Ahmad Rashad’s spouses are five women whom he married at some point, and they include Deidre Waters, Matilda Johnson, Phylicia Ayers-Allen, Sale Johnson, and Ana Luz Rodriguez-Paz, in order from first to last. From these five marriages and his other relationships, he has five children: Keva Rashad, Sean Rashad, Ahmad Rashad Jr., Maiyisha Rashad, and Condola Rashad.
Although Ahmad Rashad does not have a wife right now, his infamous marriages have rocked headlines many times. Here, we will take a closer look at the women who have, at one point or the other, had the privilege of being called Ahmad Rashad’s wife. Here’s what you need to know about his ex-wives.
Deidre Waters was Ahmad Rashad’s First Wife
- Occupation: Professor of Psychology (Teacher)
- Married: 1969 – 1971
- Children: 1
Rashad’s first wife was Deidre Waters, whom he met in the late 60s when she was his track teammate at Mount Tahoma High School. They got married in 1969 when Rashad was playing for the Buffalo Bills. The couple were together for only about two and a half years and had a daughter together. Sadly, their marriage didn’t last, and they divorced in 1971.
Rashad said they grew apart as he pursued his football career, while Waters dedicated herself to academia. Since then, the two have moved on and maintained a cordial relationship for the sake of their daughter.
Keva Rashad is Ahmad Rashad’s Daughter With Deidre Waters
Keva Rashad is the only child between Ahmad Rashad and his first wife. She was born in 1970 and is currently 53 years old now. After her parents’ marriage ended, her mother raised her away from the spotlight; hence, there are no details about her life and what she is up to.
Matilda Johnson was Ahmad Rashad’s Second Wife
- Occupation: Model and actress
- Married: 1976 – 1979
- Children: 2
Matilda Johnson was Rashad’s second wife, and they got married in 1976. Johnson was a model and an actress whose most recent work is the 2021 short film Tragedy. Unfortunately, there isn’t much to report on the life of Matilda Johnson, both before and after her marriage to Rashad. It was said that Rashad was reportedly smitten with her gorgeous looks, and that was what led him to marry her.
Sadly, their marriage broke down after only three years, and they divorced in 1979. Rashad cited the busy nature of his work as a sportscaster and the fact that they led separate lives as the reasons for their split.
Ahmad Rashad Has Two Children With Johnson
Rashad and his second wife, Johnson, have two children together, a son named Ahmad Jr. and a daughter named Maiyisha. Their first child together Maiyisha was born in 1976 and is currently 47 years old. She is Ahmad Rashad’s second daughter and has kept details of her life away from the public.
Their second child, Ahmad Rashad Jr. was born in 1978 and is currently 45 years old. He is a musician and has released some works that can be found on Apple Music. He is Ahmad Rashad’s third child and first son.
