Mekhi Phifer Marries Reshelet Barnes

Mar 31, 2013 - 20:26
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Mekhi Phifer Marries Reshelet Barnes
Mekhi Phifer attends the Havianas Midnight Swim Club party at a private residence on August 21, 2010 in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Mekhi Phifer is off the market.

The "8 Mile" star married Reshelet Baes on Saturday, according to E! News.

The couple said "I do" at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on an outdoor terrace while 100 friends and family members looked on, according to the website.

Mekhi's son walked down the aisle with a Chihuahua, E! reports, while the groom - wearing a white suit -- made his way to the altar to the sound of Stevie Wonder's "Ribbon in the Sky."

As Mekhi's bride walked down the aisle, and eyewitness told the website that the "ER" actor was "completely overcome with emotion."

Adding, "He had to wipe tears from his eyes for several minutes."

This is Mekhi's second marriage - he was previously married to Malinda Williams from 1999 - 2003. They have a son together.

Mekhi also has a son from a prior relationship with Oni Souratha.

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