Introduction :
- Shamicka Gibbs is the former wife of actor and writer Martin Lawrence, sometimes going by her married name of Shamicka Lawrence.
- The talented Shamicka is also a chef with her own line of spices and meal service. She also gives regular talks where she shows people how to cook her recipes.
- She is also a reality TV star, having appeared on Hollywood Exes & some other shows.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Shamicka was diagnosed with the immune disorder “Lupus”. The disease can be life-threatening in its more extreme forms, but Gibbs managed to control the disease with a gluten-free diet. The choice to start this diet was also influenced by her being diagnosed as celiac along with her ‘lupus’ condition.
- Shamicka’s relationship with Martin lasted over 15 years, first starting in 1997! They only got married in 2010, and broke up soon in 2012.
- She has two children with her ex-husband Martin Lawrence – Daughter Iyanna Faith Lawrence, born 9th November 2000 and Amara Trinity Lawrence, born on 20th August 2002.
- The reasons for the breakup were never publicly revealed by either person. They share joint custody of their children.
- This was Martin’s second marriage. He had a daughter, Jasmine Page Lawrence (born in 1996) from his first marriage to former Miss Virginia USA Patricia Southall. In 2018, he got engaged again to Roberta Moradfar, who is a nurse by profession.
Early Life and Education :
- Shamicka was born on 11th November 1975 in Los Angeles, California. As a youngster, Shamicka learned how to cook from her grandmother.
- She graduated from Leuzinger high school in 1993.
Business Career, Salary and Net Worth :
- After her divorce, Shamicka went on to appear on reality TV show Hollywood Exes. She also had other TV appearances such as Unsung, Bethenny, Reality Relapse and Hollywood Today.
- Currently, she runs her own business, selling a Spice collection and also T-shirts. Part of this business is the meal service she runs – Micka’s Pantry. The business focuses on organic and gluten-free food, including her spice blend.
- Shamicka owns five branches of the franchise Massage Envy Spa, one of which is located in Westlake Village, California.
- Additionally, she runs events, aptly named Cooking and Conversing, where Gibbs usually talks, teaches new recipes and cooks with the attendees.
Fun Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Shamicka has 25,000+ Twitter (now called X) followers and 150,000+ Instagram followers.
- Though she also has a YouTube account where she shares cooking videos, Shamicka only has around 600 subscribers there.
- Shamicka owns a Newfoundland dog, named Soldier. This is a large breed, bred to work as fishermen dogsn.
