Shamicka Gibbs is one of Martin Lawrence’s ex-wives. Lawrence is a celebrated actor best known for the Bad Boys movie franchise.
Shamicka is best known as Martin Lawrence’s ex-wife (a description that almost overshadows her other achievements). Still, she is also a reality TV star, gluten-free nutritionist/chef, businesswoman and current wife of Antwuan Hill.
She is also the biological mother of Iyanna Faith Lawrence and Amara Faith Lawrence and the stepmother of Jasmin Page Lawrence.
After splitting from Martin Lawrence, she married Antwuan Hill, a writer and the owner of Ace Elite Services, on August 15, 2022.
She appeared on VH1’s “Hollywood Exes” alongside other ex-wives of Hollywood actors, including Nicole Murphy (Eddie Murphy’s ex-wife), Sheree Fletcher (Will Smith’s ex-wife), and Mayte Garcia (Prince’s ex-wife).
Currently, she is the proud owner of the following businesses;
- SS Lawrence Collection LLC
- F8th Unit LLC
- Micka’s Pantry
Let’s run through her profile summary.
Profile summary
| Name | Shamicka Hill |
| Maiden Name | Shamicka Gibbs |
| Age | 8 years old |
| Date of birth | 11 November 1975 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Father | Ronnie Gibbs |
| Mother | Susan Gloria Gibbs |
| Brother | Donnell Gibbs |
| Sister | Gigi Gibbs |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Marital status | Married |
| Husband | Antwuan Hill |
| Children | (2) |
| Daughters | Iyanna Faith Lawrence, Amara Trinity Lawrence |
| ex-husband | Martin Lawrence |
| High School(s) | Rubidoux High School, Leuzinger high school |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Actor |
| @shamickahill |
Shamicka Gibbs Biography
Shamicka Hill was born Shamicka Gibbs on 11 November 1975. Her well-to-do parents are Ronnie Gibbs (Father) and Susan Gloria Gibbs (Mother) – @gypsypidge.
Growing up, Shamicka lived all over Los Angeles. As a true Angeleno, she has lived in Southcentral Los Angeles – where she grew up, Hoover, Inglewood, and Hawthorne. When she was 11, she moved to Riverside, CA, to start high school and back to Los Angeles to complete it.
She was raised in the company of her siblings, Donnell Gibbs (brother) and Gigi Gibbs, who are doing well in their endeavors.
There is no record of Shamicka attending college, but she lives a fulfilled life even without a college degree.
However, she attended Rubidoux High School from 1989 to 1991. While she was at Rubidoux High School, she participated in basketball, track races, and school choir. She finished her school at Leuzinger High School, graduating with the class of 1993.
Shamicka’s Parents
Shamicka adores her parents and seizes every opportunity to thank them for being a part of her life.
Shamicka lost her father years ago, but she remembers her father, born on July 10, 1957, annually. Celebrating his “Heavenly Birthday,” she wrote on Instagram;
“Happy Heavenly Birthday Daddy. You would have been 66 years young today. We love and miss you so much.”
Shamicka’s mother, Susan Gloria Gibbs, is alive and healthy. Susan Gibbs works in an Animal Rescue. Celebrating her mother’s 70th birthday (July 13, 1953) on social media, Shamicka wrote;
“Happy 70th birthday Mommy! ?? Thank you for being a constant source of love, support, and inspiration in my life. Your warmth, wisdom, and kindness have shaped me into the person I am today. May this milestone year be filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments. Here’s to many more amazing years together! We are truly blessed to be able to Celebrate you. Love you always.”
Education
Shamicka attended Rubidoux High School from 1989 to 1991. While she was at Rubidoux High School, she participated in basketball, track races, and school choir.
She finished her school at Leuzinger High School, graduating with the class of 1993.
There is no record of Shamicka furthering her education to college, but even without a college degree, she is living a fulfilled life.
Marriage
Shamicka was first married to Martin Lawrence from 2010 to 2021. They started dating in 1997 when Martin divorced Patricia Southall. Being together for 15 years, they separated in 2012.
Shamicka is married to the man she prayed for – Antwuan Hill.
She married Antwuan Hill on August 15, 2022, at The Majestic Downtown in Los Angeles, California. To Shamicka, Antwuan is a prayer answered.
Children
Shamicka is the biological mother to two beautiful daughters – Iyanna and Amara. Due to her relationship with Martin Lawrence, she is stepmother of Jasmine Page Lawrence.
Her relationship with Antwuan Hill has not given birth to any child yet.
Husband – Antwuan Hill
Shamicka’s husband is Antwuan Hill. He is a writer and business owner.
