Howard has always been a fan favorite of the ladies. So, it is no surprise that he has had many spouses. Meet Terrence Howard’s spouses.
Famous American actor and singer Terrence Howard is widely known for his acting skills, but what is the tea about his past relationships?
Who Is Terrence Howard?
American actor and singer Terrence Dashon Howard was born March 11, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Tyrone and Anita Howard. Terrence had a troubled childhood, as his father was very abusive. When he was two years old, his father was convicted of manslaughter, and his parents divorced some months later.
Due to his rocky childhood, Terrence was raised by his great-grandmother, New York stage actress Minnie Gentry. His love for acting came naturally through summers spent with her. He would later go on to be discovered by a casting agent while walking the streets of New York, thus setting his fledgling acting career into motion.
Over his 30+ year career in the industry, he has bagged a couple of considerable roles in movies like “Iron Man,” “Empire,” “Law and Order,” and “Get Rich or Die Trying” with the world-famous 50Cent.
Sadly, Terrence’s abusive childhood still plagues him today, as he has had several reports of domestic violence while married to his wives. The “Lip Sync Batlle” star also had instances of physical violence, including an alleged assault on a Continental Airlines flight attendant, for which he spent a night in jail.
How Many Times Has Terrence Howard Been Married?
Terrence has been married four times to three women. Yes, you read that correctly! How did the actor get four marriages with just three women? Keep reading to find out.
Lori McCommas (1989-2003) and (2005-2007)
Terrence married his first wife and childhood sweetheart, Lori McCommas, in 1989. The two reportedly attended the same university together, where they met. She was born on June 22, 1969, to a Jewish family. They were together for almost fifteen years before McCommas filed for divorce, which was finalized in 2003.
Quite surprisingly, the two reconciled and got married again in 2005! This was a big shock to everyone as it is very uncommon. After their remarriage in 2005, they did not last long and divorced again in 2007. They have three children together, two daughters, Aubrey and Heaven, and a son, Hunter.
The exact reasons for their multiple divorces are unknown, but it is speculated to be due to some domestic abuse McCommas suffered from Terrence. Despite the end of their romantic relationship, the two remain cordial and continue to co-parent their children and attend family functions together. She has kept her life private following the final divorce.
Michelle Ghent (2010-2013)
Born in 1977, Michelle Ghent is an American commercial production employee who led multiple films and TV shows. She married Terrence in 2010. Their marriage was just about a year when trouble raised its ugly head.
Their relationship involved quite the drama, with both parties publicly saying much about each other. For years they made headlines for their seemingly tumultuous marital ride.
Ghent filed for divorce from the Ohio-born actor in February 2011 due to infidelity. Later that year, she also requested a restraining order accusing Terrence of being physically abusive. She accused him of giving her a black eye on a vacation to Costa Rica. They finalized their divorce in May 2013, and Ghent initially won $5,800 per month.
Not long after, she asked for about $1 million because Terrence started to earn more from his hit show, “Empire.” The court, however, overturned the initial agreement in 2015 after a judge ruled Terrence had agreed to some divorce conditions under the coercion of Ghent threatening to sell nude pictures of him and other personal information.
Their tumultuous relationship came to a definite end in 2015. They do not have any kids together.
Mira Pak (2013-2015)
Pak was born in June 1977 in Canada and is a graduate of New York University. After college, she was a model at an auto show and posed for a Vanity Fair campaign. The NYU alum created a Japanese hotpot restaurant in Santa Ana, Shabu Shabu.
Terrence met Pak in a restaurant and was immediately taken by her elegance. The two reportedly got married just three weeks after the meeting.
They divorced in 2015, with Pak citing some flaws and inconsistencies with Terrence Howard. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Pak complained about things Terrence did not do while they were together. So it was no shock when the internet entered a frenzy when they engaged again in December 2018. They have two children, Qirin and Hero, together.
The pair are reportedly still together and are set to launch the new talent discovery platform “Holly” to challenge decades-old Hollywood systems that favor industry insiders to unlock opportunities for creatives.