History of Eva Marcille in Timeline
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.
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.
2004: Won America's Next Top Model Cycle 3
In 2004, Eva Marcille won the third cycle of America's Next Top Model. Her prizes included a CoverGirl cosmetics contract, a spread in Elle, and a modeling contract with Ford Models.
May 2005: Cover of Women's Health and Fitness Magazine
In May 2005, Eva Marcille appeared on the cover of Women's Health and Fitness magazine.
June 2005: Cover of King Magazine
In June 2005, Eva Marcille appeared on the cover of King magazine.
November 2005: Cover of IONA Magazine
In November 2005, Eva Marcille appeared on the cover of IONA magazine and also King magazine.
2005: Appeared in Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'N Out
In 2005, Eva Marcille appeared in a first-season episode of the MTV improv show Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'N Out.
2005: Marc Bouwer Fall Runway Show
In 2005, Eva Marcille's runway shows included the Marc Bouwer Fall 2005 and Elle Girl presents Dare to Be You: Wal-Mart Meets America's Next Top Model 2005, and Gharani Strok Fall 2005.
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.
2006: Cast as a Regular on The Wedding Album
In 2006, Eva Marcille was cast as a regular on a FOX show called The Wedding Album, but FOX canceled it before it aired.
2006: Runway Shows
In 2006, Eva Marcille's runway shows included the Deborah Lindquist Spring 2006, Naqada Spring 2006, and 8th Annual 'Models of Perfection' Show 2006.
December 2007: Featured Role in Smallville
In December 2007, Eva Marcille played a featured role in an episode of Smallville.
2007: L.A. Fashion Week Runway Show
In 2007, Eva Marcille participated in L.A. Fashion Week's Monarchy Collection Fall 2007.
2007: Starred in Tyler Perry's House of Payne
In 2007, Eva Marcille starred as Tracie Evans in Tyler Perry's House of Payne.
December 24, 2008: Engaged to Lance Gross
On December 24, 2008, Eva Marcille became engaged to actor Lance Gross.
2008: Joined The Young and the Restless
In 2008, Eva Marcille joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as Tyra Hamilton.
June 2009: Appeared on Played by Fame
In June 2009, Eva Marcille appeared in an episode of the BET prank show Played by Fame.
2009: The Young and the Restless Role
In 2009, Eva Marcille continued her role as Tyra Hamilton in The Young and the Restless.
2009: Nominated for NAACP Image Award
In 2009, Eva Marcille was nominated for two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series for her role in The Young and the Restless.
March 2010: Split Up with Lance Gross
In March 2010, Eva Marcille and actor Lance Gross split up.
2010: Hosted Hair Battle Spectacular
In 2010, Eva Marcille hosted the first season of the Oxygen reality series Hair Battle Spectacular.
2012: Ended Relationship with Flo Rida
In 2012, Eva Marcille ended her relationship with rapper Flo Rida.
2012: End of Tyler Perry's House of Payne
In 2012, Eva Marcille's role as Tracie Evans in Tyler Perry's House of Payne came to an end.
August 2013: Appeared in "J'accélère (I accelerate)" video clip
In August 2013, Eva Marcille appeared in the video clip "J'accélère (I accelerate)" by French rapper Rohff.
2014: Split with Kevin McCall
In spring 2014, Eva Marcille and Kevin McCall split, with Marcille stating she has custody of their daughter.
August 5, 2015: Main Cast Role in Born Again Virgin
On August 5, 2015, Eva Marcille joined the main cast of the TV One series Born Again Virgin as Tara.
February 2016: Appeared in About the Business
In February 2016, Eva Marcille was in a reality series titled About the Business.
August 2017: Competed in Scared Famous
In August 2017, Eva Marcille competed in the first season of VH1's Scared Famous.
October 23, 2017: Premiere of Scared Famous
On October 23, 2017, VH1's Scared Famous premiered, featuring Eva Marcille.
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.
2018: Joined The Real Housewives of Atlanta as Full-Time Cast Member
In 2018, Eva Marcille became a full-time cast member on the eleventh season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
2018: Joined The Real Housewives of Atlanta
In 2018, Eva Marcille returned to reality television as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
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.
2020: Departed The Real Housewives of Atlanta
In 2020, Eva Marcille departed from The Real Housewives of Atlanta after two seasons.
June 2021: All The Queen's Men Streaming Debut
In June 2021, BET+ began streaming All The Queen's Men, starring Eva Marcille as Marilyn "Madam" DeVille.
2021: Departed The Real Housewives of Atlanta
In 2021, Eva Marcille departed from The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
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.
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