Eva Marcille, a Real Housewives of Atlanta star, 38, model, and former reality actress, filed for divorce from her husband Michael Sterling on 23rd March 2021, following 4 years of marriage. According to her petition, their marriage is “irretrievably ruined” and “there are no possibilities for reconciliation.”
According to media sources, Eva Marcille stated that this is the most difficult decision she has ever had to make. she revealed in an Instagram post that the decision to divorce was not an easy one.
Reason Behind Divorce
Her children are her first focus, and the eight and a half years they have spent together will be remembered fondly. They have two children together, Mikey Jr., 5, and Maverick aged 4. The actress has a daughter Marley Rae, whose biological father is Devin McCall.
Eva Marcille Message on Instagram
In her post on Instagram, Eva wrote, “Our current family dynamic is not working and for the sake of my mental health and well-being, I’m making the difficult decision to leave.” She went on to say that she and Michael would continue to co-parent their children and that she wished him the best.
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Eva has been open about her struggles with mental health in the past, and it seems that this was a major factor in her decision to end her marriage. She has also been vocal about the challenges of balancing her career and family life, and it’s possible that these factors played a role as well.
Eva Seeks Something for Kids
The Young and the Restless actress Eva Marcille is seeking legal and primary custody of their children, as well as child support, “care and maintenance,” and medical expenditures.
She wants the court to grant her an “equitable distribution” of the assets she and her husband acquired throughout their marriage, as well as her own independent property. She also wants their debt to be “equitably split.”
Who is Michael Sterling
Michael Sterling is a lawyer and political strategist who is married to Eva Marcille. He was born on September 1, 1984, in Beaumont, Texas, and was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Sterling is a graduate of Morehouse College, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science.
He later attended Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate. Sterling worked as a senior advisor to Atlanta’s Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, before transitioning to private practice in 2020. He married Eva Marcille, a former America’s Next Top Model winner, in October 2018. The couple has two children together.
Michael has not yet commented publicly on the divorce. However, he did share a photo of himself and the children on Instagram shortly after Eva’s announcement, writing, “I love my family. I love my children. I will continue to be a strong father and role model for my babies and do everything I can to maintain a healthy and positive co-parenting relationship.”
While the divorce may be difficult for both Eva and Michael, it’s clear that they are committed to putting their children first and maintaining a healthy relationship as co-parents.
Eva Marcille ex Boyfriends
Eva Marcille, an American actress and model, has been linked to several high-profile men throughout her career. Some of her most notable ex-boyfriends include:
- Lance Gross – Eva dated actor Lance Gross from 2007 to 2010. The two met while filming the TV series “House of Payne.”
- Flo Rida – Eva briefly dated rapper Flo Rida in 2010, but the relationship didn’t last long.
- Jamie Foxx – In 2016, rumors circulated that Eva had a brief fling with actor and comedian Jamie Foxx, but neither party confirmed the relationship.
- Kevin McCall – Eva began dating singer Kevin McCall in 2013, and the couple welcomed a daughter named Marley Rae in 2014. However, their relationship was tumultuous and they ultimately split in 2015.
- Michael Sterling – Eva is currently married to Michael, whom she began dating in 2016. The pair got engaged on Christmas Day in 2017. The couple tied the knot in 2018 and have two children together.
