Marilee Fiebig Holmes Took Surname of Her Husband Who Has Now Filed for Divorce – Facts about TJ Holmes' Estranged Wife

Marilee Fiebig Holmes, TJ Holmes' estranged wife, was the descendant of an African woman and a man from the Peace Corps. Marilee's experience watching her mother migrate to the United States sparked a passion in her to help others. She later became a lawyer by profession.

Marilee Fiebig is a phenomenal woman as a wife, a mother, and a lawyer. While she is known as T.J. Holmes' now-estranged wife, Marilee has also made a name for herself in more ways than one, both in her career and in good deeds.

The pair have been together for several years and have been married for over a decade. Besides being husband and wife, they are also parents to one child.

Marilee Is from Congo

Marilee was born in Africa in the Democratic Republic of Congo to a native mother and a father from the Peace Corps. She moved from Congo to the United States at a young age with her family for a better life.

According to Marilee, her family moved to America when she was five because her mother wanted the kids to take advantage of the educational opportunities available in the country. This was something Marilee's mother didn't have growing up in Africa, and fortunately, something she could give her kids in America.

She said that watching her mom go through the immigration process sparked something within her. This experience birthed her passion for what she currently does and the career she decided to pursue.

Marilee Is a Qualified Lawyer

Marilee is a qualified lawyer with a background in immigration law. She worked as the vice president of operations and general counsel at the modeling agency Wilhemina, where she helped models migrate or apply to work in the US as seamlessly as possible.

Besides helping models in the company, Marilee built out the structure of their internal operations. Marilee also handled staffing issues, corporate litigation, and contracts that helped secure the models' visas.

Of all things, Marilee hopes for her daughter to be kind. She also said she wants Sabine to be curious and have the confidence to ask questions, seek answers and exercise her voice.

According to her Instagram profile, Marilee is involved in numerous other projects and fields. She's also a fashion and entertainment executive and works with Save The Children. The philanthropist is also a member of the board of trustees at Brooklyn Independent and a mentor at Unlock Her Potential.

Marilee Has a Beautiful Daughter

Beyond her career, Marilee is a mother to a wonderful daughter. She and T.J. welcomed their first child together on January 11, 2013, in Atlanta. They named their daughter Sabine Holmes, and she weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces at birth.

In 2019, Marilee talked about her morning routine, which revolved around her daughter. She said her child, who was six years old at the time, caused her routine to change.

She revealed that she sometimes exercises when she gets a chance, including days when she's awake by 5 a.m. When she's not working out, she still wakes up earlier than her daughter to cook breakfast before walking Sabine to school.

Walks with her daughter are priceless, Marilee claimed, as it is time spent bonding with each other before starting their day. Marilee appeared with her family in the July 2020 issue of the Purist magazine, where she revealed what she wants her daughter to be.

Of all things, Marilee hopes for her daughter to be kind. She also said she wants Sabine to be curious and have the confidence to ask questions, seek answers and exercise her voice.

The family of three spent a lot of time together and enjoyed a lot of things, like soaking in the sun, jogging, and other cute family activities.

In a late 2021 post, Marilee revealed that Sabine was physically active and enjoyed jogging outdoors. She said Sabine first started jogging with her in the fall and hasn't stopped since then, even joining her and her dad during the winter.

However, in 2022, news surrounding T.J.'s infidelity made headlines. Rumors of an alleged affair began in November 2022 after photos of T.J. and fellow news anchor Amy Robach surfaced in the press.

The mother and daughter also love having fun in the sun and shared one of their trips to the beach in March 2022 on Instagram.

Marilee's daughter and her dad T.J. seem to have a close bond. In celebration of Father's Day in 2022, the lawyer shared a lovely post of Sabine and T.J., where they bonded during a family vacation.

Marilee Has Been Married since 2010

Marilee has been married to the former "CNN" anchor and "MSNBC" host since 2010. The journalist, who obtained a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Arkansas, is well-known for "GMA3: What You Need to Know" and "ABC News Specials."

Marilee and T.J. Holmes tied the knot on March 1, 2010. This was T.J.'s second time down the aisle after marrying Amy Ferson in 2007. Before divorcing his first wife, the pair welcomed two kids together, a daughter, Brianna, and a son, Jaiden. After their wedding, Marilee took her husband's surname and posted several photos of their happy family life.

However, in 2022, news surrounding T.J.'s infidelity made headlines. Rumors of an alleged affair began in November 2022 after photos of T.J. and fellow news anchor Amy Robach surfaced in the press.

The duo was seen holding hands and cozying up to each other in New York. The photos have since reached several social media platforms.

Marilee has since focused on her daughter and celebrated Sabine's tenth birthday in January 2023. She paid tribute to her only child on Instagram, crediting Sabine for bringing light into her life.

Robach, also a married woman, wed actor Andrew Shue in 2010. Although they did not have kids together, the news anchor is a mom to two children from her previous marriage to Tim McIntosh.

She and T.J. first met in 2014 when he joined "GMA3." Their close relationship grew over the years, which Robach explicitly shared about during an interview. The duo even went on double dates, and Robach's daughters would babysit T.J.'s kids.

At that time, Robach said that they had a relationship of brother and sister. "We just can finish each other's sentences. We get along so well. It's so wonderful to have, again, it's that trust, and you don't always have that on the set," she said. But based on the photos that circulated, they eventually became more than friends.

Not long after their alleged romance made headlines, the two journalists scrubbed off their social media presence. According to an employee, their relationship did not violate any policies, but it was still in everyone's best interest to have them removed from their posts.

They were also removed from their programs as the allegations heightened and became a distraction. A source said at that time:

"There were rumors [that] they were having an affair about a year ago. A lot of people believe there might have been some truth to it because you can see there's a mutual affection there [...]."

By December, the ABC anchor filed a petition for divorce from Marilee, suggesting that their marriage would soon come to an end.

Marilee issued a public statement through her divorce lawyer, calling out her husband's "lack of discretion, respect, and sensitivity." Her lawyer, Stephanie Lehman, said:

"Marilee's sole focus has remained on the overall best interest of her nine-year-old daughter [...] To that end, T.J.'s lawyer and I have been working together to move their divorce forward privately, expeditiously, and as amicably as possible."

Marilee has since focused on her daughter and celebrated Sabine's tenth birthday in January 2023. She paid tribute to her only child on Instagram, crediting Sabine for bringing light into her life.