At the theGrio Awards, Harvey, while accepting The Television Icon Award, emotionally paid tribute to his wife, Marjorie, in a heartfelt speech that became a significant part of the evening. The 66-year-old host expressed his deep gratitude and admiration for his wife of 18 years, Marjorie, attributing much of his success to her unwavering support and loyalty.
During his acceptance speech, Harvey emotionally acknowledged Marjorie’s steadfastness in their relationship, saying, “That woman right there been down with me like four flat tires,” emphasizing her faithfulness and loyalty. He pointed towards her in the audience and highlighted that a significant portion of his accomplishments occurred after marrying her, stating, “85% of what y’all up here [are] talking to me about happened after I married that girl right there.”
In light of swirling rumors regarding infidelity, Harvey indirectly addressed them by affirming the strength and longevity of their 18-year marriage, asserting, “We’ve been 18 years strong,” and assuring the audience, “I don’t know what y’all been trying to do, but we covered, though.”
The emotional tribute continued as Harvey cited verses from the Bible, symbolically handing over his award to the staff to dedicate to Marjorie. He concluded his heartfelt speech by declaring his love and appreciation for her, saying, “I love you Marjorie Harvey,” and expressing gratitude for her unwavering support.
The theGrio Awards, founded by businessman Byron Allen, celebrated African American excellence and recognized prominent figures such as Mariah Carey, Don Cheadle, Misty Copeland, Kevin Hart, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Denzel Washington, and Eddie Murphy, alongside Harvey.
Addressing the previous speculation about their marriage in August, both Harvey and Marjorie took to social media to dispel the rumors. Harvey reassured the audience during Invest Fest 2023 in Atlanta, stating, “I’m fine. Marriage is fine,” urging people to stop the unfounded rumors. Marjorie, on her Instagram, shared an article about handling false allegations, emphasizing their strength in the face of adversity.
The power couple, who initially met in the ’90s, tied the knot in 2007 and recently celebrated their 16th anniversary. They have a blended family with seven children and seven grandchildren. Harvey has openly expressed that his relationship with Marjorie has brought him a sense of loyalty and respect that he hadn’t experienced before.
