Marjorie Harvey Celebrates 55th Birthday With Lavish Cancun Party

Steve Harvey’s favorite leading lady celebrated her birthday last week, and the party in her honor was nothing short of spectacular. ESSENCE went inside the event where hundreds gathered to sing well wishes to the 55-year-old fashionista and globetrotter. 

“Hey listen, y’all. This is a celebration of something God gave to me. He gave me the chick of my dreams, and so I’m celebrating her birthday today,” Harvey said of wife Marjorie before introducing her.

Mrs. Harvey greeted the crowd in a stunning sequence number, saying, “Thank you all, so much. I appreciate it. And thank you, my love. You all could have gone anywhere, done anything. But to come here and celebrate with me, it means the world to me, really.” 

Mrs. Harvey concluded her remarks by simply adding, “I got the best husband in the world, thank you.”

Also on hand at Moon Palace Resorts in Cancun, Mexico, were the Harvey’s children, celebrity friends like Anthony Mackie and Lisa Raye, and Mrs. Harvey’s parents and granddaughter. 

Take a peek inside the lavish affair below:

01

Heartfelt Thank You

Comedian Steve Harvey dotes on his wife and thanks attendees for coming, saying, "The love that y'all give to my family, it means a lot to me. Hate just happens to be louder than love. That's all it is, but we feel real love when we out in public."

02

Cake, Cake, Cake, Cake, Cake

Marjorie Harvey's eldest daughter, Morgan Hawthorne, presented her mom with a two-tier cake complete with floral embellishments and the number 55.

03

One Time For The Birthday Girl

Marjorie Harvey was serenaded by friends, family, and admirers at the lavish affair. A mariachi band was also on hand for the festivities.

04

Tribute To A Woman

R&B crooner Ginuwine lent his pipes to the special occasion. The "So Anxious" singer belted out a few of his chart-topping hits for the birthday girl and her guests.

05

Feeling The Love

Marjorie Harvey takes the mic to thank the hundreds of people who came out to celebrate her big night. "Thank you all, so much, really, really, really. And God Bless you," said the guest of honor.

06

Working The Room

Steve Harvey greets guest who came out to celebrate Marjorie Harvey's 55th birthday.

07

So In Love

Throughout the night the comedian steals kisses from his wife who he dotes on from the stage. "Ain't she fine?" Harvey asks the crowd at a point. "Shit. Yeah. You don't have to agree. She so cute."

08

Taking It All In

Marjorie Harvey enjoyed the night from a VIP section where her family and friends showered her with love.