Marcia Harvey

Marcia Harvey is an African-American author, more famous as the ex-wife of comedic legend and TV host, Steve Harvey. Marcia Harvey has a quiet life, avoiding the attention of the media. While Steve had not yet reached anywhere near the level of success that he has now the couple was married for 14 years. Rumours have been circulating in Hollywood regarding the causes of their split. Some attribute it to Steve Harvey's cheating habits and others attribute it to his decision to pursue an alternative career path to comedy. Her tragic past is believed to be due to Steve's abandonment of her and her two daughters while she was expecting with her third child. Despite the difficulties she was able to establish a successful career in fashion and writer. Her books include "Marcia: Eyes To The Soul", "Marcia" and "Marcia Poems From The Heart". Her children are inspired by her generosity and kindness. Marcia Harvey was raised in an African-American household and isn't financially secure. She began working for the department store 'Saks Fifth Avenue'. Steve met her at a friends' wedding reception. They fell in love and they got married in the year 1980. The couple had twins in 1982. Steve was an insurance salesperson. However, around that time Steve was beginning to become disillusioned by his job and wanted to make his own entertainment business particularly stand-up comedy. Steve and Marcia were unable to get with each other and it was later reported that they'd lived apart since 1990. Marcia Harvey's fame stemmed largely from her marriage to Steve Harvey, and their divorce. While the details of their divorce from 1994 are kept secret, it is certain that Marcia was pregnant with their third child when the whole thing fell apart. Marcia filed for divorce in 1993. Following her divorce and Steve Harvey's refusal to pay alimony and child support, Marcia was forced to go to the court.