How many children did Sidney Poitier have with Joanna Shimkus?

How many children did Sidney Poitier have with Joanna Shimkus?

He had two daughters—Anika and Sydney—with his second wife, Joanna Shimkus, whom he was married to from 1976 until his death in 2022.

Did Sidney Poitier have 6 daughters?

The actor, who was married to wife Joanna Shimkus, was also dad to six daughters: Beverly, Pamela, Sherri, Anika, Sydney — and Gina Poitier-Gouraige, who died years before his death. Sidney was private about his personal life and his children have mostly stayed out of the spotlight.

How many children did Sidney Poitier have with his second wife?

He had four daughters with his first wife (Beverly, Pamela, Sherri, and Gina) and two with his second (Anika and Sydney Tamiia). In addition to his six daughters, Poitier had eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Which one of Sidney Poitier’s daughters died?

Sidney and Juanita’s youngest daughter, Gina, died at age 57 in 2018.