Patricia Southall, also known as Pat, is famous for starting and running Treasure You, a charity foundation in the United States. In addition to this, she is the former spouse of actor and comedian Martin Lawrence and a former beauty queen, having been crowned Miss Virginia in 1993.
Patricia Southall Bio Summary
Full name: Patricia Annette Southall
Nickname: Pat
Gender: Female
Date of birth: 17th December 1970
Age: 54 years old (as of 2024)
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
Place of birth: Chesapeake, Virginia
Current residence: Los Angeles, USA
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: African-American
Religion: Christianity
Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight: 110 lbs (50 kg)
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Parents: Henry and Mildred Southall
Siblings: Pam Southhall
Marital status: Separated
Ex-husbands: Martin Lawrence (1995- 1997), Emmit James Smith (2000-2020)
Children: 4
Education: Western Branch High School & James Madison University
Occupation: Model, actress, and entrepreneur
Early Life & Education
Pat was born on December 17, 1970, in Chesapeake, Virginia. She grew up with her parents, Henry and Mildred Southall, and her twin sister, Pam Southall.
She went to Western Branch High School and eventually earned a degree in journalism from James Madison University.
Patty’s modeling career took off during her time at University when she was named Miss Virginia USA in late 1993. She went on to represent Virginia in the Miss USA 1994 Pageant, where she placed second to Lu Parker from South Carolina.
Career
Pat is a thriving professional in the fields of modeling, public speaking, production, writing, and activism. She also co-founded the notable charitable organization called Treasure You with her ex-partner, Emmitt Smith.
In addition to her charitable work, she is a successful author. In 2016, Patricia released her book “Second Chances,” which exposes the realities faced by women and motivates them to take control of their futures. The influencer has also served as a host at The Annual 1995 ShoWest Awards.
Patricia Southall has established herself as a respected producer and actress in the film industry, with a number of notable acting roles to her name. Here are Patricia Southall’s movies and TV shows she has been featured in:
- Halfway Point as Justin
- Beverly Hills, 90210 as Receptionist
- The Wayne Bros as Jasmine
Personal Life
The current relationship status of Patricia Southall is single, but she was previously wedded to Emmitt James Smith, a former American football player. They first met in 1998 and began a romantic relationship shortly after.
In April 2000, Patricia and Emmitt tied the knot. However, they ultimately chose to end their marriage of twenty years, announcing the split through a joint post on their social media accounts.
In a YouTube video titled “The reason ex-NFL player Emmitt Smith’s wife wanted out of marriage now,” it was revealed that she felt overshadowed in the marriage, with her husband being the main focus.
Together, they have three children. Before marrying Emmitt, the television celebrity was previously wedded to a well-known actor and producer, Lawrence Martin.
However, their marriage came to an end after only two years of being married in 1995. During their union, the couple welcomed one child together who was born on January 15th, 1996.
The ex-pageant winner has four kids in total: Emmitt James Smith IV (born in 2002), Skylar Elizabeth (born in 2003), Elijah Alexander James (born in 2010), and Jasmine Page Lawrence (born in 1996), who is from her previous marriage with Martin Lawrence.
Net Worth
Despite spending her youth working on the family farm, Patricia Southall never let it hold her back. As a result, she has accumulated a net worth of approximately $500,000 from various career pursuits.
