he’s not immune to speculation and accusations about his current marriage.

In recent years, wild rumors have spread about his relationship with Marjorie Harvey.

So the real question is: Is Steve headed toward divorce number three? They say absolutely not; Their friends say otherwise.

Steve Harvey and his wife Marjorie Harvey in June 2019.
Steve Harvey and Marjorie Ellen Harvey arrive at WACO Theater Center’s 3rd Annual Wearable Arts Gala at The Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport on June 1, 2019. (Image source: Greg DeGuire/Getty Images)

Rumors have been circulating claiming that the popular and controversial TV host and his wife have separated due to multiple affairs on her part.

According to these claims, Marjorie Harvey’s alleged cheating involved both the couple’s bodyguard and their chef.

The same rumor claims that this painful (but impressive) betrayal led to Marjorie demanding a $200 million divorce settlement from Steve.

Steve Harvey in October 2022.
Steve Harvey attends the second NBA preseason game between the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks at Etihad Arena on October 08, 2022. (Image source: Francois Niel/Getty Images)

There are many problems with all of this.

the least It may be significant that online estimates place Steve Harvey’s total net worth at around $200 million, which would make for a somewhat lopsided divorce settlement.

In August of 2023, Steve Harvey made a personal appearance at the Atlanta business event, Invest Fest.

according to Los Angeles TimesSteve Harvey quashed cheating and divorce rumors.

Steve Harvey wants everyone to know that he and Marjorie are ‘fine’

“I’m fine. Marjorie’s fine,” Steve Harvey announced to the crowd.

He said, “I don’t know what you’re all doing, but find something else to do, because we’re fine. Lord have mercy on us.”

“Sometimes… you want to respond, but I don’t have time for rumors and gossip,” Steve commented.

“God was good to me. I still shine.”

Steve Harvey and his wife Marjorie Harvey in 2016.
Steve Harvey and his wife Marjorie pose in front of the Chanel Spring/Summer 2017 ready-to-wear fashion show, on October 4, 2016. (Photo credit: François Guillot/AFP via Getty Images)

Only weeks later, Economic times It was reported that Steve Harvey fired his social media manager.

Some quickly linked it to divorce rumours, but the TV presenter explained that this was the result of an uncharacteristically negative tweet from the account.

“My husband and I don’t usually stop to process all the crap and lies that are spread about us,” Marjorie Harvey admitted on Instagram.

“But to whom much is given, much is required. And I understand that with my platform comes a kind of responsibility to those who may not be as strong as us.”

Steve Harvey and his wife Marjorie Harvey in 2016.
Steve Harvey and his wife Marjorie Harvey attend the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino on December 20, 2015. (Image source: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Steve Harvey is divorced – from his first two wives

Steve and Marjorie married in 2007. He credited her with making him a better person.

In 1996, he married Mary Harvey. Their marriage officially ended in December of 2005.

Before that, he married Marcia Harvey in 1981.

They remained married until 1994.

Steve Harvey in December 2019.
Steve Harvey speaks on stage during the Miss Universe 2019 pageant at Tyler Perry Studios on December 08, 2019. (Image source: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Through three marriages, Steve Harvey had seven children – four biological and three adopted.

He had three of his biological children with his first wife, Marcia.

The two welcomed their twin daughters, Brandi and Carly, on August 20, 1982. Nine years later, on April 29, they welcomed their son, Broderick Harvey Jr.

Steve Harvey is a very high profile person due to his career and success. But his first wife was not like that. As such, the reasons for their split were not immediately clear.

Why did Steve Harvey break up with Marcia?

Not everything that happens in the 90s stays in the 90s. Marcia Harvey book 2011, Marcia: Eyes on the Soulreflects on her years of marriage to Steve.

The audience now understands that Steve’s career kept him busy, and that the time he spent away from them caused tension that led to the divorce.

Court records show that Steve did not initially pay alimony or child support to his ex-wife. Two years later, Marcia went to court, where a judge forced the then-dead man to pay what he was owed. Since then, Steve Harvey has patched things up with his ex-wife and kids.

How are Steve and Marjorie doing today?

These days, it seems as if the couple has put the divorce hype behind them to enjoy living together.

In July 2024, Family dispute The host took to X, formerly Twitter, to post a photo of himself and his wife from their romantic vacation in Italy, where they celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary.

“Still strong,” he wrote in the caption, along with fire and heart emojis. The duo looked incredibly comfortable and stylish, as they posed together in formal attire as they cruised the Mediterranean.

Looks like they’ll succeed after all!

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