Shemar Moore has been a mainstay of the entertainment industry for decades, rising to prominence as a daytime soap star and primetime fixture.
The Criminal Minds actor has captured hearts and headlines throughout his career, though it hasn't always been smooth sailing.
Behind the scenes, Moore has managed to weather unimaginable personal storms as he continues to build his television legacy.
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Shemar Moore is familiar to many as Derek Morgan in Criminal Minds. (CBS)Rise to fame
Shemar Franklin Moore was born on April 20, 1970.
Moore was raised by his single mother, Marilyn Joan Wilson-Moore and grew up between Europe and the U.S. before eventually settling in California.
He began starring in The Young and the Restless in 1994, portraying Malcolm Winters. Within just two years, he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in the Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series category.
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Moore as Sgt. Dan 'Hondo' Harrelson in S.W.A.T.. (CBS)For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here.
In the year 2000, he took home the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
Moore's acting chops led him to host Soul Train, which guided him to the role he is best known for: Derek Morgan in Criminal Minds.
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His portrayal of the heroic character quickly made him a household name, with Moore starring in the series until 2017.
The actor's most recent role as Sergeant Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson Jr. in S.W.A.T. has allowed Moore to continue growing his impressive television career.
Becoming a father
In January 2023, Moore announced he had welcomed his first child at the age of 52 with Jesiree Dizon.
The actor has previously dated Quantico actress Anabelle Acosta and soccer player Shawna Gordon.
Telling his four million Instagram followers of the joyful news, Moore wrote: "FRANKIE MOORE!!!! BABY GIRL in da building!!!
Moore became a dad at the age of 52. (Instagram)"Born January 24… at 3:38pm…. 7.1 Pounds… 20 inches…. 10 fingers n 10 toes… Already THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!! I'm a Girl Daddy!!!! HOLY SH**!!! DREAMS COME TRUE!!
Moore then referenced his late mother, adding: "Grandma Marilyn is in heaven puff puff passing, drinking her wine, and doing her happy dance… I LOVE and MISS YOU everyday Mom🕊️❤️."
"Frankie is gonna grow up to be a KILLA!!! Watch out World, here comes 'Frankie Muthafukkin Moore'!!!! 🥰🥰🥰💕🎉🎉🎉," the post concluded.
The actor's exciting news marked a new chapter in his star's life, though his joy was tempered by the emerging news he had broken up with Dizon.
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Dizon and Moore had been together since 2020, though they briefly dated in 2008.
They had reconnected when Moore's mother died, dating for four years before deciding to part ways.
"The amount of love and support during this difficult time has been nothing short of overwhelming," Dizon wrote in a lengthy statement on Instagram alongside a photo of the pair with their two-year-old daughter and a message for Moore himself.
"Although our reality has changed, what will ALWAYS remain is the love and respect Shemar and I both have for each other,' Dizon continued.
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Jesiree Dizon broke her silence following her split from Moore. (Instagram/@jesiree)The actress also has two children – Charli and Kaiden – from previous relationships.
"Our commitment is not only to keep our love for each other alive and strong through the best friendship, but by also being the BEST co-parents in continuing to raise our daughter, Frankie, and Kaiden and Charli."
Tragic loss leads to a fight against MS
As Moore's career continued to reach new heights, the actor was faced with a tragic personal loss.
His single mother, Marilyn, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, which she battled until she died in 2020.
"I went through the whole denial thing for a couple of years," the actor told People of finding out about his mother's diagnosis in 1999.
"I was like, 'Take a couple aspirin and go to sleep… You'll be fine. You'll be fine. Go get a massage and slow down.'"
"My love for my mom is real and I want her to beat this damn thing. She's my Super Woman and she needs to know that someone is out there fighting for her at all times," he said before her death.
Grappling with the loss of his only parent, Moore made the decision to launch his clothing line, Baby Girl, which donates a portion of proceeds to MS research.
The actor has become a spokesperson and advocate for the disease, raising funding and spreading awareness using his growing platform.
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Moore's brand has raised significant funds for the disease that took his mother's life. (Variety via Getty Images)Moore's future
At 54, a recently single Moore continues to lead S.W.A.T. and cement his status as one of the most recognisable faces on daytime television.
The actor made a slight career detour in 2020, working as a producer on American Soul and has starred in various films, including Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as G.U.N. Agent Randall Handel and appeared in Justice League Dark: Apokolips War.
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