Daphne Wayans
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| Born | Daphne Sharmaine Denise Polk May 21, 1971 |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Keenen Ivory Wayans (2001–2005) |
| Children | Jolie Ivory Imani Wayans Nala Yasmeen Ivory Wayans Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jr. Bella Ivory Aziza Wayans Daphne Ivory Shiva Wayans |
| Website | daphnewayans.com |
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Daphne Wayans (born May 21, 1971) is an American television personality, relationship expert, and film producer.[1][2] She is best known as the former wife of Keenen Ivory Wayans, creator of the FOX sketch comedy In Living Color.[3][4]
Personal life
Daphne was raised in Inglewood, California and attended Westchester High School in Los Angeles.[5] She has a strong interest in fashion and attended Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Irvine, California, a for-profit private college that educates students for the Fashion, Entertainment, Beauty, Interior Design, and Graphic Design industries.[6]
Daphne first met Keenen through their mutual friend, actor Eddie Murphy. The couple has 5 children together: Jolie, Nala, Keenen Jr, Bella and Daphne.[3] The couple divorced in 2005 but remain close friends.[7]
Daphne currently serves on the board of the New Village Leadership Academy,[8] a private elementary school located in Calabasas, California, which was founded by actor Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith.[9]
On September 12, 2012, television network VH1 announced the addition of Daphne to the cast of the reality television series Hollywood Exes.[1] Although she had been part of the original cast who pitched the show to VH1, she decided not to appear in the first season.[10]
Daphne offers parenting and relationship advice as a guest blogger on The Huffington Post,[9] and prides herself on living a healthy lifestyle.[11]
Producing
Daphne was a co-producer on "Dying Laughing," a stand-up comedy documentary that features such comedians as Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Jamie Foxx and the late Garry Shandling.[4]
Music
Daphne co-wrote the song "Carte Blanche" with Doug Grigsby for recording artist Teena Marie. The song was released on Teena Marie's album Beautiful in 2013.[12]
See also
The cast of Hollywood Exes.
References
- ^ a b Hollywood Exes Renewed For A Second Season, Adds Daphne Wayans To The Cast. VH1 Retrieved 2013-04-03.
- ^ Contributors, Daphne Wayans. Recessionista Retrieved 2013-04-18.
- ^ a b EXCLUSIVE: Daphne Wayans Is Excited To Join Season 2 Of Hollywood Exes; Hopes To Change The Trajectory Of Reality TV. Reality Tea Retrieved 2013-04-03.
- ^ a b "Gravitas Buys Stand-Up Comedy Documentary 'Dying Laughing'". Variety. 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
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- ^ Dishing The Dirt With 'Hollywood Exes' Star Daphne Wayans Starpulse. Retrieved 2013-04-30.
- ^ http://pslovecharli.com/2013/05/22/celebrity-interview-daphne-wayans-gets-personal-talks-about-her-role-on-season-2-of-vh1s-hollywood-exes/
- ^ Mz Mahogany Interview: Daphne Wayans – Newest Member of Hollywood Exes Reality Show Mahogany Chic. Retrieved 2013-04-03.
- ^ a b Schoolmaster Jada Pinkett Smith Looking To Open High School. Huffington Post Retrieved 2013-04-03. Cite error: The named reference "Huffington Post" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ http://www.5forfoley.com/tv-film/item/34-daphne-wayans
- ^ http://www.cuisinenoirmag.com/featured/daphne-wayans-bringing-a-healthier-twist-for-the-holidays/2013/11/29/Daphne Wayans: Bringing a Healthier Twist for the Holidays/
- ^ "Teena Marie – Beautiful". Discogs. 2013. Retrieved 2014-04-22.
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