The Truth About Rick Harrison's Ex-Wives

A pawn shop in Las Vegas is practically a breeding ground for wild stories, and no one knows that better than Richard and Rick Harrison, the father-son duo behind the hit reality show "Pawn Stars." Since the show premiered, it's served up plenty of on-screen drama, but the real tea might just be what's happening off-camera, particularly when it comes to Rick's love life.

Richard, known as "The Old Man," passed away in 2018, but Rick kept the family business — and the show — running. And while he's a master at wheeling and dealing inside the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, his track record in romance has been a little less successful. In case you missed it, Rick has been married not once, not twice, but four times — and as of this writing, he's gearing up to walk down the aisle for a fifth time. If that's not reality TV-worthy drama, what is? To his credit, Rick doesn't shy away from the fact that he's a little unlucky in love. He once admitted he's "confrontation-averse," which he blames for his string of divorces. "I am, yeah, if it doesn't work out, see ya," he shared in an "In Depth with Graham Bensinger" appearance, although he said that he would try his best to make his fifth marriage stick. "I will f***ing figure it out. I will try and be a nice guy, though. I'm going to try to pick up more," he promised. 

For someone who's been in the spotlight for over a decade, Rick has managed to keep much of his romantic history under wraps. So, if you're curious about the women who once said "I do" to the Pawn Star, here's the lowdown on Rick's ex-wives.

If it's not clear by now, Rick Harrison has practically picked up the habit of saying "I do." His first trip down the aisle was in 1982 with Kim Harrison. Together, they had two sons: Corey — who fans know as Rick's right-hand man on "Pawn Stars" — and Adam, who tragically passed away in 2024. Unfortunately, the marriage didn't last long; Rick and Kim called it quits in 1985.

But Rick's not one to stay single for long. By 1986, he'd married Tracy Harrison, and the two welcomed a son, Jake. That marriage fared better than the first — lasting a solid 25 years — but still ended in divorce in 2011. But fresh off his split from Tracy, Rick wasted no time and proposed to Deanna Burditt in early 2012 after about a year of dating. Ever the smooth talker, Rick once shared how he popped the question: "I didn't really ask her, I told her 'Girl, I'm marrying you,' and then I gave her the ring," he shared with People. He also gushed about their "perfect symmetry," telling the outlet, "I've got three boys. She's got three girls. We're basically 'The Brady Bunch.'" But even that fairytale fizzled. They quietly divorced in 2020, citing "divergent tastes and mental dispositions," per documents obtained by TMZ, so basically, they couldn't stand each other anymore.

And because Rick doesn't seem to believe in downtime, he tied the knot again in 2021, this time with Amanda Palmer. However, their marriage was even shorter than his first. Details about their relationship are scarce, but what's clear is that by 2023, they were done.

By now, it should surprise no one that Rick Harrison didn't stay single for long after his fourth divorce. True to form, he was back in the dating game almost immediately — this time with Angie Polushkin, a Las Vegas nurse who also happens to be 18 years younger than him. Rick revealed to People in June 2024, "Angie and I met 6 months ago, and she is a nurse in Las Vegas. We've been in Europe the last couple of weeks celebrating her birthday."

And things moved fast — even by Rick's standards. By March 2025, he'd already proposed to Angie, and as of this writing, wedding bells are officially in the works. According to TMZ, Rick popped the question with a ring straight from his pawnshop (naturally) and even described it as "breathtaking just like Angie is." But here's the kicker: he proposed twice. The first attempt happened in his living room, which didn't exactly wow his daughters — they apparently told him it was not romantic at all. So Rick tried again, this time pulling out all the stops during a vacation in Chile, complete with a hard launch on Instagram.

A source told InTouch Weekly that Rick is all in on this one. "Rick says Angie is the love of his life, he says he feels they were made for each other," they shared. "They have so much fun together wherever they go, they're on the same page when it comes to everything. He says he's never met anyone that compliments him and his life so perfectly." Is it all a bit fast? Sure. But if wedding number five really happens, we can only hope it comes with a prenup and maybe a spin-off series.