Early Life and Education of Eva Marcille: A Complete Timeline

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How education and upbringing influenced the life of Eva Marcille. A timeline of key moments.

Eva Marcille Sterling is an American actress, fashion model, and television personality. She gained fame after winning America's Next Top Model. She starred as Tracie Evans in Tyler Perry's House of Payne and played Tyra Hamilton on The Young and the Restless. Marcille also appeared on reality television as a cast member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Currently, she plays the lead role of “Madam” in Tyler Perry's All the Queen’s Men.

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October 30, 1984: Eva Marcille's Birth

On October 30, 1984, Eva Marcille (née Pigford) was born. She is known as an American actress, fashion model and television personality.

2002: Graduation from Washington Preparatory High School

In 2002, Eva Pigford, now known as Eva Marcille, graduated from Washington Preparatory High School.

July 2006: Began Dating Lance Gross

In July 2006, Eva Marcille began dating actor Lance Gross.

November 15, 2006: Left Managers and Dropped Last Name

On November 15, 2006, Eva Marcille left her managers Benny Medina and Tyra Banks, and officially dropped "Pigford" from her name.

December 24, 2008: Engaged to Lance Gross

On December 24, 2008, Eva Marcille became engaged to actor Lance Gross.

March 2010: Split Up with Lance Gross

In March 2010, Eva Marcille and actor Lance Gross split up.

2012: Ended Relationship with Flo Rida

In 2012, Eva Marcille ended her relationship with rapper Flo Rida.

2014: Split with Kevin McCall

In spring 2014, Eva Marcille and Kevin McCall split, with Marcille stating she has custody of their daughter.

December 2017: Engaged to Michael Sterling

In December 2017, Eva Marcille became engaged to Atlanta-based attorney Michael Sterling.

April 2018: Birth of First Son

In April 2018, Eva Marcille and Michael Sterling had their first son.

October 7, 2018: Married Michael Sterling

On October 7, 2018, Eva Marcille married Michael Sterling.

August 2019: Daughter's Last Name Changed to Sterling

In August 2019, Eva Marcille revealed that her daughter's last name has been legally changed from McCall to Sterling.

September 2019: Birth of Second Son

In September 2019, Eva Marcille and Michael Sterling had their second son.

March 2023: Filed for Divorce from Michael Sterling

In March 2023, Eva Marcille filed for divorce from Michael Sterling.

August 3, 2023: Divorce from Michael Sterling Finalized

On August 3, 2023, Eva Marcille's divorce from Michael Sterling was finalized.

July 2025: Reconciled with Michael Sterling

In July 2025, Eva Marcille and Michael Sterling began reconnecting publicly and confirmed their reconciliation.