Biography of Mary Lee Harvey

Mary Lee Harvey is a professional makeup artist who rose to fame after she married television show host Steve Harvey . The couple was married for 9 years until they divorced in 2005.

It’s been a long time since the two called it quits, but people still want to know about their love story. So let’s explore.

Born in Texas

Mary Lee Harvey was born Mary Vaughn on October 20, 1960 in Texas, United States of America. She belongs to the African American ethnicity. She has not spoken anything about her educational background, her parents and her siblings.

Unfortunately, after 17 years of marriage, the two have broken up. The reason for their divorce was cited as Steve’s extramarital affair. She is not dating anyone after breaking up with the TV host.

The couple share a son Wynton Harvey , who were born on July 18, 1997, together. The custody battle of the children dragged on for a long time, but eventually, their custody passed to their father.

She was even restricted from speaking about these divorce matters in public and if she did, she had to be jailed for the illegal attempt.

However, Mary Lee uploaded a video on YouTube where she accused Harvey of cheating on her and mentally and physically abusing her. She was released from jail shortly after a year and she shared that,

I DID NOT VIOLATE ANY COURT ORDER. THIS IS ABOUT ‘YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO TALK TO ANYONE ABOUT YOUR DIVORCE.’ THAT’S WHAT THEY ARE SAYING. LIKE IT, THIS IS AMERICA.

After the split with Mary Lee, Steve Harvey married Marjorie Elaine Harvey. The two got married in 2007 and have been living a happy life ever since.

Marjorie was the same woman with whom Mary Lee accused Steven of having an extramarital affair during their marriage. Steve is also a stepfather to Marjorie’s three children. Jason Harvey , Morgan Harvey , and Lori Harvey from a previous marriage.

child custody

After the divorce, Mary Lee Harvey’s son with Steve Harvey, Wynton Harvey, began living with his father. According to the court document,

Mary voluntarily placed the boy on a plane and sent him to Mr. Harvey without his knowledge.

Five years later, he again demanded from his son to tell him that he was not even given to meet his son. According to her,

I am just a mother who wants to have access to my son without interference. I’m tired of being taken to McKinney court every time I say ‘Boo’. They will not silence me.

Well, he might be fighting to win Wynton back.

His son Wynton Harvey made a guest appearance on his father’s talk show. He has also been featured in his father’s YouTube video called ‘Wynton & Lori’s Pack for College’.