Sheletta Chapital is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who became known to the public as the former wife of Anthony Mackie, the actor who plays Sam Wilson / Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The two share a remarkable story: they first met as children in New Orleans, reconnected as adults, and married in a secret ceremony in 2014.
Table of Contents
- Who Is Sheletta Chapital?
- Age and Early Life
- Career
- Marriage to Anthony Mackie
- Children and Family
- Net Worth
- Frequently Asked Questions
Who Is Sheletta Chapital?
Sheletta Chapital is the ex-wife of actor Anthony Mackie. She has kept most of her life private, and came under media attention only after her relationship with the Marvel star became public. A biography of Sheletta Chapital recounts how she first met Mackie when he was just seven years old at their New Orleans school — a meeting Mackie himself has described as funny on television talk shows, recalling how little Sheletta with “ratty pigtails” would take away his pocket money.
Age and Early Life
Sheletta Chapital was born in 1978 in New Orleans, Louisiana, making her 48 years old as of October 2026. She was raised by her mother, Sheila Chapital; her father’s identity has never been publicly disclosed. She has a sister, Shelly Autman. She attended Warren Easton Sr. High School in New Orleans, where she first met Anthony Mackie. She is African-American and holds American nationality.
Career
Chapital began her professional life as a makeup artist. She has kept her professional career largely out of the spotlight, and there is no verified public record of her later business activities. She is described in profiles as an entrepreneur and philanthropist who supports charitable and social-justice causes. According to Married Biography’s profile of Sheletta Chapital, her salary details are not publicly known.
Marriage to Anthony Mackie
Sheletta and Anthony Mackie reconnected around 2005 at a Hurricane Katrina benefit concert, roughly two decades after their childhood meeting. After years of dating — kept deliberately quiet despite Mackie’s fame — they married on 17 December 2014 in a private, low-key ceremony, celebrating with a reception at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The media only learned of the wedding in June 2015, when Mackie confirmed it in a People interview. The couple separated in 2017 and divorced in 2018 after almost two decades together. The reason for the split was never made public, and both have remained tight-lipped, co-parenting their children on good terms.
Children and Family
Chapital and Mackie share four children — four sons whose names they have kept private. A report on Mackie’s marriage and children notes the couple kept their family life extremely private. Chapital rarely attends public events and maintains a private social media presence focused on her children and philanthropic work.
Net Worth
Sheletta Chapital’s net worth is estimated at around $4 million as of recent reports, attributed to her own business activities and the divorce settlement — but this is a third-party estimate and has not been verified. Her ex-husband Anthony Mackie’s net worth is separately estimated at around $8 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sheletta Chapital?
She was born in 1978, making her 48 years old as of October 2026.
Who is Sheletta Chapital’s husband?
She was married to actor Anthony Mackie from 2014 to 2018. They are now divorced.
How did Sheletta Chapital meet Anthony Mackie?
They met as children in New Orleans and reconnected about 20 years later at a Hurricane Katrina benefit concert in 2005.
How many children do they have?
Four sons, whose names have been kept private.
