Meet Sheryl Lee Ralphs Ex-husband Eric Maurice

May 2024 · 7 minute read

Eric Maurice is the ex-husband of Sheryl Lee Ralph, and the father of her two kids; Etienne Maurice and Ivy Victoria Maurice. He is a Euro-African American businessman.

A very talented actress, author, and singer, Sheryl Lee Ralph is a household name in the American entertainment industry and has been gracing the screens since 1977. Her 46 year-old career has seen her contribute in so many ways towards the growth and development of the American entertainment industry. Besides that, get to know more about her ex-husband who came to the limelight as a result of her fame.

Summary of Eric Maurice’s Biography

Eric Maurice is a Businessman in His Middle 60s

Eric Maurice was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to an African American father and an American mother. His exact date and year of birth are not revealed to the public but a few sources have reported that Eric must be in his middle 60s. So, if the information is anything to go by, then he was born between 1957 and 1959.

Nothing is known about his early life, parents, siblings, and family background in general. However, records have it that the businessman though born in Abidjan has lived in several countries including France, Ireland, Switzerland, Martinique, and Italy, and currently resides in Los Angeles California. Similarly, there is no information recorded about his academic background.

The fact is, Eric Maurice only came to media recognition recently given how much fame his ex-wife Sheryl has gathered over the years. Besides his marriage to the actress, Eric does not have any public personality or celebrity status, unlike Sheryl his ex-wife. Also, the fact that it has been a long time since their marriage ended makes it more difficult to get details information about him

About what he does for a living, Eric Maurice is recognized as an international businessman, entrepreneur, and trendsetter, and a member of Soka Gakkai International. He is said to be traveling around the world in style with his uncommon taste for high-end living. Details of his kind of business are not revealed.

He Was Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Husband for 11 Years

While it is not known exactly when and where Eric Maurice met his actress ex-wife Sheryl Lee Ralph, it is quite clear that the ex-couple got married in 1990. Meanwhile, before their marriage happened, the actress once revealed that she was used to wearing a string on her finger as an indication that she needs to pay attention to her own life.

She made this decision during one of her birthday parties when she noticed that she was the only one at the party without a partner, while the rest of the attendants made merry in pairs. However, it was long before Eric met her and replaced the string with a diamond ring and she couldn’t have been happier.

Eric Maurice married Sheryl Lee Ralph in 1990 in a white wedding ceremony in Los Angeles. The couple seemed to be living happily together until after 11 years when the news of their divorce broke.

They Divorced in 2001 amid Torrie Tabloid Allegations 

When a couple falls in love and walks down the aisle, they always hope that their union lasts forever, but, that is not always the case- a situation Eric and his ex-wife know too well. Rumors about their split started circulating in 2000, a year before they finalized their divorce.

National Enquirer published an article with the headline, ”Moesha’ TV Mom Splits With Hubby” containing numerous false and despicable statements. The couple had wanted it done amicably and out of the public eye but the tabloid made it impossible after publishing the article.

The magazine which the star actress would later sue made claims that Sheryl was leaving her husband so she could chase after younger men. While those remain false statements and allegations, the lawsuit established that the couple was actually going through a divorce. They finalized their divorce in 2001 and went their separate ways.

Eric Maurice and Sheryl later sued National Enquirer for $1 million in Los Angeles Superior Court for libel and invasion of privacy. Sheryl subsequently disclosed in an interview that the divorce caused her depression and self-doubt.

On his own side, Eric never disclosed how he felt regarding the crash of his marriage or the cause of the split. Eric Maurice and Sheryl Lee Ralph may have gotten divorced because they fell out of love. It could also be for another reason.

Eric Maurice Has Two Children from his Marriage to Ralph

Eric Maurice’s marriage with his ex-wife Sheryl Lee Ralph produced two children; a son named Etienne Maurice and a daughter named Ivy Victoria Maurice. Etienne was born in 1992 while Ivy was born in 1995. Etienne and Ivy Victoria are currently 31 and 28 years old respectively.

Just like his mother, Etienne is involved in the film industry. He is a filmmaker and director in his own right and is the founder of Walk Good Productions in Los Angeles. He has a few acting and directing credits and is mostly known for his work on “H.E.I.R.” and “Hideous”

His sister Ivy Victoria is a digital creator and the Vice President of his film company, Walk Good Productions. This simply means that the two siblings share a close bond not only as siblings but also co-workers. Victoria is also the creative director of  WalkGood Wear.

Although they are closer with their mom, Etienne and Ivy also have obviously maintained a very close bond with their father as is evident from their Instagram posts. They occasionally feature him in their feed and in one of Victoria’s posts, she acknowledged her father for setting the bar high for her future suitors by buying her chocolate and roses and taking her out every Valentine’s Day.

Etienne also paid tribute to his father on fathers day with adorable father-son photos captioned; “Happy Father’s Day Pops! Blessed to have you in my life.”

Eric Hasn’t Remarried Since His Divorce From Sheryl

Following their divorce, Sheryl Ralph found love again in the arms of Vincent Hughes, Pennsylvania State Senator. They got married on 30th July 2005 and have remained together ever since. On the contrary, there is no information about Maurice’s love life since then. Although Sheryl does not discuss his past marriage with Eric, the ex-couple appears to have a neutral relationship and reached a consensus in regard to their children’s upbringing.

FAQs

Who Was Sheryl Lee Ralph’s First Husband?

Sheryl Lee Ralph’s first husband was Eric Maurice. He is a Euro-African American businessman born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to an African American father and an American mother. His exact date and year of birth are not revealed to the public but a few sources have reported that Eric must be in his middle 60s. So, if the information is anything to go by, then he was born between 1957 and 1959.

How Long was Eric Maurice Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Spouse?

Eric Maurice was Sheryl Lee Ralph’s spouse from 1990 to 2001, and they have two children, a son born in 1992 and daughter in 1995.

What is Eric Maurice’s age?

Eric Maurice’s exact date and year of birth are unknown to the public but a few sources have reported that he must be in his middle 60s. So, if the information is anything to go by, then he was born between 1957 and 1959, and is around 66/64 years old.

What is Eric Maurice’s net worth?

Eric Maurice’s exact net worth is unknown, but he lives a flamboyant lifestyle that suggests he is wealthy. However, his ex-wife, Sheryl, is worth $5 million.

Who is Sheryl Lee Ralph married to now?

There is no information about Maurice’s love life since his divorce from Sheryl Lee Ralph. As a result, it’s not known if he has remarried.

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