Samantha Lee Gibson was the second wife of Tyrese Gibson. The University of Georgia grad and the Fast and Furious franchiser have seen better days (more on that later) and their rocky journey is likely just begun.

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But, this list wishes to focus on the life of Samantha: who she is, what makes her tick and, of course, where did Samantha Grow up? Where did the gorgeous celebrity wife and mother begin her life? Funny, you should ask. Let’s go have a look-see, shall we?

6 Who Is Samantha Lee Gibson?

Being known as the significant other of a famous Hollywood actor/singer is all well and good; however, Samantha Lee Gibson is far more than a celebrity wife. Lee Gibson graduated from the University of Georgia, where she received a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She would further her education by obtaining a master's degree in social work and is a licensed clinical social worker. She also happens to be a therapist fitness influencer and hosts her own weekly Bible study entitled Miracle Monday.

She is of mixed heritage (Ecuadorian and Jamaican descent, to be exact.) Lee Gibson participated in the Miss Latin UGA pageant in 2011 and is currently the executive director of The Love Circle Foundation, a non-profit created by Tyrese to offer mentorship for young people to dream beyond their current reality, and become better versions of themselves.

5 How Did Samantha And Tyrese Gibson Meet?

Samantha met Tyrese through a mutual friend at a charity event in Atlanta, around the time the Baby Boy star was filming The Fast and the Furious 7 with co-star The Rock, who Gibson has a difficult relationship with.

After dating for less than a year, The couple wed on Valentine's Day of 2017. “We went out of our way and took the time to actually get to know each other and be transparent. Rather, it’s embarrassing or crazy, tell me who you are, give me the heads-up about what I’m walking into…” is what Gibson had to say, regarding his wife, according to News.amomama.com. Both Tyrese and Samantha have been married in the past, with Tyrese’s first wife being Norma Mitchell, whom he was married to from 2007 to 2009.

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4 All Good Things Must Come To An End

Samantha and Tyrese would put an end to their 3-year marriage in 2020. “When relationships end or friendships end, I can walk away knowing I can drop the mic. I did everything I could do,” was what Samantha shared via an Instagram live interview with Ericka Davis back in January 2021. Samantha would further add, “And at that point, I feel like when I do that, and I know that God has tapped me on the shoulder and said, ‘Okay, Sam,’ it’s like, you know what? I did everything I could do. At this point, all I can do is trust God. All I can do is either trust God to either do whatever, whether to give me peace and proceed with my peace, or continue to stay in this cycle with whatever person I’m dealing with at the time, whether it be a friendship or a relationship.” There have been allegations thrown Tyrese’s way regarding violence toward both his former wife and his daughter (which the actor denies.) Let's all hope said allegations are false.

3 Samantha And Tyrese Gibson Share A Child Together

In October 2018, Samantha and Tyrese welcomed Soraya Lee Gibson to their family. Tyrese would head to social media to post this message, “My wife is the real champion here. I have never seen this level of strength and will power … She was in labor for 30 hours … 8 pounds 6 oz later … We know our daughter came here to change things." With Samantha’s labor apparently lasting 30 hours, her strength and willpower are definitely not to be questioned.

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2 Samantha Gibson Has A Solid Instagram Presence

Samantha has made her presence known on social media, more specifically Instagram, for quite some time. With over 136K followers on the platform, Lee Gibson’s sultry selfies and fun-filled pics with her daughter can be enjoyed by all who follow her. On a bit of a side note, there is a bit of Instagram drama surrounding Lee Gibson and former hubby Tyrese, with Tyrese posting about his new OnlyFans model lady friend two months after the couple’s divorce announcement, along with the infamous “I want my shirt back” post on one of Samantha’s selfie posts.

1 Samantha Grew Up In The ‘Garden State’

Yes, Samantha Lee Gibson calls New Jersey the place where she spent her developmental years. To be more specific, Dayton, New Jersey is the birthplace of the social worker. The Garden State can count Lee Gibson as one of its finest flowers (was that a tad on the cringy side? Ah, well.)

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