Steve Harvey has seven children: Brandi, Karli, Broderick Jr., Wynton, Morgan, Jason and Lori. Four are his children from earlier relationships; the other three are Marjorie Harvey’s children, whom Steve adopted after they married in 2007. The family count is confirmed by Steve Harvey’s official biography; the names and relationships are detailed in a November 2024 Parade profile.
How many children does Steve Harvey have?
Steve Harvey has seven children in his blended family with wife Marjorie Harvey. Steve’s official biography gives the total, while the names and parentage below come from Parade’s profile published November 22, 2024. Individual career and family details are attributed to that dated profile because they can change.
Who are Steve Harvey’s children?
| Name | Relationship to Steve Harvey | Reported biographical detail |
|---|---|---|
| Brandi Harvey | Daughter with his first wife, Marcia Harvey; twin sister of Karli | Parade’s November 2024 profile describes her work with the Vault Empowers interview series and Beyond Her wellness brand. |
| Karli Harvey Raymond | Daughter with Marcia; twin sister of Brandi | Parade’s November 2024 profile reports that she is married to Ben Raymond. |
| Broderick Harvey Jr. | Son with Marcia | Parade’s November 2024 profile reports that he curates playlists through HarvHouse and describes a later reconnection with his father. |
| Wynton Harvey | Son with his second wife, Mary Shackelford | Parade’s November 2024 profile describes him as a photographer based in Atlanta. |
| Morgan Harvey | Marjorie’s daughter; adopted by Steve after their 2007 marriage | Parade’s November 2024 profile describes her as a chef and cookbook author, and reports that she and Kareem Hawthorne have two children. |
| Jason Harvey | Marjorie’s son; adopted by Steve after their 2007 marriage | Parade’s November 2024 profile describes him as a fashion designer and reports that he and Amanda have five children. |
| Lori Harvey | Marjorie’s daughter; adopted by Steve after their 2007 marriage | Parade’s November 2024 profile describes her as a model and founder of the SKN skincare line. |
Did Steve Harvey adopt Lori Harvey?
Yes. Lori is Marjorie Harvey’s daughter, and Steve adopted her after marrying Marjorie in 2007, according to Parade’s November 2024 profile. The same adoption history applies to Marjorie’s other two children, Morgan and Jason. They are part of Steve and Marjorie’s family of seven, but are not Steve’s biological children.
What has Steve Harvey said about parenting?
In a June 2026 interview with the Associated Press, Harvey said he wanted his children to have a better life than he had and described teaching them not to think they were better than others. He reflected, “Most decent parents want their children to live better than them.” He also joked, “Lord, I just don’t know how to tell my daughters, ‘No.’” These are Harvey’s own comments about his parenting, not independent accounts of each child’s experience. Associated Press interview, June 2026.
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