You know what people say about having celebrity parents; It’s a life full of fun, extravagance, and red carpets. I think Broderick Harvey Jr. would disagree, though.
After all, his father is one of the most influential TV presenters in history, but he didn’t form a strong bond with him until later in his life. Why? Let’s find out!
Broderick Harvey Jr.’s Background
Broderick Harvey? Why does that name sound familiar? Because he’s Steve Harvey’s son, so you probably heard his name here and there.
Born on April 29, 1991, Broderick grew up in Los Angeles with his twin sisters, Brandi and Karli. That makes him almost 33 as of writing this post.
He attended North Springs Charter High School, where he proved to be a jack of all trades.
He was a talented basketball and soccer player, but he was also passionate about art, especially fashion. Even at a young age, he was always experimenting, trying to create a unique fashion style.
Eventually, he chose to follow his dreams, attending Morehouse College and graduating with a degree in Arts.
Broderick Harvey Jr.’s Career
Broderick has had several jobs throughout his life. He manages many of his father’s youth projects and serves at the Harvey Charity Foundation.
He was also part of the brand integration team at Steve Harvey World Group and a producer on Family Feud Africa. So, Broderick is just another spoiled kid who used his father’s influence to jump-start his career?
I see why you’d think that, but that’s not entirely true. Broderick put in the effort to build his unique personality and step away from his father’s shadow.
Through his keen sense of style, he became an established fashion designer. Now, he runs the famous fashion label Need Money, Not Friends. You might have seen these shirts on Amazon.
He also founded a photography studio called B. Harvey Photography Inc. and offers music curation services on his website.
Say what you want about Broderick, but you can’t say he solely depended on his father in his career.
Broderick Harvey Jr.’s Parents
You probably already know Broderick’s parents didn’t have the happy ending they wished for. Let’s take a look at their backgrounds to know why.
Marcia Harvey
Despite being the ex-wife of one of the most famous TV presenters in history, there isn’t much public information on Marcia.
She chose to leave the lights and fame for Harvey and preferred to enjoy a private life away from the public. I didn’t come empty-handed, though.
Marriage
When Marcia and Harvey tied the knot, he wasn’t the comedian you know and love. He had a regular job like all of us.
When they were together, she dedicated her life to her family, which is why their separation in 1994 took us all by surprise. Neither has provided us with solid reasons.
However, it came around the time Harvey decided to become a comedian. Coincidence?
Some say Marcia got fed up with Harvey putting all his time and effort into his comedy rather than spending time with his family. Others say Harvey was cheating on her. I guess we’ll never know the truth for sure.
Career
Marcia was a sales representative at Saks Fifth Avenue, but she quit when she married Steve. After the divorce, however, she decided to take a different path.
You see, Marcia had a knack for writing, even at an early age. So, she decided to publish her first book in 2011. Marcia: Eyes to the Soul tackled the nature of her marriage and how she found the strength to move on after the divorce.
Celebrity gossip isn’t the only thing she wanted to write about, though. She followed her first book up with Marcia: Poems from the Heart in 2011 and Marcia: Thoughts from My Mind in 2014.
Impressive, right? Well, I’m not done yet. She also started her own fashion line, which is doing quite well now.
Steve Harvey
You know him. You love him. He’s Steve Harvey. Do I need to say more?
Of course I do! Don’t you want to know how he became the comedian you love so much?
Stand-Up Comedy Career
Steve Harvey knew he wanted to be on TV at an early age, but no one expected him to become a comedian, not even Steve himself. You see, he started his career as an insurance salesman.
One day, though, his friend advised him to try performing at an open-mic comedy night. That was enough to ignite his passion for stand-up. So, he quit his job in pursuit of comedy.
If you know anything about show business, you know how brutal it is. Despite his talent, Steve didn’t find immediate success. He kept at it, though, until he won a national comedy competition in 1990.
His career took off from there, touring the country for countless performances and releasing multiple comedy specials.
TV Career
Like many comedians, Steve’s success led him to host numerous TV shows, starting with his eight-year run as the host of Showtime at the Apollo.
You probably already know he also hosted The Steve Harvey Show, Little Big Shots, Family Feud, Celebrity Family Feud, and many more.
Keep in mind that Family Feud had been running for a long time before Steve took over, but the show’s rating reached an all-time high during his time.
In a daring move, Steve decided to take it to South Africa, and it’s still one of the most successful shows there to this day.
In 2021, he announced his new show, Judge Steve Harvey. As the name suggests, Harvey welcomes his guests into a courtroom, listens to their problems, and makes a ruling.
Of course, it wasn’t as serious as it sounds. He still approached it with comedy and mischief.
Broderick Harvey Jr.’s Relationship With His Father
You’d think the smart, confident, hilarious Steve Harvey would make a great father, but his success came at a price. That price was his relationship with his family, especially Broderick.
Broderick told the world he didn’t have his father full-time in his life until he was 16. Before that, he said his father always prioritized his career over spending time with him and his siblings.
To everyone’s surprise, Steve admitted his mistake and said he spent his adult life trying to make up for it.
Broderick Harvey Jr.’s Net Worth
Launching his own fashion line, running a photography studio, and managing his father’s venues, it’s no wonder Broderick’s net worth is $3 million.
His father’s net worth, on the other hand, is $200 million.
Broderick Harvey Jr. on Social Media
Yes, Broderick uses social media, especially Instagram, but he’s not one of those public figures who share every detail of his life online. The man still leads a private life away from the public.
Wrapping Up
Ultimately, Broderick Harvey Jr. hasn’t had the best childhood. He didn’t let that bring him down, though. He worked with what he had and built a name for himself outside his father’s legacy.
