Hazel Gordy is the first wife of singer, songwriter, and bassist Jermaine La Juane Jackson and the daughter of the founder of the Motown record label Berry Gordy. Hazel’s ex-husband Jermaine is best known for being a member of the Jackson family and a past member of The Jackson 5, later the Jacksons. He is the brother of the late Michael Jackson, known as the “King of Pop”.
Hazel Gordy: Bio Summary
| Name | Hazel Gordy |
| Age | 69 years old as of 2023 |
| Date of birth | August 24, 1954 |
| Place of birth | Detroit, Michigan USA |
| Famous as | *ex-wife of Jermaine Jackson *daughter of Berry Gordy |
| Nationality | American |
| Parents | Berry Gordy and Thelma Coleman |
| Spouse | Jermaine Jackson |
| Children | Jermaine Jackson, Jr., Autumn Joy Jackson, and Jaimy Jackson |
Who Is Jermaine Jackson’s Ex-wife, Hazel Gordy?
Hazel Joy Gordy was welcomed into the world on August 24, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan USA. She is 69 years old as of 2023. Berry Gordy III (Berry Gordy Jr.) and his first wife Thelma Coleman are her parents. Her father is a retired record executive, record producer, songwriter, film producer, and television producer. He is best known as the founder of the Motown record label.
Hazel Gordy’s father, Berry Gordy has a total of eight children with different women. However, Hazel is one of her parent’s three children. She has two biological siblings and five half-siblings from her father’s marriages and relationships. Her two siblings are Berry Gordy IV (b. October 1955), and Terry James Gordy (b. August 1956).
Hazel’s father has a son Kerry Gordy (b. June 25, 1959) with his ex-wife Raynoma Mayberry Liles. He has a daughter Sherry Gordy (b. May 23, 1963) with Jeana Jackson. He also has a son Kennedy William Gordy aka Rockwell (b. March 15, 1964) with his ex-mistress Margaret Norton. He has a daughter Rhonda Suzanne Silberstein (b. August 14, 1971) from his relationship with Diana Ross.
Hazel’s father has another son Stefan Kendal Gordy aka Redfoo (b. September 3, 1975) with Nancy Leiviska. Hazel is the granddaughter of Berry Gordy II (also known as Berry Gordy Sr.) and Bertha Gordy (née Fuller), her paternal grandparents. Hazel’s childhood experiences have not been made public. She is said to be a former model.
Hazel Gordy is a licensed real estate agent and works at Beth Styne Group. She brings a high degree of creativity, integrity, and panache to the Beth Styne Group, according to sources. Hazel’s real estate journey began when she often traveled with her father, Motown founder Berry Gordy, and looked at premier estates around the world.
Hazel Gordy’s real estate passion increased later in life when she accompanied Jermaine Jackson, her now ex-husband on his worldwide musical tours. Her experiences abroad exposed her to different cultures and architectural styles that guide her real estate approach to this day. Her interest in architecture and interior design eventually led her to continue her education at UCLA.
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Hazel obtained her real estate license in the year 1989. Hazel said: “I’ve been around entertainers my whole life and I know what they want.” She is relentless about getting the best deal possible for her clients. She loves bodybuilding, barre classes, and yoga. She enjoys spending time with her family when she is not working.
Hazel Gordy Is A Divorcee
Motown founder Berry Gordy’s daughter, Hazel Gordy used to be the wife of the Jackson family’s Jermaine La Juane Jackson. Hazel became Jermaine’s first wife after they got married on December 15, 1973. They have three children who are now adults. Their son Jermaine La Jaune “Jay” Jackson Jr., was born on January 27, 1977.
Jermaine Jr. has a son Soltan Jackson with his longtime girlfriend, Asa Soltan Rahmati. Hazel Gordy and Jermaine Jackson have a daughter Autumn Joi/Joy Jackson who was born on June 16, 1978. Autumn married Narinder Singh. Hazel and Jermaine have another son Jaimy Jermaine Jackson, born on March 17, 1987.
In 1988, Hazel and Jermaine’s marriage came to an end. They got divorced after Jermaine had an affair with Margaret Maldonado in 1986. Jermaine and Margaret would become the parents of two sons but their relationship would end in 1993. In 1988, Hazel accused Jermaine of attempted rape while he come to visit his children, according to PEOPLE.
However, Hazel Gordy decided not to press charges. Also, rumors had it that Jermaine Jackson was involved in a year-long affair with Whitney Houston while he was still married to Hazel Gordy. Jermaine reportedly inspired the video of Whitney’s 1985 single, Saving All My Love For You, which tells the story of a woman’s romance with a married man.
Whitney Houston even went ahead to hire Jermaine’s lookalike for the video. Meanwhile, Hazel’s ex-husband Jermaine got married to his second wife Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza. Alejandra was the girlfriend of Jermaine’s brother, Randy Jackson. Jermaine and Alejandra got married on March 18, 1995, they had two sons, and divorced on May 19, 2003.
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They also have one son who was adopted by Jermaine’s parents Katherine Jackson and Joe Jackson but was given to Alejandra. Following Jermaine and Alejandra’s divorce, Jermaine married Halima Rashid on August 11, 2004. Halima filed a petition for divorce on June 21, 2016, citing irreconcilable differences.
As for Hazel Gordy, it is unknown if she has dated anyone or remarried after her divorce from Jermaine Jackson. Hazel stayed away from the spotlight following her divorce.
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