Martin Lawrence's family welcomed a new member in April 2026 when his eldest daughter, Jasmin Lawrence, gave birth to her first child with husband Eric Murphy, the son of comedian Eddie Murphy. Eddie Murphy confirmed the happy news to E! News, revealing the baby girl's name is Ari Skye.
Martin had announced Jasmin's pregnancy in February 2026, expressing his overwhelming joy on Instagram. He called his first grandchild a "blessing from God" and emphasized that "family is everything."
The article also details Lawrence's family life, including his relationships with his ex-wives and his three daughters. He was married to Patricia Southall from 1995 to 1997, with whom he shares daughter Jasmin. His second marriage was to Shamicka Gibbs, an entrepreneur and TV personality, from 2010 to 2012. They have two daughters together: Iyanna, born in 2000, and Amara, born in 2002.
Despite the divorces, Lawrence has maintained positive co-parenting relationships. He continues to celebrate his daughters' milestones, from birthdays to graduations, and was recently seen with his ex-wife Shamicka at a movie premiere, showing their enduring friendship.