Terrence Howard’s Family, Children, Relationships, and Friends: The Untold Personal Story

Terrence Howard has long been a figure admired by those close to him and fans worldwide. Known for building strong relationships, his life off-screen includes meaningful connections with family, friends, and professional peers. Howard once said, “Family is life. Period.” Relationships have always played a central role in his personal story.

Family Life and Children

Terrence Howard was born in 1969 in Chicago, Illinois. After his parents divorced, he was raised by his grandmother, which shaped much of his early life. This upbringing created a sense of stability and connection for him, even as he began his career in entertainment.

Howard is currently married to Miranda Pak. They first met in 2013 while she was working as a model and restaurant owner. Their relationship moved quickly, and they married later that same year. Together, they have two sons named Qirin and Hero, born in 2015 and 2016.

Before marrying Miranda Pak, Terrence had three children—Aubrey, Heaven, and Hunter—with his first wife, Lori McCommas. Aubrey and Heaven are daughters, while Hunter is their son. All these children are biological.

Lori McCommas and Terrence were married twice, from 1989 to 2003 and then again from 2005 to 2007. Miranda Pak, Terrence’s current spouse, has a background in modeling and business.

As an actor and musician, Terrence Howard’s career is well-known. His wife, Miranda Pak, has been recognized for her work in the restaurant industry. Among his children, Aubrey is an entrepreneur, Hunter is known to keep a lower profile, and the younger sons are still children.

Name	Relation	Birth Year
Lori McCommas	Mother of children	1969
Aubrey Howard	Daughter	1993
Heaven Howard	Daughter	1997
Hunter Howard	Son	2001
Miranda Pak	Current Wife	1977
Qirin Howard	Son	2015
Hero Howard	Son	2016

Relationships Beyond Family

Terrence Howard’s relationship history has attracted media attention over the years. His first major relationship was with Lori McCommas. They married in 1989, divorced in 2003, remarried in 2005, and then finally separated in 2007. Lori is an American with Jewish and African-American heritage.

Following this, Howard was married to Michelle Ghent from 2010 to 2013. Michelle Ghent works in production. The couple met before 2010 in Los Angeles and married quickly. However, their marriage ended amid financial disputes and alleged personal difficulties.

There are no widely documented public records of Howard’s romantic relationships outside of his marriages, but these two relationships made headlines. Ghent, also American, filed for divorce in 2011. The process was complicated by legal battles over financial support, ending in 2013.

Howard married Miranda Pak in 2013, shortly after his divorce from Ghent was finalized. With each relationship, different interests and backgrounds converged, shaping the actor’s life experiences along the way.

Name	Relationship Type	Time Period
Lori McCommas	Ex-Wife	1989–2003; 2005–2007
Michelle Ghent	Ex-Wife	2010–2013

Friends and Connections

Terrence Howard has formed close friendships with several of his peers. During his career, he developed a strong bond with Taraji P. Henson. The two actors starred together in both Hustle & Flow and the television series Empire. Their friendship began on the set of Hustle & Flow in 2004.

Another notable friend is Taye Diggs, with whom Howard worked on The Best Man series. Their connection started during filming in 1999. Over the years, their friendship has involved public support for each other at events and social gatherings.

Howard has also been friends with Ludacris, who appeared with him in the film Crash. While not every friendship has stayed as close over time, his relationships with colleagues often began through shared work experiences and mutual respect.

Some friendships changed as careers and personal lives evolved, but others remained strong through the years. The trust built through collaboration and shared goals has kept these bonds meaningful.

Name	Known Since	Profession
Taraji P. Henson	2004	Actor
Taye Diggs	1999	Actor
Ludacris	2005	Rapper, Actor