Garcelle Beauvais is a former model and actress best known for her roles in the sitcom The Jamie Foxx Show and the crime drama series NYPD Blue.
The actress joined the cast of the reality television show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2020. Beauvais also co-hosted the daytime talk show The Real for its final two seasons from 2020 to 2022.
In September 2020, the television personality began co-hosting the seventh season of the daytime talk show The Real. Garcelle reprised her role as a rose bearer in Coming to 2 America, the sequel to the romantic comedy film Coming to America.
Garcelle, through her production company Garcelle Beauvais Productions, signed a first-look development deal with NBCUniversal Television and Streaming in 2022.
What Happened To Garcelle Beauvais’ Son Oliver?
Garcelle Beauvais’ firstborn son from her marriage to Daniel Saunders is Oliver Saunders. Oliver was born in 1991and is 31 years old as of now.
The actress has been open and vocal about her oldest son’s substance abuse problems.
Oliver has shared his inspirational journey from drug addiction to a successful rap career, as well as his love and dedication to fatherhood.
As a teen, he was expelled from five schools due to his behavior. In 2008, his parents tired of him and sent him to Valley Wilderness Camp in Colorado. His health improved five months later.
After a few years of a strained relationship, the mother-son duo finally began a new chapter when her son, Oliver decided to seek treatment for addiction.
Oliver is married to Samantha and the pair have two children.
Beauvais revealed in a recent episode of ‘RHOBH’ that her son, Oliver began working for Lisa Vanderpump. Her son is currently associated with ‘RHOBH’ alum Tamra Judge’s Las Vegas Cocktail Bar. Oliver appears to be a great employee, as Lisa lavished him with praise during a recent interview.
Oliver appeared as a guest on ‘Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen alongside Garcelle. When Andy asked the actress how she felt about the ladies swooning over Oliver, she simply said it was sweet until it became creepy, and she encouraged the audience to watch the show.
Oliver, her son, appears to be in good health and living a happy life with his wife.
Who Is Garcelle Beauvais’ Husband? Info On Her Family
Garcelle Beauvais previously married a producer named Daniel Saunders, with whom she had a son named Oliver.
The actress remarried Mike Nilon after they divorced. Mike is a Creative Arts Agency (CAA) agent, and they married in 2001.
The pair wanted to grow their family, but they struggled with infertility. She was also a regular on NYPD Blue during the time she was trying to conceive.
In 2007, they welcomed twin sons Jaid and Jax. Their newfound happiness was quickly shattered when Beauvais discovered evidence that her husband had been cheating on her.
The former model discussed how she first discovered her husband had cheated on her back in 2010 in a sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey on Oprah: Where Are They Now in 2015.
On May 10, 2010, Garcelle filed for divorce, requesting joint custody of their sons.
How Rich Is Garcelle Beauvais? Her Net Worth
According to Celebritynetworth, Garcelle Beauvais’ net worth is believed to be $8 million.
The former model has appeared on the covers of numerous luxury lifestyle and fashion magazines, including CVLUX, Sheen Magazine, Vibe, Hype Hair, and others. In 2017, she appeared on the covers of five different magazines.
At the age of 19, she had her first acting role in the romantic comedy film Coming to America. Garcelle rose to fame in 1994 as Cynthia Nichols in the Aaron Spelling soap opera Models Inc.
The actress debuted Petit Bijou, a children’s jewelry line, in 2008. In 2013, Beauvais published I Am Mixed, a children’s book about twins who explore “the thoughts and emotions of being of mixed ethnicities.”
Garcelle hosts the weekly late-night talk show podcast Going to Bed with Garcelle, in which she and guests discuss dating and relationships.