Garcelle Beauvais Biography
Garcelle Beauvais is a Haitian-American, model, actress, and television personality. She is best known for playing the roles of Francesca “Fancy” Monroe in The Jamie Foxx Show and A.D.A. Valerie Heywood in NYPD Blue. She is also known for starring in the reality TV show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Garcelle was a co-host on the daytime talk show The Real for its final two seasons. Her other acting credits include; Coming to America, White House Down, The Mentalist, You Get Me, Caught in His Web, Someone to Love, Black Girl Missing, and Spider-Man: Homecoming. Beauvais is the narrator of the TV show Real Murders of Los Angeles which premiered on October 6, 2023.
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Garcelle Beauvais Age
The actress was born on November 26, 1966, in Saint-Marc, Haiti. She is 56 years old as of 2023.
Garcelle Beauvais Height
Beauvais stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters). She weighs around 60 Kg (132 lbs). Her hair is black in color paired well with her brown eyes. Further details about her body measurements will be updated soon.
Garcelle Beauvais Family
Beauvais was born in Saint-Marc, Haiti. She was born to her mother Marie-Claire Beauvais, a nurse, and her father Axel Jean Pierre, a lawyer. Her parents divorced when she was only 3 years old. When she turned 7 years old, Beauvais, her six elder siblings, and her mother moved to the United States. They settled in Peabody, Massachusetts. Growing up, the actress could only speak French and Creole but learned English from watching Sesame Street.
Garcelle Beauvais Husband
The actress has been married twice. Her first marriage was to producer Daniel Saunders in 1991200. The marriage lasted nine years and they divorced in 2000. They share a son called Oliver Saunders born in 1991. Her second marriage was to Mike Nilon, a talent agent with Creative Artists Agency.
They tied the knot in May 2001. The couple got divorced on May 10, 2010, after 9 years of marriage. This was after Beauvais publicly accused Nilon of infidelity in April 2010. Nilon admitted to having an affair for five years. The two share two sons Jax Joseph and Jaid Thomas Nilon, born on October 18, 2007.
Garcelle Beauvais Kids
Beauvais and her first husband Daniel Saunder have a son called Oliver Saunders born in 1991. She has two more sons from her second marriage to Mike Nilon named Jax Joseph and Jaid Thomas Nilon, born on October 18, 2007.
Garcelle Beauvais Coming to America
Beauvais played the role of Grace in the comedy film Coming To America in 1988 and its sequel in 2021. One of her most notable roles was as Fancy Monroe in the television sitcom “The Jamie Foxx Show,” which aired from 1996 to 2001. She has also appeared in other TV series such as “NYPD Blue,” “Franklin & Bash,” and “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”
In addition to her television work, she has appeared in movies like “White House Down” and “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” Apart from acting, Beauvais is a successful model and has appeared on the covers of several magazines such as People’s Health issue, VIVmag, Essence, Ebony, Jet, Playboy, Vibe, CVLUX, Harper’s Bazaar, Sheen Magazine, and Hype Hair. She started out as a model at the age of 16.
She later went to New York City where she signed with the Ford agency. Beauvais also modeled with Irene Marie Models. Garcelle is also an author and released a children’s book titled “I Am Mixed” in 2013, co-written with Sebastian A. Jones. On April 12, 2022, she published her memoir, Love Me As I Am . In addition, Beauvais is into interior designing. She launched a home collection, “Garcelle at Home” on HSN on July 13, 2022.
Garcelle Beauvais Net Worth
Beauvais has accumulated an estimated net worth of $2.2 million as of 2023.
Facts About Garcelle Beauvais
How Old Is Garcelle Beauvais?
Garcelle was born on November 26, 1966, in Saint-Marc, Haiti. She is 56 years old as of 2023.
How Tall Is Garcelle Beauvais?
Garcelle stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters). She weighs around 60 Kg (132 lbs).
How Much Is Garcelle Beauvais Worth?
Beauvais has accumulated an estimated net worth of $2.2 million as of 2023.
Is Garcelle Beauvais Married?
The actress has been married twice. Her first marriage was to producer Daniel Saunders. They divorced in 2000. Her second marriage was to Mike Nilon. They tied the knot in May 2001. The couple got divorced on May 10, 2010.
