Get to Know Anthony Mackie’s Ex-wife and Kids

Anthony Mackie ex-wife is Sheletta Chapital, his high school sweetheart. They got married in December 2014 and their union lasted until 2018. Before then, they welcomed four children

Before he achieved global fame for portraying Sam Wilson/Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie Captain America, Mackie has been in the movie industry. His acting prowess and ability to be able to translate his personality into his role have earned him numerous accolades.

While his career is enjoyed the spotlight, Mackie did a great job keeping his personal life away from it, and many were surprised to find out that he had four kids and an ex-wife. Here is all we know about his marriage and kids.

Is Anthony Mackie Still Married?

Anthony Mackie is currently unmarried. The Marvel Cinematic superhero still remains single since his official divorce from his wife, Chapital Sheletta, in 2018. Mackie and Sheletta were lovers as far back as their childhood days. In an interview on Queen Latifah’s Show, Anthony Mackie revealed that he was only 7 years old when he first met his ex-wife on his first day in 12th grade at the Warren Easton Sr. High School.

Anthony claimed that he was still getting used to the new school setting when young Sheletta caught his eye on Dr. Seuss’s day. Anthony, despite how young he was, said that he was in awe of her beauty, particularly her short legs and unkempt ponytail. On The Late Show With James Corden, Anthony reminisced about their enjoyable school years and said that Sheletta was always robbing him of his pocket money. The two were inseparable.

The young pair dated intermittently at the time, but eventually fell out of touch and didn’t reconnect until they ran into each other at a performance 20 years later. They were amused by their reunion after such a long time, and Anthony requested Sheletta’s phone number.

Anthony added that he was shocked by Sheletta’s offer to pay the bills on their first date because women typically expect men to handle the costs whenever they go on a date. The pair quickly acknowledged that they were still much in love with one another and made the decision to give romance a shot. They dated for around five years before getting married in 2014.

They Had a Low Key Wedding in 2015

Despite being well-known, Anthony Mackie and his wife, Sheletta Chapital, are very private people, and they like to keep some aspects of their private lives private. One of these was their extremely private wedding, which was attended by roughly 150 friends and family members and held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Punta Cana.

Before leaving for their honeymoon, Anthony and his bride had savored their big day with a round of golf and some wine, according to his account of the low-key and laid-back wedding. Six months later, in June 2015, he released a post on his Instagram page revealing his marriage to his followers.

Sadly, Anthony Mackie’s Marriage Ended 2 Years After

Anthony Mackie and his ex-wife, Sheletta Chapital have been divorced since 2017. The ex-couple had been married for just over three years prior to their divorce. The reasons for the divorce are unknown, but it is speculated that it was due to Mackie‘s busy work schedule. He had been filming several movies and television shows during their marriage and not much attention was paid to it.

It must have been a very difficult time for both Mackie and his ex, as it appeared during that period that they both quickly moved on since the divorce. They have both kept their lives relatively private. 

Does Anthony Mackie have a Girlfriend Now?

Anthony Mackie does not have a girlfriend at the time that this piece was put together. There has been much speculation about his love life and whether he currently has a girlfriend or not. However, Mackie is super secretive about his love life as nothing is known about the topic since after the divorce.

It really shouldn’t be too surprising that Mackie isn’t making news with any new romances — if he’s even dating — given how subtly he handled both his marriage and divorce.

It is unclear if Mackie is still in contact with his ex-wife but it seems like they are both focusing on their own lives and careers, even though they are both bonded by their children. While the Falcon may be able to fly, it seems Mackie’s superhero power is keeping his personal life ultra-private.

Who was Anthony Mackie’s Wife?

Anthony Mackie’s former wife is Sheletta Chapital. She was born in the late 1970s in New Orleans, Louisiana, to her mother Sheila Chapital, and her father whose identity is still not known.

Sheletta studied at McMain Magnet Secondary School and later enrolled at Warren Sr. High School, where she met Anthony. After she completed her high school education, she became a make-up artist. Sadly, there is no information about her professional life, as she has kept most of her away from the public.

Quick Facts About Anthony Mackie’s Family and Parenting Style

Family Aspect	Details
Marriage to Sheletta Chapital	Married in 2014 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Split in 2017.
Children	Has four children with ex-wife Sheletta Chapital.
Meeting Sheletta	Met Sheletta Chapital at age 7; they were childhood sweethearts.
Privacy	Anthony maintains a private life for his family, keeping his children out of the spotlight.
Fatherhood Approach	Focuses on raising his children to be good human beings and respect others.
Perspective on Parenthood	Parenthood has significantly altered his view of the world, including the practicalities of family life and travel.
Bonding Over Films	Uses films, including his role as Captain America, as a bonding opportunity with his sons.
Children’s Perception of His Career	His son finds his role as Captain America to be “cool,” which is meaningful to Anthony.

Meet Anthony Mackie Kids

Anthony and his ex-wife welcomed four children together before calling it quits in 2017 although very little is known about them due to their parents’ private nature. And despite never mentioning them by name in interviews, Anthony sometimes tries to give fans a peek into their lives here and there.

His four children came at two different periods of his relationship with his now ex-wife, Sheletta Chapital. His first two children came before he tied the knot with Sheletta. While the last two came before their uneventful separation which led to their eventual divorce. As earlier stated, the sexes of the four children have not been properly determined yet. Also not determined are their dates of birth.

After the birth of their third kid, Mackie spoke with the Los Angeles Times and claimed that the new event had altered his outlook on life because he now has to take his entire family into account when making decisions.

FAQs

Is Anthony Mackie Married?

Anthony Mackie is not married at the moment. The Marvel Cinematic superhero still remains single since his official divorce from his wife, Chapital Sheletta, in 2018.

Is Anthony Mackie Gay?

Anthony Mackie is not gay. Although the fact that he was once married to a woman may not be reason enough to conclude that he isn’t gay, there’s no concrete proof that he is.