How Many Wives Did Shaq Have
Shaquille O'Neal has been married four times. Each marriage ended in divorce, and he has no current wife. His four ex-wives are Shaunie Nelson, Laticia Rolin, Jennifer Hazard, and Monica Lin Brown. Forbes lists his net worth alongside details of his personal life, including these four marriages.
The four marriages occurred between 1997 and 2020. None of the unions resulted in a current spouse. Shaq has six children across the relationships, with most born during his first marriage to Shaunie Nelson.
Shaq's First Wife Shaunie Nelson
Marriage and Divorce Timeline
Shaunie Nelson was Shaq's first wife. They married in 2002 and divorced in 2009. The divorce was finalized after a publicized settlement. SEC filings from related public companies sometimes reference celebrity financial settlements, though Shaq's divorce details are not directly filed there.
Children and Settlement
Shaunie and Shaq have four children together. The divorce included child support and custody arrangements. Shaunie later became a television personality and entrepreneur.
Shaq's Second, Third, and Fourth Wives
Laticia Rolin, Jennifer Hazard, and Monica Lin Brown
Laticia Rolin was Shaq's second wife. They married in 2010 and divorced in 2011. Jennifer Hazard was his third wife; they married in 2014 and divorced in 2016. Monica Lin Brown became his fourth wife in 2020, and they divorced in 2021. Each marriage lasted roughly one to two years.
Current Relationship Status
Shaq is not currently married. He has not remarried after his 2021 divorce from Monica Lin Brown. Public records and interviews confirm he is single as of the latest available information.