Shelley was married to Mike Tharp, with whom she has a daughter named Dylann Tharp. Dylann Tharp, a University of Oregon student, is currently around 32 years old. Shelley and her husband, on the other hand, did not last long and divorced when her daughter Dylann was only six years old.
However, there is no information available about her married life or the reason for her divorce. She was working for a different organization at the time of their marriage, and Mike was a reporter for the Wall Street Journal. He also worked for U.S. News and World Report and is now based in Texas.
She has been accused of being a lesbian because she is a single mother; however, being a single mother does not imply that she is a lesbian. Lisa has never confirmed such rumors, and until she does, her sexual preference remains a source of consternation.