In October 1967, Morgan Freeman got married for the first time to Jeanette Adair Bradshaw after dating for five years (per Suggest). Following their nuptials, Freeman and Bradshaw welcomed a daughter named Morgana. Though Morgana was the couple’s only biological child together, Freeman ended up adopting Deena, Bradshaw’s daughter from a previous relationship. Very little is known about Freeman’s marriage to Bradshaw — after 12 years together, the couple got divorced, allegedly because of the actor’s infidelity.
But while Freeman’s marriage to Bradshaw was short-lived, the “Million Dollar Baby” star shared a close bond with stepdaughter Deena, who went on to pursue a career as a celebrity hairstylist, as reported by Closer Weekly. Freeman also had a close relationship with E’Dena Hines — Deena’s only child whom he often brought along as a date to his red-carpet appearances.
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Sadly, at the age of 33, Hines was killed after she was stabbed multiple times by her boyfriend, Lamar Davenport. “The world will never know her artistry and talent, and how much she had to offer. Her friends and family were fortunate enough to have known what she meant as a person. Her star will continue to shine bright in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace,” the actor shared in a poignant statement to E! News following Hines’ death.
