Stevland Hardaway Morris, known professionally as Stevie Wonder, born 13 May 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan, is one of the most decorated musicians in history — 25 Grammy Awards (third-most ever), and over 100 million records sold. Blind from shortly after birth.

His Parents

Father: Calvin Judkins (1898 – 1977) — used-furniture seller; left the family when Stevie was a child.

Mother: Lula Mae Hardaway (1930 – 2006) — songwriter; primary co-author of many of Stevie's early hits ("Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours"); raised Stevie as a single mother in Detroit after leaving Calvin.

His Stepfather

Paul Hardaway — Lula's later husband; Stevie's stepfather and the source of his legal name change to Stevland Hardaway Morris (Morris being his mother's later married surname).

His Marriages

Syreeta Wright (m. 14 September 1970; div. 1972) — singer-songwriter; collaborator.

Kai Millard Morris — fashion designer; partner from 2001; married 2001 and divorced around 2012.

Tomeeka Robyn Bracy — model; married 7 July 2017.

His Nine Children

Stevie has nine children across multiple relationships, including:

  • Aisha Morris (b. 2 February 1975) — daughter; the inspiration for "Isn't She Lovely."
  • Keita Morris (b. April 1977).
  • Mumtaz Morris (b. 1983).
  • Sophia Morris and Kwame Morris — children with Kai Millard.
  • Nia Morris (b. 2014); other children with Tomeeka Bracy.

The Wonder Family Tree at a Glance

Father: Calvin Judkins (1898 – 1977).

Mother: Lula Mae Hardaway (1930 – 2006) — songwriter.

Wives: Syreeta Wright (m. 1970, div. 1972); Kai Millard Morris (m. ~2001, div. ~2012); Tomeeka Bracy (m. 7 July 2017).

Children: Nine, including Aisha Morris (b. 2 February 1975).

Stevie Wonder:

  • Born Stevland Hardaway Judkins, 13 May 1950, Saginaw, Michigan
  • Blind since shortly after birth (excess oxygen in incubator)
  • Signed to Motown at age 11 (1961)
  • Major albums: Talking Book (1972), Innervisions (1973), Fulfillingness' First Finale (1974), Songs in the Key of Life (1976), Hotter than July (1980), In Square Circle (1985)
  • 25 Grammy Awards; Presidential Medal of Freedom (2014)
  • Songwriters Hall of Fame (1983)

What the Wonder Family Story Teaches Us

A father who left when Stevie was a child. A songwriter mother who raised him alone and co-wrote many of his hits. A stepfather whose name Stevie eventually took. Three marriages and nine children. From one Michigan single-mother household came one of the most accomplished musicians in history.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Stevie Wonder story carries the same lesson. Sometimes the mother who raised you also taught you the craft you became famous for. Lula Mae Hardaway literally co-wrote her son's early hits. Write down what each parent taught each child. The transmission of skills is part of the family record.

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