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Southall was married to actor-comedian [[Martin Lawrence]] from 1995 to 1997. She and Lawrence met in the summer of 1992, while she was working in Gov. [[Douglas Wilder|L. Douglas Wilder]]'s media office. Lawrence was appearing in [[Richmond, Virginia|Richmond]] at a [[Def Comedy Jam]] concert. Lawrence and Southall have one child together, daughter Jasmine Page (born January 15, 1996). They divorced in 1997. |
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Southall married football star [[Emmitt Smith]] on April 22, 2000. They have three children together: Emmitt IV, Skylar, and Elijah Smith.<ref>{{cite web |author= Sarie |title= Emmitt Smith And His ‘Mega’ Family|url=http://www.blackcelebkids.com/2013/09/03/emmitt-smith-and-kids-hang-with-meagan-good-at-megafest-2013/ |publisher= Black Celeb Kids |work= Singers and their Kids |date= Sep 3, 2013 }}</ref> She is a member of [[Delta Sigma Theta]] Sorority, Inc. <ref>{{cite web |author= Miriam|title=Patricia Southall Smith: Emmitt Smith’s Wife Biography (Photos, Video)|url=http://sports.rightpundits.com/?p=5003 |publisher= Right Fielders |work= Patricia Southall Smith, Emmitt Smith's wife |date= August 8, 2010}}</ref> |
Southall married football star [[Emmitt Smith]] on April 22, 2000. They have three children together: Emmitt IV, Skylar, and Elijah Smith.<ref>{{cite web |author= Sarie |title= Emmitt Smith And His ‘Mega’ Family|url=http://www.blackcelebkids.com/2013/09/03/emmitt-smith-and-kids-hang-with-meagan-good-at-megafest-2013/ |publisher= Black Celeb Kids |work= Singers and their Kids |date= Sep 3, 2013 }}</ref> She is a member of [[Delta Sigma Theta]] Sorority, Inc. <ref>{{cite web |author= Miriam|title=Patricia Southall Smith: Emmitt Smith’s Wife Biography (Photos, Video)|url=http://sports.rightpundits.com/?p=5003 |publisher= Right Fielders |work= Patricia Southall Smith, Emmitt Smith's wife |date= August 8, 2010}}</ref> |
Revision as of 03:51, 22 December 2016
Patricia "Pat" Annette Smith (née Southall) (born 1971) is an American founder and spokesperson of Treasure You and the wife of former Dallas Cowboys running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith. The former beauty queen from Chesapeake, Virginia is a James Madison University journalism graduate who won the Miss Virginia USA crown in late 1993. Representing Virginia in the Miss USA 1994 pageant, Southall placed first runner-up to Lu Parker of South Carolina.[1]
Philanthropic work
Over the course of their marriage, Pat and Emmitt Smith have been significant donors to a variety of causes and non-profit organizations through Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities. In 2012, the couple's charitable organization, Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities, was among the people and organizations honored at the Trumpet Awards.[2]
Public speaking
In 2012, Women of Faith added Smith to the list of speakers for their Celebrate What Matters Tour.[3]
Personal life
This section of a biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (March 2014) |
Southall was married to actor-comedian Martin Lawrence from 1995 to 1997. She and Lawrence met in the summer of 1992, while she was working in Gov. L. Douglas Wilder's media office. Lawrence was appearing in Richmond at a Def Comedy Jam concert. Lawrence and Southall have one child together, daughter Jasmine Page (born January 15, 1996). They divorced in 1997.
Southall married football star Emmitt Smith on April 22, 2000. They have three children together: Emmitt IV, Skylar, and Elijah Smith.[4] She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. [5]
References
- ^ Little, Robert (1994-02-13). "Mom's Death Inspired Miss USA contender". The Virginia Pilot. Retrieved 2007-02-22.
- ^ 2012 Trumpet Awards Honorees
- ^ Pat Smith Joins Women of Faith Team | Women of Faith
- ^ Sarie (Sep 3, 2013). "Emmitt Smith And His 'Mega' Family". Singers and their Kids. Black Celeb Kids.
- ^ Miriam (August 8, 2010). "Patricia Southall Smith: Emmitt Smith's Wife Biography (Photos, Video)". Patricia Southall Smith, Emmitt Smith's wife. Right Fielders.