Shamicka Gibbs (formerly Shamicka Lawrence) is now known as Shamicka Hill. She is married to a businessman Antwuan “Ace” Hill, is battling Lupus disease, and is a businesswoman, chef, founder of a clothing line, and reality TV star. The 49–year-old is Martin Lawrence’s ex-wife and has appeared on Hollywood Exes, Reality Relapse, Unsung Bethany, and Hollywood Today.
Gibbs’ ex-husband Martin Lawrence is the main reason she reached stardom as a Hollywood wife. Her ex is a notable actor and comedian who has appeared in films such as What’s Happening Now!! (1987–1988), the Bad Boys franchise, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996), Big Momma’s House (2000), and Mindcage (2022).
Where is Shamicka Gibbs Today?
She is Married to a Businessman
Martin Lawrence’s ex-wife is married to a businessman Antwuan “Ace” Hill. The couple were married on August 13, 2022, and have used social media to display their affection many times. It is as a result of the union that Lawrence’s ex-wife is currently known as Shamicka Hill.
Ace is a businessman who hails from the south. He owns multiple businesses and is a writer. On his website, he is described as a “dynamic speaker, visionary, and CEO”.
He is the author of Rethink The Way You Move and the founder of a clothing brand, Ace Apparel.
Shamicka Gibbs’s current husband owns another company, Ace Elite Services LLC. A.E.S. It is a private transportation company that renders concierge services and personal logistics management.
Shamicka Gibbs is Suffering From Lupus
In 2011, a year after Shamicka and Lawrence were married, she (Gibbs) was diagnosed with Lupus and Celiac disease. She has been battling with the ailments and calls herself a Lupus warrior.
Both diseases are incurable but eating gluten-free foods can reduce symptoms. Knowing this, Gibbs began a gluten-free eating journey. She also takes exercise seriously.
The ailments have motivated her to start a homemade all-natural spice called “Don’t Hurt Cha’ Tongue Baby”. She has also been working on a gluten-free cookbook with the intent of sharing her recipes and the best ingredients to help with celiac.
Many famous people live with Lupus. They include Selena Gomez, Toni Braxton, Nick Cannon, and Lady Gaga.
Her Life Before Where She Is Now
She was Born to Parents of Different Races
Shamicka Gibbs was born in Los Angeles, California, on November 11, 1975. She is of mixed race. Her father was a Black man while her mother is white.
The former reality star attended Leuzinger High School – a public high school in Lawndale, California. This is the same school that famous people such as Russell Westbrook (basketballer), Tiran Porter (musician), George Foster (former baseball player), and Marvcus Patton (former American footballer) attended.
She Has a Career in Different Fields
Her Career as a TV Star
Martin Lawrence’s ex-wife has explored different career paths. She is most famous for her role in VH1’s Hollywood Exes American series. She was featured in the series from 2013 to 2020 and appeared in about 22 episodes.
When she was cast in the series, there were rumors that her ex-husband didn’t want her to take the role. However, she debunked the rumor, claiming that Lawrence was supportive. She revealed that:
I let him know that I was doing the show, and he just wished me the best. He’s seen the show the first season, so he knows that it’s not about ex-husband bashing.
In any case, Shamicka Gibbs first appeared in the series in the second season. Hollywood Exes also featured the likes of Nicole Murphy (Eddie Murphy’s ex-wife), Andrea Kelly (R.Kelly’s ex-wife), Jessica Canseco (ex-wife of Jose Canseco and Garth Fisher), and Shanna Moakler (ex-wife of Travis Barker).
Apart from Hollywood Exes Shamicka also appeared in Reality Relapse, Unsung Bethany, and Hollywood Today.
A Look at Shamicka Gibbs as an Entrepreneur and Chef
Away from her TV career, she has established herself as an entrepreneur and chef. She owns a meal service company known as Micka Pantry and she uses its platform to give food recipes.
Through her cooking career, she organizes culinary events such as Cooking and Conversing.
She is the founder of Massage Envy Spa and also a clothing brand.
She Met Martin Lawrence in the 1990s and Married After Over a Decade
Gibbs and her famous Hollywood star ex-husband started dating in 1997, the same year that Martin Lawrence appeared in Nothing to Lose. It was also the same year that Lawrence was divorced from his first wife, Patricia Southall whom he married in 1995.
Lawrence and Gibbs became parents of a daughter Iyanna Faith in 2000. They later welcomed another daughter Amara Trinity.
The former couple were married on July 10, 2010, at their then-Beverly Hills home. They had a private wedding in the presence of about 120 guests, including actors Eddie Murphy and Denzel Washington.
At the time Gibbs and Lawrence were married, Lawrence was 45 while Gibbs was 35.
Shamicka Gibbs and Lawrence Divorced Barely 2 Years After They Married
On April 25, 2012, Lawrence filed for divorce from Gibbs, citing irreconcilable differences. The Bad Boys For Life asked for joint legal and physical custody of the children.
The former couple are on good terms and raise their children together even though their marriage crashed. For all we know, Gibbs also has a great relationship with Jasmine, Lawrence’s oldest and only daughter from his previous marriage.
Meet Gibbs’ Children and What They Are Up to
Iyanna Faith Lawrence is Her First Daughter and is a Writer
Iyanna is the first daughter of Gibbs and the second of Lawrence. She was born on November 6, 2000.
The 24-year-old graduated high school in 2018. Afterward, she went to Sarah Lawrence College in New York where she studied creative writing.
She is also passionate about activism. In 2018 when graduating, Iyanna spoke about her experience as a Black student in a predominantly white school. She also participated in a women’s march in Los Angeles, reports People.
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Amara Lawrence is a Musician and the Youngest of Shamicka Gibbs’ and Lawrence’s Children
Amara Trinity Lawrence is the last of Gibbs’ children with Lawrence. She was born on August 20, 2002.
In 2021, she graduated from high school.
She is an aspiring musician and songwriter. She has recorded and shared some of her original works on Soundcloud and they include Long Time and To Myself. She has won the hearts of many on the internet and has been praised by her family members for her musical talent.
The 22-year-old is not only great with vocals but also with playing guitar.
Jasmine Page Lawrence is Gibbs’ Stepdaughter and is an Actress
Jasmine Lawrence was born on January 15, 1996, as the first daughter of Martin Lawrence and his then-wife Patricia Southall.
A year after her birth, her parents divorced and her father started a relationship with Gibbs. Jasmine, a graduate of Duke University shares a very close relationship with Gibbs.
They have both posted each other on social media. Shamicka Gibbs has also helped in raising Jasmine and has praised her numerous times.
Jasmine is pursuing an acting career and has appeared in films such as Bad Boys for Life (2020), Family Time (2012), and Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules (2022).
She is also known for her famous relationship with actor Eddie Murphy’s son Eric Murphy. The couple went public with their relationship in 2021 when Jasmine posted Eric on Instagram on his birthday.
