Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer star Steve McBee was born and raised by ranching parents Steve McBee Sr. and Kristi Leigh.
Following the premier of the reality series The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys, fans can’t help but compare his father to Kevin Costner’s fictional Yellowstone character.
Not only that, the new docuseries also captures the complex and ever-changing nature of the relationship between the McBee brothers, working hard to impress their father, hoping to take over the company in the future.
Key Takeaways
- Steve McBee Sr. did not inherit $200 from his grandfather and was raised dirt poor.
- While he was on the reality show, his mom, alongside his father, Steve McBee Sr., appeared in an episode of Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer.
- McBee Sr. mentioned that he and his construction worker father lived on potato soup.
Steve McBee Is A Mama’s Boy – His Relationship With Kristi Leigh
Steve McBee comes from a big family, including his parents and four brothers. He grew up with his parents on their Missouri ranch.
According to reports, his mother is a business force to be reckoned with in multiple fields. Taking his mon as his inspiration, the Joe Millionaire star owns and runs over 12 corporations under his name.
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Being Mama’s boy, he never hesitates to show his love for his mother, Kristi Leigh. He often shared adoring posts to his mom on his social media.
Back in 2021, the entrepreneur posted a picture of enjoying a weekend with his mother. He then shared another picture on his Twitter, where he was seen sitting on Leigh’s lap, being fed breakfast.
Not only Steve but also his mother leaves no chance to love and support him. While he was on the reality show, his mom, alongside his father, Steve McBee Sr., appeared in an episode of Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer.
Work Obligations Overshadowed Father-Son Time
Steve McBee Sr. appears on-screen with his four boys in the reality series The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys. He reveals that he never had this luxurious lifestyle from the beginning.
He dismissed the rumors that he had inherited the $200 from his grandfather and revealed that he was raised dirt poor.
Recalling the hard times, McBee Sr. mentioned that he and his construction worker father lived on potato soup.
Without any venture capital or private equity, the 28-year-old’s father disclosed he was 22 when he began his first business, taking a lot of debt and purchasing his first ground in ’98.
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In the new docuseries, the father of McBee Farm and Cattle shared the importance of his family, especially his sons, in his life.
He mentioned that, just like every father, he worked hard day and night to fulfill every wish.
During a candid conversation, the old man shared his feelings when he learned that his youngest son revealed that he was not close to his father. Hearing this, he was really sad and heartbroken.
Wanting to have his son more than his and the desire to make their lives easier, Steve McBee Sr. currently regrets engaging in his work instead of spending quality time with them.
Keeping everything aside, Steve, a recent divorcé, also mentioned how his sons have been fighting and working differently to impress him, hoping to run the company in the future.
FAQs
Who Are Steve McBee’s Parents?
Steve McBee’s parents are Steve McBee Sr. and Kristi Leigh.
Who Is The CEO of McBee Farms?
The eldest McBee son, Steve Jr., is the current CEO of McBee Farms, a farming and ranching company.
How Many Siblings Does Steve McBee Have?
Steve McBee has three younger brothers, Jesse, Cole, and Brayden McBee.
