Who is Wanda Hutchins? 'GMA' star Michael Strahan's first wife is a successful entrepreneur and interior designer
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: ‘Good Morning America’ anchor Michael Strahan has lived an eventful life. From the realms of the NFL to daytime talk shows, the 51-year-old has enjoyed a diverse career that includes significant stints in sports and entertainment. However, his personal life has been tumultuous, with his first two marriages ending in divorce. The ‘GMA’ host married at the young age of 21 with his then romantic partner, Wanda Hutchins.
Wanda and Michael married at a young age after professing their love for each other. The duo met at a football match in Germany in 1990 and, after a few years of courtship, exchanged vows in 1992 when Wanda was only 22. Their marriage only lasted four years and the couple divorced in 1996. Since then, Wanda has been away from Michael’s life but has built a niche empire of her own.
Who is Wanda Hutchins?
Wanda Hutchins is an entrepreneur and the founder of Wandaful Home Designs. Since her separation from Michael Strahan, Wanda has managed to establish herself as a successful business owner in the online community and has raised two children while sharing their custody with Strahan. Wanda prefers to maintain a low profile and stays away from the incessant limelight of the paparazzi.
She is of German descent and first gained recognition after tying the knot with Strahan. Her two kids are Tanita and Michael Jr, who have grown up under her wings. Wanda has embraced single motherhood and dedicates most of her time to her children and her business. She also has a son named Dorian who is not affiliated with Strahan.
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What does Wanda Hutchins do?
Wanda has emerged as a resourceful interior designer and continues to impress her clients with lavish products. Her company, ‘Wandaful Home Designs’, specializes in crafting unique wooden furniture and home decor items as well as repurposing existing materials to create stunning pieces. Wanda was Vice President and Executive Director at Strahan Global Outreach back in 2012 but now solely focuses on her online business.
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Why did Wanda and Michael separate?
Wanda and Michael divorced way back in 1996 when then-25-year-old Strahan was playing in the NFL for the New York Giants. Strahan met Wanda when he was only 17 years old and maintained a long-distance relationship with her since Wanda was in Germany. Wanda later stated that marrying too young was the ultimate cause of their divorce as they were unable to manage the responsibilities of a marital home. However, Michael and Wanda had decided to raise their children together and the duo seemed to have managed the responsibility well.