Steve Harvey's Happy Homelife & Marriage Including Seven Children

Feb 12, 2022 by apost team

Most of us know Steve Harvey as a comedian and the host of the TV show “Family Feud.” He has also graced the screen by hosting other programs such as the “Miss Universe” competition, “Judge Steve Harvey” and “The Steve Harvey Show.” This talented man has also worked as a businessman and has even written four books.

However, what many people may not be aware of is that Harvey went through many struggles before finding his way to fame. This man would do anything for his kids, and it’s evident that his children and step-children greatly appreciate the sacrifices he’s made along the way.

While it may feel like Harvey has been a part of our lives and an active member of Hollywood forever, he wasn’t born into fame. Growing up, he tried his hand at just about every job imaginable to make ends meet, including working as a boxer and a mailman. Harvey’s dream, though, was to make it big in the world of stand-up comedy. However, he suffered a string of failures, and was even homeless for several years.

Through it all, Harvey did everything he could to provide for his children. Nowadays, he is able to celebrate all of his accomplishments alongside them, giving them the best life possible and proving that you can overcome any hardship as long as you have your loved ones by your side. Although Harvey has faced some heartache in his personal life, he is now happily married and has seven children. Read on to find out about his big, beautiful family.

Going Through Hardships

Harvey was born on Jan. 17, 1957, in Welch, West Virginia. His full name is actually Broderick Stephen Harvey Sr. as he was named after actor Broderick Crawford from the TV series “Highway Patrol.” Harvey and his family later moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated from Glenville High School in 1974. He had a severe stuttering problem as a child, but worked hard to overcome it – something that is definitely apparent in all of his work on television and radio. After finishing high school, Harvey went on to attend Kent State University and West Virginia University.

It wasn’t long before Harvey found his calling and performed his first stand-up comedy routine in 1985. However, finding his passion did not mean that he was finding success, as he actually struggled to make ends meet. According to PEOPLE, Harvey found himself living in his car for three years during the late 1980s when he performed gigs that did not provide a hotel. He even showered at gas stations or swimming pool showers.

This was not the only tribulation Harvey was going through during this point in his life. He was also dealing with heartbreak, as his first marriage to Marcia Harvey ended in 1994. They tied the knot in 1981 and had two children together. 

Harvey did not give up on love, though, and married again to a woman named Mary Shackelford. They were married from 1996 until 2005 and had one child together, but the marriage was not meant to last. Fortunately for the comedian, better times were ahead, as a new wife and a new job opportunity were right around the corner.

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Finding Success

In June 2007, Harvey married Marjorie Bridges, the woman who he says is responsible for making him the man he is today and completely changing his life for the better. Bridges was already a mother to three children, all of whom Harvey happily adopted, according to The Sun.

The good news for Harvey didn’t end there, as he began hosting the highly loved game show “Family Feud” in September 2010. While Harvey was already establishing a career for himself prior to this gig, landing the hosting job on the game show further cemented himself as a professional television host.

Harvey has since gone on to become a well known and adored star, finding plenty of fame and success along the way. Celebrity Net Worth reported that Harvey’s estimated net worth is $200 million with an average salary of $45 million. He earned about $90 million from 2017 to 2019 from several different business ventures, and also earns at least $10 million as the host of “Family Feud.”

His family was always supportive of his career and appreciative for the sacrifices he made along the way, proving that he has a lot of love to give to his beautiful wife and seven children. Harvey’s children from his first wife are his two twin daughters Brandi and Karli and his son Broderick Harvey Jr. His marriage to Shackelford gave him his fourth child and his second son Wynton. Harvey’s marriage to his current wife, Bridges, blessed him with three more children, as he graciously adopted Morgan, Lori and Jason.

His Talented Children

All of Harvey’s children are extremely bright and talented, and are doing their best to find success. According to The Sun, Brandi is a founder of Beyond Her – an online meal prep website for women. The brand’s mission is “to bring active wellness to women of color in collaborative and transformative ways to elevate the mind, body and spirit.”

Karli is a public speaker who is using her name for good as she actually mentors through the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, according to The Sun. Broderick is another Harvey child who is doing his part to give back, as he works at the Harvey foundation while also owning his own clothing line called Need Money Not Friends. Jason is also an owner of a fashion line, owning the luxury women’s footwear company Yevrah.

Harvey’s other children have shown great interest in the entertainment industry. Morgan is a pastry chef, obtaining her culinary degree from the Culinary Institute of America where she specialized in baking and pastry. Morgan has also appeared on “The Steve Harvey Show” to showcase her recipes. 

Wynton is an aspiring photographer and Lori is a model who has appeared in a few magazines. According to The Sun, Lori began dating actor Michael B. Jordan in November 2020, and the two are still happily together. Thankfully, her dad approves, as Harvey called Jordan a “nice guy.”

Harvey’s big family is still expanding. According to Good Housekeeping, he and his wife have six grandchildren together: Benjamin, Elle, Noah, Rose, Ezra and Marley Jean. That’s a lot of love to go around!

What do you think about Steve Harvey’s life and career? Were you surprised to find out how big his family is? Let us know, and be sure to pass this along to your loved ones, too.