Antwuan Hill wrote the book “Rethink the Way You Move: As a Man Thinks, So Is He.” The book is a memoir of his early beginnings as the son of a truck driver and factory worker. It records his life lessons, failures, and wins.
Antwuan Hill started his career as a real estate agent. He now runs a luxury car business, ACE Elite Services, in 2007. He has worked with brands such as Coca-Cola, CONCACAF/FIFA, Magic Johnson Enterprises, NBA, NFL, Sahara Jets, and Sprite.
Gluten-free Nutrition
Shamicka was born with two diseases, Lupus and Celiac, from birth. Celiac disease is a serious hereditary autoimmune disease that occurs in genetically prone people. Ingestion of gluten damages the small intestine. Neonatal lupus is a rare acquired autoimmune disorder present at birth (congenital).
These diseases made her have nutrition issues during her childhood. In her adult years, she discovered she was also allergic to gluten.
Following her discovery, she started eating a gluten-free and low-carb diet to keep her health in check.
To inspire other women with celiac disease, she created a line of homemade organic spices called “Don’t Hurt Cha’ Tongue Baby.”
Career
Shamicka Gibbs is the CEO of SS Lawrence Collection LLC, where she distributes her Organic Gluten-Free Spices line called “Don’t Hurt Cha’ Tongue Baby!” and a T-shirt collection called “Joyfullygifted.”
She also runs F8th Unit LLC, which she formed in 2012 in partnership with Kelvin “KT” Taylor. She is the owner of 9 units of Massage Envys in Los Angeles. The areas include Westlake Village, Sherman Oaks, Thousand Oaks, Valencia, Oxnard, Palmdale, Simi Valley, Camarillo, and Ventura.
Shamicka appeared in 22 episodes of Hollywood Exes, from season 2, episode 1 to season 3, episode 9—Hollywood Exes Reunited.
Her appearances in the series were rumored to be offensive towards Martin, whom she had just divorced, but Shamicka clarified that her ex-husband supported her role.
Shamicka hosted the “Cooking and Conversation with Shamicka Lawrence” event at Micka’s Pantry 2017. During the event, she shared healthy eating tips and recipes.
Relationship with Martin Lawrence
Shamicka first met Martin Lawrence in 1997, when the actor was basking on the fame of movie and TV series such as Martin (1992), House Party (1990), Boomerang (1992), and Bad Boys (1995).
Their relationship waxed stronger with the birth of their children – Iyanna Faith Lawrence on November 9, 2000, and Amara Faith Lawrence on August 20, 2002.
They married in 2010 at Martin Lawrence’s home backyard in Beverly Hills, California. Their wedding, which Diann Valentine organized, was attended by 120 guests, including Eddie Murphy, Denzel Washington, and Barry Bonds.
Amara, Iyanna, and Jasmin were flower girls.
After 15 years of being together, Shamicka and Martin Lawrence called it quits in 2012, stating irreconcilable differences.
Shamicka said she could not go into details about why her marriage with Martin ended, but she mentioned that people grow apart and life happens.
Net Worth
Shamicka Gibbs, a successful entrepreneur and chef, has amassed wealth through her dedication to her business and reputation. Her net worth is estimated at $5,000,000. This amount stems from various business ventures she has undertaken and her role in the Hollywood Exes TV series.
Business Ventures
Shamicka’s entrepreneurial spirit is demonstrated in her numerous business ventures.
She owns several entities, such as F8th Unit LLC, the SS Lawrence Collection LLC, nine units of Massage Envys in Los Angeles, and Aqua Hydrate Inc.
F8th Unit LLC is an entertainment artist management company based in California. Established in November 2012 by Shamicka and Kelvin “KT” Taylor. Shamicka used to run F8TH Unit LLS with Kelvin until they split.
Shamicka sells her Organic Gluten-Free Spices line called “Don’t Hurt Cha’ Tongue Baby! ” under the SS Lawrence Collection LLC company created in 2013. She also has a clothing line, “Joyfully Gifted.”
Shamicka owns 9 Massage Envy units across Los Angeles. The units are in Sherman Oaks, Westlake Village, Valencia, Oxnard, Palmdale, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Camarillo, and Ventura.
As per her biography, she is the proprietor of Aqua Hydrate Inc. However, it is uncertain what the company dealt with.
It is worth noting that the Aqua Hydrate Inc. is not the same as the one co-owned by Mark Wahlberg, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Jillian Michaels.
Shamicka also manages a meal delivery service, Micka’s Pantry.
Although the exact financial records of Shamicka’s businesses are not available, she makes a profit from them.
She also appeared on various TV shows, and while the exact amount is undisclosed, Shamicka can make up to $35,000 per episode of each series. Also, according to Comparably’s TV actors’ salary analysis reports in the US, Shamicka likely earned an average salary of $90,673 from the TV series.