Taniqua Smith is the Ex-Wife of DeMarcus Ware

Taniqua Smith and her ex-husband DeMarcus Ware met in high school. After dating for several years, they exchanged wedding vows in March 2005 at a courthouse in Alabama.

Taniqua Smith and her ex-husband DeMarcus Ware met in high school.
Taniqua Smith is the ex-wife of DeMarcus Ware.
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Taniqua’s first miscarriage occurred in April 2006, but she later became pregnant with a baby named Omar, who died in 2006. They underwent several fertility tests and met with several fertility specialists and high-risk pregnancy experts.

They adopted a baby girl named Marley in 2008. On November 20, 2010, they welcomed a son, DeMarcus Ware II. Similarly, Veteran Journalist Tony Kornheiser and his wife Karril Kornheiser faced difficulty having kids.

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Taniqua Smith and Demarcus’s adopted daughter Marley.
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Sadly, Taniqua and her then-husband DeMarcus decided to end their marriage after two years of their son’s birth in 2012. It is believed that difficult pregnancies caused fractures in their relationship. Nonetheless, despite divorce for the sake of their children, they maintain a close relationship.

Taniqua Smith is Married to Shane Richard

Taniqua Smith is currently married to Shane Richard who is a brand specialist at Audi Grapevine. She and her now-husband met for the first time in July 2016, when Shane sold her a new car and Taniqua asked him to have lunch with her. After that, the two of them started dating.

After a short courtship, the pair exchanged wedding vows on August 19, 2017, at Dreams Playa Mujeres Resort & Spa Resort in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Shane, her husband, is an American brand specialist at Audi Grapevine and a realtor at Keller Williams Southlake Market Center.

In addition, Taniqua and Shane got married at the Dreams Playa Mujeres Resort and Spa Resort, located in Mexico. The couple was engaged for a year before getting married.

Taniqua Smith’s Net Worth In 2023

The 42-year-old Smith mostly stays away from the spotlight hence there is not much information about her current profession. However, before marrying Demarcus Ware she worked in US Air Force.

Demarcus Ware, Taniqua Smith’s ex-husband, has an estimated net worth of around $35 million, which he earned through his career as a former American football outside linebacker and defensive end. He also has massive real estate.

Taniqua Smith's ex-husband agreed to a three-year, $30 million management contract with the Denver Horses.
Taniqua Smith’s ex-husband has a net worth of $35 million.
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It is assumed Smith may have inherited a large percentage of fortune from her ex-husband, but the actual cost is unknown. There is no doubt she earned a few million in spousal and child support.

Ex-husbands’ Major Work

Taniqua Smith’s ex-husband, DeMarcus Ware began his football career at Auburn High School, where he finished his senior year with seven sacks and 55 tackles. Later, he accepted a scholarship to Troy University, where he was named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year for the Troy Trojans football team in 2003.

As a sophomore, Ware began his career as a starter at the defensive end. The Dallas Cowboys selected him with the 11th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft. DeMarcus Ware’s first NFL game resulted in a 28-24 victory over the San Diego Chargers.

Likewise, DeMarcus was chosen for his first Pro Bowl game in his second NFL season. He signed with the Denver Broncos in 2014 and helped lead the team to Super Bowl 50 victory. He played linebacker and wide receiver during his football career, and as a senior, he won every game.

DeMarcus Ware In NFL Preseason

Well, Ware, a former star player for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos, experienced a life-changing moment in the early 2000s when he made a crucial decision. In 2023, he sang the national anthem before the first preseason game of that year, which was between the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns. He did this to honor his late Denver Broncos teammate, Demaryius Thomas, who sadly passed away in 2021.

In 2023, DeMarcus was also included in the Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Other inductees included Joe Thomas, Zach Thomas, Darrelle Revis, Ronde Barber, Don Coryell, Joe Klecko, Chuck Howley, and Ken Riley. Joe Thomas, who delivered the final speech, received the loudest applause from the home crowd.

Taniqua Smith Bio-Wiki

Taniqua Smith was born in Alabama, United States of America, on August 8, 1981. Her astrological sign is Leo. Willie Smith, her father, was a former Alabama police officer. In the 1980s, Taniqua attended Auburn High School.

Taniqua Smith was born in Alabama, United States of America, on August 8, 1981.
Taniqua Smith attended Auburn High School.
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Smith is an American citizen with mixed ethnic ancestry. Smith is 5 feet 7 inches and weighs roughly 60 kg. Her hair and eyes are black.

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