Sheletta Chapital is best known as the former wife of actor Anthony Mackie. The two knew each other from childhood, later married in 2014, and have four sons together.
Sheletta is from New Orleans, Louisiana. She has kept most of her personal life private. Some sources describe her as a makeup artist, while another reports that she worked as a business development director at Favor International.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Sheletta Chapital |
| Birth year | Reportedly 1978 |
| Birthplace | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Mother | Sheila Chapital |
| Reported sibling | Shelly Autman |
| Education | McMain Magnet Secondary School, Warren Easton Sr. High School; Tulane University reported |
| Profession | Makeup artist or business development director, depending on source |
| Former husband | Anthony Mackie |
| Marriage | December 2014 |
| Divorce | Finalized in 2018 |
| Children | Four sons |
| Residence | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Net worth | Not publicly confirmed |
Early Life
Sheletta Chapital was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Legit.ng reports that she was born in 1978, while another source only says she was born in the late 1970s.
Her exact birthday has not been publicly confirmed.
If the 1978 birth year is correct, she is around 47 or 48 years old in 2026.
Parents and Siblings
Sheletta’s mother is Sheila Chapital.
The identity of her father has not been publicly confirmed.
Legit.ng also reports that Sheletta Chapital has a sister named Shelly Autman. Other supplied sources do not mention her, so this detail is best treated as reported information.
Education
Sheletta Chapital reportedly attended:
- McMain Magnet Secondary School
- Warren Easton Sr. High School
- Tulane University
Legit.ng says she later graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans.
The supplied sources do not say what she studied or what degree she earned.
How She Met Anthony Mackie
Sheletta Chapital and Anthony Mackie knew each other from childhood.
Anthony has said they first met when they were around seven years old.
He later recalled noticing her at school because of her pigtails and skinny legs.
The two dated on and off for many years.
Some sources incorrectly place their first meeting in second grade at Warren Easton Sr. High School, which does not make sense because Warren Easton is a high school. The safer version is that they met in grade school in New Orleans.
Reconnecting as Adults
Sheletta Chapital and Anthony later lost contact for some time.
AmoMama reports that they met again when they were both around 28 years old at a rock concert.
Anthony said Sheletta put her phone number into his phone.
Their relationship continued from there.
Who Is Anthony Mackie?
Anthony Mackie is an American actor and film producer from New Orleans.
He is best known for playing Sam Wilson, also known as Falcon and later Captain America, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
His major projects include:
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier
- Avengers: Age of Ultron
- Avengers: Infinity War
- Avengers: Endgame
- The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
He has also appeared in many other films and television projects.
Sheletta became much more widely known because of her long relationship with Mackie.
Marriage to Anthony Mackie
Sheletta Chapital and Anthony married in December 2014.
The wedding took place in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
They kept the ceremony very private.
The media did not widely report the marriage until June 2015.
A guest later described the wedding as relaxed and low-key. The group reportedly had a welcome dinner, played golf, and spent time together away from heavy media attention.
Anthony was working on Our Brand Is Crisis around that time.
Before the Wedding
Anthony had already spoken publicly about Sheletta Chapital before their marriage became known.
In April 2014, he appeared on The Queen Latifah Show.
When asked about his partner, he jokingly called her his:
Falconette
The couple had already been together for many years by then.
Their Four Sons
Sheletta Chapital and Anthony Mackie have four sons together.
The names of the children are not publicly confirmed in the supplied sources.
Their first son was reportedly born in 2009.
The couple had their first two children before getting married.
By November 2015, Anthony confirmed that they had recently welcomed their third child.
By 2019, reports confirmed that Sheletta and Anthony had four children together.
Anthony Mackie on Fatherhood
Anthony has spoken several times about being a father.
He has said that he talks openly with his sons but is also strict with them.
He teaches them about their family history and has spoken about coming from a family of strong Black women.
He has also said that one of the most rewarding parts of being a parent is seeing his sons grow into good people.
The family reportedly enjoys playing board games together.
Anthony once joked that the games could become very competitive.
Divorce
Sheletta and Anthony filed for divorce in 2017.
The divorce was finalized in 2018.
The public did not widely learn about it until May 2019, when TMZ reported the split.
The reason for their divorce has not been publicly confirmed.
Reports described the separation as amicable.
Co-Parenting
Sheletta Chapital and Anthony continued to share responsibility for their sons after the divorce.
AmoMama, citing TMZ, reported that Anthony was able to see the children and that the former couple maintained a good relationship around parenting.
The exact custody arrangement is not public.
Public Appearances
Sheletta made some public appearances with Anthony before their divorce.
One documented appearance was at the premiere of:
The Adjustment Bureau
on February 14, 2011, at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City.
She was also seen with Anthony at other events during their relationship.
She was not seen with him at the Avengers: Endgame premiere in 2019, after their divorce had already been finalized.
Career
There is some disagreement about Sheletta’s profession.
AmoMama describes her as a makeup artist who worked in the beauty industry.
However, that source gives very few details about:
- her clients
- companies
- projects
- professional credits
Legit.ng gives a different career description.
It reported in 2022 that Sheletta worked as a:
business development director
at:
Favor International
The supplied sources do not make it clear whether she changed careers or worked in both areas.
Favor International
Legit.ng reported that Sheletta worked at Favor International as a business development director.
No details are given about how long she held the role or whether she still works there today.
Because that information comes from 2022, it should not automatically be treated as her current job in 2026.
Life After Divorce
Sheletta has kept a very private life since her marriage ended.
She reportedly continues to live in New Orleans, Louisiana.
There has been no widely confirmed public information about another marriage or relationship.
One source describes her as single.
The safest wording is that Sheletta has not publicly confirmed another husband or partner since her divorce from Anthony Mackie.
Social Media
AmoMama refers to Sheletta having a Facebook account.
The source says she posted relatively little personal information and kept much of her life private.
Her mother, Sheila, reportedly interacted with some of her posts.
No clearly confirmed public Instagram or X account is provided in the supplied sources.
Net Worth
Sheletta Chapital’s exact net worth is not publicly known.
One secondary estimate places it at around $500,000.
That figure has not been confirmed by Sheletta.
Because reliable financial records are not public, the safest answer is that her personal net worth is not reliably known.
Facts About Sheletta Chapital
- She is from New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Her birth year is reportedly 1978.
- Her exact birthday is not publicly confirmed.
- Her mother is Sheila Chapital.
- One source says she has a sister named Shelly Autman.
- She reportedly attended Tulane University.
- She knew Anthony Mackie from childhood.
- They first met when they were around seven years old.
- They reconnected as adults at a rock concert.
- They married in Punta Cana in December 2014.
- They have four sons together.
- Their first son was reportedly born in 2009.
- The couple filed for divorce in 2017.
- Their divorce was finalized in 2018.
- The split was reportedly amicable.
- Some sources describe her as a makeup artist.
- Another source says she worked as a business development director at Favor International.
- She keeps her personal life private.
- She has not publicly confirmed another husband or partner.
- Her exact net worth is not publicly confirmed.
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