Marley Rae Sterling is a budding model and celebrity daughter of model Eva Marcille and songwriter, Kelvin McCall. Her parents got married in 2013 but divorced two years later in 2014 following irreconcilable differences linked to domestic violence. Nonetheless, her mother remarried Micheal Sterling whom Marley considers her biological father and also bears his surname.
While there is ample information about Eva Marcillle, the same cannot be said of her daughter Marley who is only 11 years old. However, Jukebugs has garnered a number of unknown facts about her.
Brief Biography of Marley Rae Sterling
Rae Sterling was born to her parents Eva Mercille and Kelvin McCall on January 31, 2004. According to the records, she was raised in Los Angeles alongside her half-brothers Mickey and Maverick.
Her mother Eva is a model, actress, and television personality. She started off in the modeling industry after dropping out of college and soon gained recognition following her appearance on CoverGirl, Samsung, Ford, and Essence. Thereafter, Eva earned roles in shows such as Wild N’ Out, The Game, and the Best Week Ever.
Asides from this, she has also been featured in films and reality series including; I think I Love my Life, Note to Self, Hello, The Wedding Album, and The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
On the other hand, her father Mccall is a songwriter, singer, and record producer. He is most known for being a former signee of Chris Brown Entertainment until a fallout in 2014. He currently strives as an independent artist and has written songs for the likes of Justin Bieber, Joe Jonas, and Chris Brown.
Marley’s Parents Divorced Two Months After Her Birth
As you would easily find Rae’s parents Eva and McCall were previously married for two years. information about how the pair met has not been established. We only know that they dated for about 4 years before walking down the aisle in 2013.
Their wedding ceremony was graced by a number of celebrity stars and family members given that they are both socialites. Unfortunately, their marriage soon hit the rock in 2014, two months after the birth of their child, Marley Rae.
From what we gathered, Marley’s parents separated over domestic violence issues on her father’s side. Her Mother Eva reported that the abuse grew even worse after the birth of their daughter.
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Here are Other Interesting Facts About Marley Rae Sterling
1. Her Mother Remarried in 2018
After Rae’s parents parted ways in 2014, her mother soon found love the following year and started a relationship with Micheal Sterling, a Beaumont native, and lawyer. The pair first met in Atlanta and dated for a while getting married in 2018.
Their wedding ceremony was held in Atlanta and witnessed by close friends and family members. The couple has been married for 7 years and their union has birthed two children namely; Mickey Sterling and Maverich Sterling.
2. Marley Rae’s Surname was Change From McCall To Sterling
As stated earlier, Rae is a product of her Eva and McCall marriage which ended a few months after her birth. As such, she was single-handedly raised by her mother until the age of 15 months when her now husband Micheal Sterling came along.
According to Eva, Micheal is the only father Marley Rae has always known and it’s only right that she also takes his last name. She also added that she wanted her daughter to share the same surname as the rest of the family.
While many fan’s expressed displeasure at her actions, the mother of three clarified that her biological father has been completely uninvolved in her life and reportedly disowned her. Even though Eva had worries that her ex may appear in court, he didn’t. Thusly, the ruling was successful and Marley’s surname was legally changed from Marley Rae McCall to Marley Rae Sterling.
3. Marley Rae Sterling is a Budding Model
Just like her mother Marley Rae is also drawn to the modeling industry. While she may just be finding her path, her mother Eva has commended her fashion sense, style, and pose. The Los Angeles-born has also earned the opportunity to model for a children’s clothing store in Atlanta known as Lunar Moon Kids.