Patricia Southall Biography

Marital Relationship With Her Current Husband

Patricia Southall is living happily with her second husband, Emmitt Smith, who is a retired professional American football running back on NFL. For both of them, it was the second marriage as they had divorced their ex-partners. 

Patricia Southall and her husband Emmitt Smith SOURCE: Getty Image

The spokesperson and Emmitt walked down the aisle on 22nd April 2000. On a special day, the duo appeared in a white dress. Southall wore a beautiful white gown with a long veil. Her husband, Emmitt, likewise, wore a white tuxedo and a bowtie. 

Patricia Southall and Emmitt Smith's wedding SOURCE: Pinterest

Southall and Emmitt's bond became stronger even more after they welcomed their first child, son Emmitt James IV after two years of their wedding on May 15, 2002. Furthermore, on October 15, 2003, the family of three turned four after the birth of their daughter, Skylar Smith. 

Similarly, the duo's happiness increased even more after the birth of their third child, son Elijah Alexander James on September 22, 2010. Besides, she also became the step-mother of Emmitt's daughter Rheagen Smith from his previous relationship with Hope Wilson.

Patricia Southall with her spouse and children SOURCE: Zimbio

The former Miss Virginia USA is living happily with her beloved hubby and children. Despite being in her career, Patricia somehow manages time to spend with her family. She is a loving wife, as well as a mother. Southall does not miss to give a glimpse of her relationship to fans. Yet, she hasn't become part of unwanted controversy and rumors regarding her divorce and affairs. 

Divorced Her First Husband 

Late 1993 Miss Virginia USA crown winner, Patricia Southall was married to Martin Lawrence prior to getting hitched to her current spouse. Southall and Martin met for the first time in the summer of 1992. 

Patricia Southall and her ex-husband Martin Lawrence SOURCE: Getty Image

At that time, she was working in Gov. L. Douglas Wilder's media office while Martin was there to appear in Richmond at a Def Comedy Jam concert. The couple fell for each other, and they shortly began dating.

After being in a relationship for around three years, the lovebirds decided to take their relationship to the next step. Finally, in 1995, Patrica and her then-husband Martin tied the knot. 

The former husband and wife had a daughter Jasmine Page Lawrence. Their child was born on January 15, 1996.

Martin Lawrence and his ex-wife Shamicka Gibbs SOURCE: Famousfix

Nevertheless, even being the parents of a child, the pair failed to continue their relationship and divorced in 1997. 

Both of them moved on and married found new partners in their life. Patricia married Emmitt Smith; meanwhile, her ex-husband Martin wedded Shamicka Gibbs in 2010, but they divorced in 2012.

Net worth

Patricia Southall holds an overall net worth of $500 thousand, which she summoned from her prolific career as a spokesperson. Furthermore, she is also the founder of Treasure You. Besides, she previously won the Miss Virginia USA crown.

On the other hand, her hubby Emmitt Smith earned an impressive amount of money from his career as a retired professional football player. His net worth is $18 million as of 2019.

Some Facts

• Patricia Southall was born on December 17, 1970, in Chesapeake, Virginia, United States.
• She graduated with a journalism degree from James Madison University.
• Through Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities, she and her husband Emmitt Smith gives donations to different organizations. 
• Southall became the first runner-up at the Miss USA 1994 pageant.
• Her name was listed to speakers for the Celebrate What Matters Tour by Women of Faith in 2012.

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