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Best known as the second former wife of the famous Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman, Myrna Colley-Lee is a celebrity and a popular celebrity wife in the USA. Her ex-husband is known for his movie appearances, such as ‘The Shawshank Redemption,’ ‘Seven,’ and a trilogy of ‘The Dark Knight.’
For his part in the ‘Million Dollar Baby’ movie, he won an Oscar. On 16th June 1984, Colley-Lee got married to Morgan. Their union lasted several years before the pair agreed in December 2007 to divorce. In 2010, their divorce was finalized.
They had adopted Freeman’s step-granddaughter from his first marriage, while Freeman and Colley-Lee had no biological children. For many decades now, Colley-Lee has worked as a costume designer and art director.
Although she has never appeared in any film or TV program, she made an appearance in the ’60 Minutes’ TV series. Although she is not a Hollywood celebrity like her former husband, due to her strong engagement in philanthropic works, she still has an engaging public life.
Height / Weight / Age
Born on the 1st of January 1941. Myrna is not much taller her height measures 5 feet 5 inches while her weight is 60 kg approximately.
Even at this age, she has kept herself in good shape and appears healthy with a body figure measurement of 35-27-34. Colley-Lee has black colored eyes and the color of her hair is black as well.
Date Of Birth | 1st January 1941 |
Age | 84 Years |
Height | In Centimetres – 165 cm
In Feet and Inches – 5′ 5” |
Weight | In Kilograms – 60 Kg
In Pounds – 132 lbs |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Figure Measurements | 35-27-34 |
Bra Size | 34B |
Dress Size | 4 (US) |
Shoe Size | 6 (US) |
Net Worth
Myrna Colley-Lee has worked as a costume designer as well as an art director and designer on many projects but never resorted to any fame. Even though she was married to one of the most popular actors in the world, she kept her low profile throughout the marriage.
Myrna has earned most of her wealth from her work as a designer and the total net worth estimated for her is $160 million US dollars as of now which includes the wealth she received from Morgan after the divorce.
Education / Family
Myrna Colley-Lee was born and raised in New York, United States of America. Myrna has not revealed any details about her family but it is known that she has a brother whose name is Leon. She studied at her local high school and later graduated from the Department of Arts at Mississippi State University with a degree in performing arts.
Name |
Myrna Colley-Lee |
Nickname | Myrna |
Birth Place | New York, USA |
Profession | Theatre Producer and Costume Design |
Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
School | High School |
College | Department of Arts, Mississippi State University |
Religion | Christianity |
Nationality | American |
Home Town | New York, USA |
Fathers Name | Name Not Known |
Mothers Name | Name Not Known |
Brothers | Leon |
Sister | Not Known |
Career / Fashion And Style
She has worked on numerous reality shows and film as a costume designer. For theatrical performances, she has also designed costumes such as ‘The Piano Lesson,’ ‘Forest City’ and ‘Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White’.
She is both an art director and stage designer who has worked on several film and television productions, in addition to being a costume designer. She has also recently ventured into the world of industrial interior design. In addition, she serves on the Mississippi Arts Commission as a commissioner.
Boyfriends, Affairs, Husband and More
Before being married in a small ceremony on June 16, 1984, Myrna Colley-Lee and Morgan Freeman dated for a while. At that point, she was already a prolific costume designer. Morgan had recently left his first partner, even though it was her first marriage.
It was a mutual acquaintance who on a date had set the pair up. The pair never had any biological children, but from his other marriages, Myrna was very similar to the children of Morgan Freeman.
Freeman gained attention during their marriage for having extramarital affairs, including one with a school teacher named Mary Joyce Hays. Due to Morgan’s persistent infidelity, their union fell apart and Myrna finally filed for divorce. In 2010, the divorce was finalized.
Boyfriends | Morgan Freeman (Hollywood Actor) |
Marital Status | Divorced (2010) |
Husband | Morgan Freeman
|
Children | Son – None
Daughter – E’ Dina Hines (Dead) |
Favorite Things
Here we provide you a list of Myrna Colley-Lee’s favorite things.
Favorite Actors | Eddie Redmayne |
Favorite Actress | Meghan Markle |
Favorite Colour | Black |
Favorite Holiday Destinations | London |
Favorite Food | Italian Cuisine |
Favorite Things To Do | Cooking and Traveling |
Some Interesting Facts About Myrna Colley-Lee
- For the second time, Morgan was married. He had earlier married Jeanette Adair Bradshaw.
- After twelve years of dating, both of them parted their ways.
- Via mutual friends, Myrna met Morgan.
- Early on June 16, 1984, both of them agreed to tie the knot.
- Freeman’s second marriage was not able to last long.
- With Demaris Meyer and Mary Joyace Hays, he had more marital affairs (School Teacher).
- This influenced Myrna and Morgan’s relationship. Then in September 2010, they agreed to get divorced.
- The granddaughter of his first wife, E ‘Dina Hines, was adopted by Myrna and Morgan.
- Hines had been viciously stabbed to death.
- Dina’s boyfriend, Laman Davenport, has been charged with her murder.