Who Is Tyrese Gibson’s Ex-Wife, Norma Mitchell? Kids & Divorce Explained

Actor-singer Tyrese Gibson was arrested on Monday, September 9, for the underpayment of child support at the Fulton County Superior Court in Georgia. Now, his past relationships have also suddenly drawn widespread interest. Specifically, fans want to know about Tyrese Gibson’s relationship with his ex-wife Norma Mitchell.

Here is everything you might want to know about Norma Mitchell.

Who is Tyrese Gibson’s ex-wife?

Tyrese Gibson has been married twice.

The actor’s first marriage to Norma Mitchell lasted two years, between 2007 and 2009. In February 2017, Gibson tied the knot a second time with fitness and beauty influencer Samantha Lee. The couple eventually divorced in 2020.

How many kids do Tyrese Gibson and Norma Mitchell have?

Tyrese Gibson and his ex-wife Norma Mitchell have one child together.

The former couple’s daughter Shayla was born in 2007. Further, the Fast & Furious star has another daughter with Samantha Lee, named Soraya, who was born in 2018. Gibson’s recent arrest in Georgia was due to his reported non-payment of child support to Lee for Soraya.

Tyrese Gibson and Norma Mitchell’s divorce explained

Tyrese Gibson and Norma Mitchell filed for divorce in October 2008, after 10 months of marriage. It was accompanied by a lengthy custody battle over their daughter, Shayla. A 2009 report published by Radar Online claimed that Mitchell wanted modifications in their custody agreement and child and spousal support.

In 2015, Mitchell expressed her desire to “move on and move forward” during an interview with Madame Noire. “I just have come to a point where I felt that I really want to have a voice and speak up for myself,” she said. “It’s been a long time that I have been going through this and I just want to move on and move forward.”

In August 2017, Norma Mitchell accused Gibson of physically abusing Shayla. This led to the involvement of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services in the matter. In November of that year, it was reported that the government agency had ended its investigation and would not bring any criminal charges against Gibson. (via People)

In May 2024, Tyrese Gibson’s ex-wife Norma Mitchell also filed a lawsuit against him. She claimed that he had defamed her and revealed private information about their daughter. (via People)