Marques Houston Wife: Who Is He Married To? (2026)

By NetWorthTelevision — Updated October 2026

R&B singer and actor Marques Houston is married to Miya Houston (née Dickey). The couple tied the knot on August 24, 2020, in an intimate ceremony at the Eagle Glen Golf Club in Corona, California.

Who Is Miya Houston?

Miya Houston, born Miya Dickey on October 7, 2000, hails from San Bernardino, California. She met Marques at a Jehovah's Witness convention in 2018 through a mutual friend, Chrissy Stokes, the daughter of Houston's manager Chris Stokes. Both Miya and Marques practice the Jehovah's Witness faith.

The couple's age difference of about 19 years drew public controversy when they married: Houston was 39 and Miya was 19. Houston addressed the criticism directly on Instagram in June 2020, writing that they "didn't start dating until she was an adult," fell in love, and got engaged in March 2019. He said that "most importantly we have Jehovah's blessing."

Marriage Timeline

Houston and Miya met at a Jehovah's Witness regional convention in 2018. They were engaged in March 2019 after about five months of dating, and married on August 24, 2020, in a private ceremony in Corona, California.

In December 2021, the couple announced the birth of their first child, daughter Zara, telling Us Weekly that they had kept the pregnancy private. In December 2023, they welcomed their second child, son Greyson, announcing his arrival on Instagram on December 13.

Children

Marques and Miya Houston have two children. Their daughter, Zara Denise Houston, was born on December 2, 2021. Houston told Us Weekly that Miya chose the name Zara because she felt it was exotic and memorable.

Their son, Greyson Houston, was born in December 2023 and weighed 6 lbs and 2 oz at birth. The couple announced his arrival on Instagram, writing, "On December 13th we welcomed our sweet baby boy. We are so in love and couldn't feel more complete."

Career Highlights

Marques Barrett Houston was born on August 4, 1981, in Los Angeles, California. In 1990, at age nine, he became a founding member of the R&B group Immature, where he performed under the nickname "Batman." The group changed its name to IMx in 1999, released the albums Introducing IMx (1999) and IMx (2001), and disbanded in 2002.

As an actor, Houston is best known for playing Roger Evans on the teen sitcom Sister, Sister from 1994 to 1999. His film credits include House Party 3 (1994), Good Burger (1997), You Got Served (2004), Fat Albert (2004), and Battlefield America (2012).

As a solo R&B artist, Houston has released six studio albums: MH (2003), Naked (2005), Veteran (2007), Mr. Houston (2009), Famous (2013), and Me (2022), followed by The Best Worst Year Ever (2024). He also works as a producer and co-writer for Footage Films.

FAQ

Who is Marques Houston's wife?
Miya Houston (née Miya Dickey), whom he married on August 24, 2020.

How old is Marques Houston's wife?
Miya was born on October 7, 2000, making her 19 years younger than Houston, who was born in 1981.

How many kids does Marques Houston have?
Two: daughter Zara, born December 2021, and son Greyson, born December 2023.

Where did Marques Houston meet his wife?
At a Jehovah's Witness convention in 2018, through a mutual friend, Chrissy Stokes.

What is Marques Houston famous for?
Founding the R&B group Immature/IMx, playing Roger Evans on Sister, Sister, and his solo R&B career with hits from Naked and Veteran.