Daphne Wayans

Daphne Wayans
Born
Daphne Sharmaine Denise Polk

(1971-05-21) May 21, 1971 (age 53)
Inglewood, California, U.S.
Spouse
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(m. 2001; div. 2006)​
ChildrenJolie Ivory Imani Wayans
Nala Yasmeen Ivory Wayans
Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jr.
Bella Ivory Aziza Wayans
Daphne Ivory Shiva Wayans
Websitedaphnewayans.com

Daphne Sharmaine Denise Wayans (née Polk) is an American television personality.[1][2] She is 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 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 2006 but remain close friends.[7][8]

Daphne currently serves on the board of the New Village Leadership Academy,[9] a private elementary school located in Calabasas, California, founded by actor Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith.[10]

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.[11]

Daphne offers parenting and relationship advice as a guest blogger on The Huffington Post[12] and prides herself on living a healthy lifestyle.[13]

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.[14]

See also

The cast of Hollywood Exes.

References

  1. ^ a b "Hollywood Exes Renewed For A Second Season, Adds Daphne Wayans To The Cast". VH1. Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2013-04-03.
  2. ^ Contributors, Daphne Wayans Archived 2013-08-23 at the Wayback Machine. Recessionista Retrieved 2013-04-18.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b "Gravitas Buys Stand-Up Comedy Documentary 'Dying Laughing'". Variety. 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  5. ^ "Daphne Wayans". HuffPost. Archived from the original on 2016-03-07. Retrieved 2019-12-12.
  6. ^ Dishing The Dirt With 'Hollywood Exes' Star Daphne Wayans Archived 2013-05-23 at the Wayback Machine Starpulse. Retrieved 2013-04-30.
  7. ^ "Keenen Ivory Wayans files for divorce". Today. NBC. May 7, 2004. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  8. ^ "Daphne Wayans Gets Personal & Talks About Her Role On Season 2 Of VH1's "Hollywood Exes"". pslovecharli.com. 2013-05-22. Retrieved 2017-03-04.
  9. ^ Mz Mahogany Interview: Daphne Wayans – Newest Member of Hollywood Exes Reality Show Mahogany Chic. Retrieved 2013-04-03.
  10. ^ Schoolmaster Jada Pinkett Smith Looking To Open High School Archived 2016-03-10 at the Wayback Machine. Huffington Post Retrieved 2013-04-03.
  11. ^ "5forFoley.com - Daphne Wayans". www.5forfoley.com. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  12. ^ Daphne Wayans Archived 2016-03-07 at the Wayback Machine. Huffington Post Retrieved 2014-01-21.
  13. ^ "Daphne Wayans: Bringing a Healthier Twist for the Holidays". cuisinenoirmag.com. 2013-11-29. Archived from the original on 2017-03-05. Retrieved 2017-03-04.
  14. ^ "Teena Marie – Beautiful". Discogs. 2013. Retrieved 2014-04-22.