Martin Lawrence's 3 Kids: A Look at Jasmin, Iyanna, and Amara
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- UPDATED December 03, 2024
by Tasha Mayberry
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Martin Lawrence’s Journey as a Comedian and Dad: All About His Daughters Jasmin, Iyanna, and Amara. Martin Lawrence first skyrocketed to fame in the 1990s through his comedy work, hosting HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, starring in the iconic Bad Boys franchise, Big Momma’s House, and his beloved sitcom, Martin. Beyond his on-screen success, Lawrence takes on a cherished role off-screen: being a father to his three daughters—Jasmin Page, 28, Iyanna Faith, 24, and Amara Trinity, 22.
Lawrence’s eldest daughter, Jasmin, is from his first marriage to Patricia Southall, a former Miss Virginia USA. He shares daughters Iyanna and Amara with his second wife, Shamicka Gibbs, a TV personality and entrepreneur whom he wed in 2010.
In 2021, Gibbs honored Lawrence with a heartfelt Father’s Day tribute, writing on Instagram, “Our girls are so blessed to have you as their daddy. They get their funny, honesty, loyalty, and kindness from you.”
The proud dad was joined by his daughters at the Los Angeles premiere of Bad Boys: Ride or Die in May 2024, where his girlfriend Angie Gonzalez also made an appearance. Here’s a closer look at Martin Lawrence’s daughters.
Jasmin Lawrence, 28
Born on January 15, 1996, Jasmin is the daughter of Lawrence and Patricia Southall. She graduated with honors from Duke University in 2018, an accomplishment celebrated by her father on Instagram: “Congrats to my 1st born. I’m so proud of you Jasmin. Keep doin’ your thing. I love you so much!”
Jasmin now resides in Los Angeles and has followed in her father’s footsteps into acting. Her credits include Bad Boys for Life, Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules, and Family Time. On her dad’s birthday in 2022, Jasmin penned a touching Instagram post, saying, “Children of divorced parents sometimes feel the absence of one parent, but I’ve never felt that way. That’s a testament to the amazing man that you are.
Iyanna Lawrence, 24
Iyanna Faith Lawrence, the first child of Lawrence and Gibbs, was born on November 6, 2000. After finishing high school in 2018, she attended Sarah Lawrence College to study creative writing. Gibbs shared an emotional moment dropping Iyanna off at college, writing, “Today was one of the hardest days of my life. Your father and I are so proud of the young woman you have become.
Amara Lawrence, 22
Amara Trinity Lawrence, born on August 20, 2002, is the youngest of Lawrence’s three daughters. A talented musician, Amara has shared original tracks on SoundCloud, including “Long Time” and “To Myself.” In 2019, Gibbs posted a video of her daughter singing, proudly captioning it, “I am in awe every time I hear our baby girl sing.”
Amara, skilled in guitar and songwriting, has been encouraged by her family, including a sweet birthday shoutout from her dad’s fiancée at the time, praising her talent and gentle heart.
Family Spotlight: Bad Boys: Ride or Die Premiere
On May 30, 2024, Martin Lawrence walked the red carpet at the Bad Boys: Ride or Die premiere with his girlfriend Angie Gonzalez and his daughters. The event marked a joyful family reunion as the actor posed for photos alongside costar Will Smith and the film’s creative team.
Though Lawrence has experienced changes in his personal life, including his separation from fiancée Roberta Moradfar, he remains a devoted father to Jasmin, Iyanna, and Amara, celebrating their accomplishments and milestones with pride.
