Lori McCommas,54, is famous for being the first wife of popular African-American actor Terrence Howard. They have three kids together. Her marriage to the star was an abusive one which led to their split. Since her divorce, Lori has been kept away from the public eye, and not much is known about her activities.
Her Early Life
Lori McCommas was born on June 22, 1969, and is currently 54 years old. She comes from a Jewish home but is known to be affiliated with the Jehovah’s Witnesses. She attended Henderson High School and proceeded to enroll at the Pratt Institute known for its focus on art and design.
She and Terrence Howard Were College Sweet Hearts
While schooling at the Pratt Institute, Lori McCommas met Terrence Howard. The two fell in love and got married in 1989. What many believed would become an inspiring romance story turned into a nightmare for her. She became her then-husband’s punching bag and was hit at the slightest provocation.
Her ex-husband opened up in a 2001 interview about a time he hit her in front of their kids because she raised her voice at him. In another incident that got him arrested, he forced his way into her home, breaking down doors and punched her in the face twice. His brother would however appear on the scene to restrain him from causing further harm. In 2002, he pleaded guilty only to disturbing the peace.
Unable to keep up with the domestic abuse, she filed for a divorce in 2003. Two years later, the couple patched things up and tried another shot at love. But since old habits die hard, Howard resumed hurting Lori. The relationship ended on a sad note in 2007. The couple had three children together.
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A Look at Her Children
Aubrey Howard
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Aubrey is the first child of Lori McCommas and identifies as a queer woman of color. She was born in 1993 four years after her parents tied the knot. She is a breathwork facilitator and a psychedelic facilitator who is based in Philadelphia, USA. She enrolled in the California Institute of Integral Studies to study Psychology. Lori’s first daughter is the co-founder of Philadose.
Hunter Howard
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Hunter was born in 1995 and is the second child of McCommas. As a boy, he was frequently seen at events with his father. He has even provided vocals for some of his dad’s songs like Shine Through It. Unlike Terrence Howard, he has not been able to replicate his father’s celebrity status. He is a property tax administrator and has maintained a low profile away from the media for quite some time.
Heaven Howard
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Loris McCommas’ last child is named Heaven. She was born in 1997. She graduated from Franklin University in Switzerland where she majored in fashion studies. She worked as a production assistant for Fox Broadcasting Company in Los Angeles. She has also worked for Franklin University, helping to boost the institution’s public outreach by creating useful web content. She is also an actress.
Who is Terrence Howard, the Father of Lori’s Children?
Terrence is a 55-year-old African American actor known for Empire, Iron Man, Hustle & Flow, etc. Besides being a talented thespian, he is also a gifted singer and has some of his works used in movies he performed in. While he is celebrated as a screen star, he has earned the anger of his fans for his wife-beating tendencies.
His first and second marriage to Lori McCommas couldn’t stand the test of time as he abused her physically. After the marriage dissolved, he moved on to Michelle Ghent and married her in 2010. Once again, he was accused of domestic violence and a restraining order was filed against him. She divorced him in 2013.
Never lacking women, the handsome star got married to his third wife Miranda Pak in 2013. His dark side reared its head again causing the third marriage to crash in 2015. The two reconciled in 2018 and the actor engaged her. Although they haven’t made any announcement concerning remarrying.
The Get Rich or Die Tryin star is the father of three grown-up children with Lori McCommas and two little children with Mira Pak. He has been unable to maintain a stable relationship but has tried to be a good father to his children.