It seems like the Harvey household isn’t the paradise Steve claimed it to be. We’ve all heard the rumors about the cold war between Steve’s biological kids and his adopted ones. And guess who stumbled upon this family feud firsthand? None other than Lori Harvey’s ex, Michael B. Jordan. Did Michael accidentally reveal Steve Harvey’s shortcomings as a father to his biological children, while favoring Lori as the golden child?
“I’m your father, so look, you know my story. I’ve gotten it wrong a couple times, you know?” Steve’s consistent string of failed marriages, despite hosting a show dedicated to solving family problems, isn’t exactly a secret.
His first marriage to Marcia Harvey produced twins Carly and Brandi Harvey, along with son Broderick. But their messy divorce in 1994 spelled the end. Steve then tied the knot with Mary Shackelford, resulting in son Winton Harvey, but that marriage went down in flames too. Cheating allegations and he-said-she-said drama plagued their relationship. Enter Marjorie, along with her children Lori Morgan and Jason. But things started to unravel as Steve began favoring his adopted kids, especially Lori, over his biological ones. It’s no secret that Lori is his favorite, and he doesn’t shy away from showing it, even if it means his own flesh and blood take a backseat.
So, according to someone super close to the family who spilled the beans to Radar Online, there’s a whole lot of drama going on among Steve’s kids. It seems his biological children are feeling some type of way because Steve seems to bend over backward for Lori, his stepdaughter, while kinda leaving them in the dust. And apparently, this whole situation is really getting to Steve, like, big time. The insider spilled the tea, saying, “Steve’s got four biological kids from previous marriages and three step-kids with his current wife, Marjorie. Things are getting pretty intense. Even though Steve’s tried to do right by adopting Marjorie’s kids and treating them like his own, there’s some serious tension within the Harvey family. Whenever his own kids try to talk to him about feeling neglected, Steve just throws money at them to shut them up, then ducks into another room to puff on a cigar and act like everything’s cool.”
But wait, there’s more drama! Apparently, Lori’s mom, Marjorie, often clashes with Steve’s ex-wives because she’s got a tight grip on the family’s finances and pretty much runs the show. The source spilled, “Steve’s wife and his exes butt heads sometimes because Marjorie’s calling the shots at home. Steve’s usual way of dealing with it is to throw money around or sneak off for a smoke break. But it’s not really fixing anything.”
And the tension between Lori and Steve’s bio kids? It’s not just about Lori getting all the attention. Turns out, Steve hasn’t exactly been Dad of the Year to his own flesh and blood either. His oldest son even called him out, saying Steve was basically MIA for the first 16 years of his life. “I didn’t really have my dad around until I was 16,” he spilled. This bombshell totally shook up the internet, making folks see Steve in a whole new light. ‘Cause up until then, everybody thought he was this perfect family guy. But trust me, the way he treated his oldest son? That’s just the tip of the iceberg. Wait until you hear about what he did to his youngest son, Winton.
The divorce drama between Steve and Winton’s mom, Mary, was a complete mess. Mary ended up suing Steve several times and even took to YouTube to expose him. Things got so bad that Mary got full custody of Winton, leaving Steve with just visitation rights. But then, Mary started accusing Steve of abusing Winton whenever he visited. She said Winton told her Steve punched him once. Then, one day, Winton came home bruised and beaten, allegedly by Steve, just because of some bad grades. The beating was so bad that Winton couldn’t pee for days.
“I can’t even imagine how awful this was for Winton,” Mary said. She called the cops and got photos of Winton’s bruises, but Steve somehow got out of it. And it didn’t stop there. Steve did the same to his twins, Carly and Brandi. According to them, Steve was pretty much absent and didn’t try to be a part of their lives. It got even worse after he divorced their mom. It seemed like Steve only cared about his kids when he got along with their moms. The only family members he seems to care about are Lori and her mom, Marjorie.
Unlike her peers, Lori refrains from speaking negatively about Steve. While she never directly addresses the allegations against him, she subtly criticizes her siblings and their lack of favor with Steve. For instance, she shared a moment with Steve where she asked him who his favorite person was, only for him to redirect the question back to her, a clear dig at her siblings. Lori also highlights her special bond with Steve through anecdotes of annual father-daughter dates, showcasing the unique treatment she receives.
Steve’s evident bias towards Lori not only upsets her siblings but also her romantic partners, notably Michael B. Jordan. Michael finds Steve’s favoritism towards Lori peculiar and intrusive, especially considering Lori’s genuine affection for him, unlike her previous relationships. Lori openly expresses her affection for Michael in interviews, a departure from her usual privacy regarding her love life. She describes their connection as special, emphasizing their compatibility and Michael’s attentive nature, which deeply resonates with her.
The relationship eventually fizzled out after just a little over a year. At first, insiders speaking to People magazine hinted that Michael was eager to tie the knot, but Lori, being a decade younger, wasn’t quite ready for that step. However, other sources later suggested a different story, claiming Michael grew weary of Steve constantly meddling in their affairs.
Things became even more apparent when Steve seemed to throw some subtle jabs at Michael in an interview, appearing surprisingly indifferent and almost relieved about the breakup. He brushed it off with a casual remark, leaving many to wonder.
Then, during an interview on Today with Hoda and Jenna, Steve didn’t hold back, suggesting that the split might have actually been a positive turn for Lori. “Sometimes the breakup is the blessing,” he remarked, igniting a storm of criticism on social media.
People were quick to call out Steve for seemingly neglecting his own flesh and blood in favor of Lori, who isn’t even his biological child. Others felt Michael dodged a bullet, with his parents probably breathing a sigh of relief. But now, it’s your turn. What’s your take on Steve seemingly favoring Lori over his own kids? And how do you feel about Lori and her mom Marjorie being called out for manipulating Steve? Share your thoughts in the comments below