The more people delve into Steve Harvey’s blended family, the murkier it gets. There’s talk that his current wife, Marjorie, may have swayed Steve to favor her kids over his own biological children. It’s unsettling to think about how easily Steve seemed to buy into this dynamic and why his own kids can’t stand their stepmother.
It’s hard not to feel a bit disturbed when you realize how quickly Steve moved on from me to Marjorie. We all know Steve had his two eldest daughters, Brandy and Carly, during his first marriage with Marcia. Besides them, he also has a son, Broderick Harvey Jr., from that marriage. Then, there’s his son, Winton Harvey, from his second marriage to Mary Shackleford. And after tying the knot with Marjorie, he expanded his family by adopting her son, Jason, and her two daughters, Morgan and Laurie.
Let’s talk about Steve Harvey’s blended family for a moment. There’s a noticeable difference in how he treats his adopted kids with Marjorie compared to his biological ones. Rumor has it that Marjorie kinda pushes him to favor her kids more. It’s sad to hear that Steve’s older daughters, Brandy and Carly, aren’t exactly besties with Marjorie. You can tell because they’re often MIA from the family gatherings Marjorie throws to prove everything’s hunky-dory. I mean, come on, who skips out on Christmas with their fam? It’s not just one of them flaking out; it’s both, every time. That says a lot about how they must feel about hanging out with Marjorie. Who’d be thrilled about spending time with someone who seems to be keeping them from their dad?
Honestly, I believe Marjorie convinced Steve to love her children more than his own. Steve had already willingly abandoned his first and second families, so it probably wasn’t hard for Marjorie to sway him. Back when he was poor, his first family meant everything to him. But once he started getting rich, he began to change. He spent his days working and his nights at comedy clubs, honing his craft, while Marcia stayed home with the kids. Over time, Steve spent less and less time with them, eventually deciding his career was more important than his family. As a result, they had no real relationship with him. I didn’t really have my dad fully in my life until I was 16.
After Steve divorced his first wife, Marcia, she was left to raise their 13-year-old daughters and two-year-old son on her own. Steve initially paid child support, but his explanation for abandoning his family was shocking: “Well, we’ve had this conversation. He had to understand the decision I made at 25. Come on, man. Come on, 25. I had twins at 25. What was I doing making decisions?” Marcia, of course, wanted to figure out her own life, but she couldn’t because she was left with the full responsibility of their three children.
Before his divorce from Marcia was even finalized, Steve had already moved on with his second wife, Mary. The same pattern repeated itself. Now, Steve Harvey is on his third marriage, with his current wife having been his mistress during his second marriage. Despite this tumultuous history, many in the Black community still look to him as an authority on Black dating.
When Steve started dating Marjorie, Mary was abruptly cut off from the lifestyle she had enjoyed with him. The designers who once clamored for her to wear their clothes no longer answered her calls. Marjorie went to great lengths to keep Steve all to herself. She not only manipulated her way into Steve’s life but also ensured her children had no contact with their biological fathers.
Take her first husband, the drug lord Jim L. Talented, for example. After he got out of prison, Jimmy told the Globe that he and his kids began spending time together again. But that changed when Marjorie entered the picture. “All those years, I could call night or day, and she was always there for me. But when she met him, that phone was cut off the next day,” he said.
Jim wrote a tell-all book detailing the criminal activities from their drug era. He told Radar Online that he hesitated to share his explosive story because of his children, but decided to proceed because of Marjorie’s actions. “I have no allegiance to Marjorie. She showed her hand, and I’m going to tell my story. It doesn’t matter if she knows about it. I’m pouring my heart out. No one knows what happened but me and Marjorie,” he explained.
So, the question arises: Can Marjorie manage to sway Steve into loving her children and treating them even better than his own biological kids? That’s open to interpretation. However, there was a moment when Steve shared with People magazine that his older children eventually forgave him for leaving them. He recounted their words, saying, “They said to me, ‘Dad, we didn’t understand why you left us, but we know now. You had to go. You didn’t just belong to us; you belonged to the world.'” That revelation hit me hard emotionally. Nevertheless, despite apparent reconciliation, Steve still seems to show favoritism towards his adopted children, especially Lori, over his biological offspring. It’s clear that Steve Harvey has a strong bond with Lori.
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There were rumors floating around about tensions brewing within the family because of Steve’s strong bond with his adopted kids, especially Laurie. According to a close source, some of the siblings were feeling a bit jealous of Laurie, who seemed to be in the spotlight all the time. The source spilled, “Steve’s got four kids from previous marriages and three step-kids with Marjorie. He treats Marjorie’s kids like his own, but it’s causing some drama among the blended Harvey clan.” It seems like Steve’s go-to move to smooth things over is to throw money around, buy gifts, or just duck into another room to puff on a cigar.
When it comes to Lori, Steve has always been vocal about his protectiveness towards her, understanding the challenges she faces. He shared, “Lori came to me saying she didn’t want to go to college anymore, which caught me off guard. But she had a plan. It’s been amazing watching her grow. I’m extra protective of her because I know the hurdles she’s up against. She’s always had her heart set on being a businessperson.”
But it’s fair to wonder if the other kids need just as much protection, especially considering they’ve grown up in the same environment. In fact, the older ones might need even more support, dealing with the spotlight and criticism on a daily basis.
