To most fans, Martin Lawrence is a critically acclaimed actor that everyone loves to watch on the small screen and the big screen. But this is just the side of him the general public gets to know.
Martin Lawrence also happens to be quite the family man who is incredibly dedicated to raising his three beautiful daughters. Behind the scenes, Martin is just like the rest of us, and is a protective papa to his daughters who, like all kids, seem to be growing up way too fast. Here's a sneak peek into what the children of Martin Lawrence are really all about...
10 They Get To Join Dad On The Red Carpet
Perhaps one of the biggest perks of being the children of Martin Lawrence is the fact that these lovely girls get to join their famous dad on the red carpet. Many celebrity parents shield their kids from the public, but Martin Lawrence has three very creative little girls who love to be part of his world. Closer Weekly reports that the most recent red carpet shared by Lawrence and his kids was the Bad Boys 3 premiere in Los Angeles in January 2020.
9 He Shares His Daughters With 2 Mothers
Martin Lawrence had his first child, Jasmine, with Patricia Southall in 1995, which was also the same year they got married. Sadly, their marriage lasted only two years before they parted ways. Lawrence retained joint custody and remained an active dad.
Shamicka Gibbs became his wife in 2010, and the lovebirds welcomed Iyanna and Amara to the world, making Lawrence a proud father of three gorgeous daughters.
8 The Girls Are Raised With Strong Values
Hollywood has a way of tainting the personal lives of many celebrities, and Martin Lawrence is determined not to let that happen to his family. He is adamant about raising his daughters with strong values and teaching them that they are living a very charmed life that they need to appreciate, not take advantage of.
Closer Weekly quotes him as saying; “I make them aware [of] how lucky they are. I tell them I didn’t grow up like they are. I tell them things were different for me and say: ‘You’ve got it good, switch off some of these lights, I’ve got to pay the electricity bill."
7 Jasmine Is A Straight-A Student
Martin's eldest, Jasmine has clearly demonstrated that she has grown up with those good values firmly intact. She has a good head on her shoulders and at the age of 15 was already a straight-A student. She is a dedicated, scholarly young lady who has been taught that success comes with hard work and determination.
She puts great focus into her studies, and it shows.
6 Amara Trinity Lawrence Is A Confident Young Lady
Amara is the youngest of Martin Lawrence's three kids, and she is very much the apple of daddy's eye. Staying true to the family philosophy of obtaining higher education and putting focus into their studies, Amara graduated with incredible grades in 2019.
Her parents were proud of her achievements and took to Instagram to state;“Our beautiful [daughter] has transformed from a joyful little girl into a confident grown woman." Her confidence has continued to grow as she pursues different avenues in her life.
5 Jasmine Has A Huge Instagram Following
Of all his daughters, Jasmine seems to be the one that takes after Martin Lawrence the most, in one particular way... she loves the spotlight. In fact, she's a real natural when it comes to staying current in the entertainment industry. Jasmine has a huge following on Instagram and regularly posts stunning selfies and modeling photos.
She has acquired nearly 200,000 followers, and yes, she throws some credit to her dad by posting some family photos up for her fans to enjoy!
4 Jasmine Keeps Some Famous Company
Staying true to the lifestyle of the rich and famous means having some high profile friends, and Jasmine has kept pace with relative ease. Not only is this young lady active on social media, but she also happens to have an active in-person social life as well. She has found the perfect balance between engaging with fans while also enjoying her life, and she isn't shy about revealing who her celebrity pals are.
One of her best friends happens to be Will Smith's oldest child, Trey. Jasmine and Trey have a series of images together on social media and are known to spend a lot of quality time together.
3 Iyanna Is The Quiet One
Iyanna Faith Lawrence is the middle child, and she seems to be the quietest of the bunch. She has not made a name for herself on social media, but her proud papa often posts images with her on his personal Instagram account. She is currently enrolled in Sarah Lawrence College and maintains the focus on education that her father has instilled in all his children.
However, the spotlight doesn't seem to be of much interest to her, and she leads a much more private life than her sisters do.
2 All Three Girls Have Big Goals
Fabiosa reports that all three of Martin Lawrence's daughters have skills related to the entertainment industry and big goals to match.
Jasmine definitely wants to get into acting and has already amassed a following of fans that will support her endeavors. She has a few acting credits already under her belt.
Iyanna has demonstrated a passion for the written word. She seems to be very good at weaving the written language together in a creative way and has the potential to do some script writing in the future.
Amara has singing dreams, with the voice to match! She aspires to take the stage and belt it out to a fan base of people that are familiar with her names and her lyrics.
1 Jasmine's Acting Career Seems Well On Its Way
Jasmine may not be instantly recognizable just yet, but she's well on her way to fame and is the one to look out for in the very near future. In fact, she has already made a cameo appearance in Bad Boys For Life, alongside her very proud dad and his pal and co-star, Will Smith. There's no telling what she might enter into next, but with the support of famous dad Martin Lawrence, anything is possible for this aspiring actress.