Meet Martin Lawrence's Ex-Wife, Shamicka Gibbs And His Kids Amid His Weight Loss Transformation

Bad Boys star, Martin Lawrence turned 61 years old on April 16, 2026. Martin has dedicated himself to making viewers laugh for about four decades through his comedy skits. He is currently going viral on social media, not because of his comic timing, but because of his new viral look, which has caught attention amid the buzz around his birthday. Martin has reportedly undergone a dramatic weight-loss transformation, prompting fans to laud his dedication to fitness. According to them, the actor appeared significantly slimmer and healthier, and looked as if he had aged backwards in recent months.

Martin Lawrence attributed his physical change to prioritising his health following his doctor's advice. He shared that he was eating three consistent meals a day without snacks, and staying active. His new look, which he debuted during his stand-up tour, Y'all Still Know What It Is!, has brought attention to his personal life. As of April 2026, he is rumoured to be dating Angie Gonzalez. However, before that, he was married twice. Here's all about his last long-term relationship, which was with his ex-wife, Shamicka Gibbs.

Who is Martin Lawrence's second wife, Shamicka Gibbs?

Shamicka Gibbs is an American entrepreneur, chef, and television personality best known for her appearance on the VH1 reality series, Hollywood Exes and her former marriage to actor and comedian, Martin Lawrence. Born on November 11, 1975, she is 50 years old as of April 2026. Beyond her reality TV stardom, Shamicka has established herself as a successful businesswoman focused on health and wellness. Shamicka is the founder of several Massage Envy SPA franchises across the United States. She launched Micka's Pantry, a line of organic foods, and hosts an event series titled Cooking and Conversing.

Shamicka Gibbs is an advocate of lupus and Celiac disease

Shamicka has been vocal about her journey as a lupus survivor, emphasising the importance of mental strength and not letting the ailment control her mind or body. In addition to lupus, she also has Celiac disease and Sarcoidosis. Following her diagnosis with lupus and Celiac disease in 2011, she has used her platform to raise awareness about these conditions and promote healthy living. Shamicka stated that removing gluten from her diet was the most impactful step she took for her overall well-being. Sharing her determination to live a "healthy, happy, joyful, and less stressful life," Shamicka mentioned:

"Being a lupus survivor, it is very important to take good care of myself. I will never let lupus take over my mind, body, or spirit. Through the grace of God, I am determined to live a healthy, happy, joyful, and less stressful life. Always try to be in control of your health. Don't let it control you. It is ok to indulge occasionally, but we are what we eat."

How did Shamicka Gibbs and Martin Lawrence's love story start?

Martin Lawrence and Shamicka Gibbs reportedly began their relationship in 1997, shortly after Lawrence's divorce from his first wife, Patricia Southall. Martin and Patricia were married from 1995 to 1997 and share one daughter, Jasmin Page Lawrence, who was born on January 15, 1996 and is 30 years old as of April 2026. After the split of the ex-spouses, Martin and Shamicka dated for a long time before getting married. The former couple also reportedly lived together for several years before taking the next big step in their relationship.

Shamicka Gibbs and Martin Lawrence became parents before spouses

Martin Lawrence and Shamicka Gibbs embraced parenthood during their live-in relationship. They welcomed their children, two daughters, before their formal wedding. The ex-spouses share two daughters, Iyanna Faith Lawrence and Amara Trinity Lawrence. Their first child, Iyanna was born on November 9, 2000, and is 25 years old as of April 2026. She is reportedly a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, where she focused on creative writing. Their second daughter, Amara was born after two years of Iyanna's birth. Born on August 20, 2002, she is 23 years old as of April 2026. Amara is an aspiring singer-songwriter who has released some original tracks.

Shamicka Gibbs and Martin Lawrence got married after over a decade of relationship

Martin and Shamicka were together for approximately 15 years before their marriage in 2010. They walked down the aisle on July 10, 2010, in an intimate ceremony at the actor's home in Beverly Hills. The couple had been together for approximately 15 years before tying the knot. The wedding took place in the backyard of Lawrence's Beverly Hills estate. Approximately 120 guests attended the private gathering, including Hollywood stars like Eddie Murphy and Denzel Washington. Their daughters, Amara and Iyana, and his daughter from his previous marriage, Jasmine, served as flower girls for the Martin and Shamicka's wedding.

Why did Shamicka Gibbs and Martin Lawrence get a divorce?

Shamicka Gibbs and Martin Lawrence divorced in 2012, citing irreconcilable differences in their legal filings. According to their official joint statement, the split was a "joint decision to part ways" made with mutual "love and respect." At that time, he requested joint legal and physical custody of their two daughters. Since the divorce, the two have maintained a friendly co-parenting relationship and have been spotted together at public events. While the ex-couple didn't get into the details of their decision to get a divorce, media reports claim that Shamicka faced abuse from Martin's sister, Rae Proctor, during the marriage, leading her  to feel "like she was in prison."

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