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Garcelle Beauvais Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Husband, Movies and Net Worth.

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Updated on January 05, 2026

Garcelle Beauvais Biography

Garcelle Beauvais is an American actress, television personality, author, and former fashion model. She is best recognized for her appearances in The Jamie Foxx Show and NYPD Blue, both of which she starred in.

Beauvais was featured in the movie Coming to America (1988) and its sequel (2021), White House Down (2013), and Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). She joined the cast of the reality television show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2020. In addition, she co-hosts the daytime discussion show The Real with Adrienne Bailon, Loni Love, and Jeannie Mai.

Garcelle Beauvais Age

Beauvais is 54 years old as of 2020, she was born on November 26, 1966, in Saint-Marc, Haiti. She celebrates her birthday on November 26 every year and his birth sign is Sagittarius.

Garcelle Beauvais Height and Weight

Beauvais stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters), weighs 60 Kg (132 lbs), and has black hair and black eyes. However, details regarding her other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Garcelle Beauvais Education Family, Parents and Siblings

Beauvais was born in Saint-Marc, Haiti, to Marie-Claire Beauvais, a nurse, and Axel Jean Pierre, a lawyer. After her parents divorced when she was a child, she moved with her mother to the United States at age seven along with her six elder siblings, and settled in Peabody, Massachusetts where she enrolled in elementary school. Upon her arrival to the United States, Beauvais originally only spoke French and Creole, but learned English from watching Sesame Street on television.

Garcelle Beauvais Husband, Wife, Dating

She was married to producer Daniel Saunders, but the couple divorced. Oliver Saunders, their son, was born in 1991. In May 2001, Beauvais married Mike Nilon, Creative Artists Agency talent agent. Jax Joseph and Jaid Thomas Nilon, their twin sons, were born on October 18, 2007. They had been undergoing infertility treatment for five years. Beauvais openly accused Nilon of adultery in April 2010 after he acknowledged having an affair for years. On May 10, 2010, Beauvais filed for divorce, requesting joint custody of their sons.

Garcelle Beauvais Salary

Details about Beauvais’ salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much she makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Garcelle Beauvais Net Worth

Beauvais’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an actress, television personality, author, and former fashion model. Through her various sources of income, Beauvais has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Garcelle Beauvais Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Garcelle Beauvais.

Garcelle Beauvais Wiki

  • Full Names: Garcelle Beauvais
  • Popular As: Beauvais
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation / Profession: Actress, television personality, author, and former fashion model
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: African-American
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Garcelle Beauvais Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 54 (2020)
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Date of Birth: November 26, 1966
  • Place of Birth: Saint-Marc, Haiti
  • Birthday: November 26th

Garcelle Beauvais Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters)
  • Weight: 60 Kg (132 lbs)
  • Eye Color: Black
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Shoe Size: Not Available
  • Dress Size: Not Available
  • Breast Size: Not Available
  • Waist Size: Not Available
  • Hip Size: Not Available

Garcelle Beauvais Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Axel Jean Pierre
  • Mother: Marie-Claire Beauvais
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): 6
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Husband/Spouse: Daniel Saunders (m. 1991; div. 2000)​ Mike Nilon (m. 2001; div. 2011)
  • Children:3

Garcelle Beauvais Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Actress, television personality, author, and former fashion model

Garcelle Beauvais Career

Modeling

Beauvais moved to Miami at 16 in an attempt to pursue a career in modeling. Beauvais intended to interview for a modeling agency without making an appointment after driving down from Massachusetts.

The owner of the agency she wanted to meet approached her at a red light while she was putting on lipstick. Beauvais, aged seventeen, moved to New York City to seek a career as a fashion model after signing with the Ford agency and residing with Eileen Ford and eventually modeled with Irene Marie Models.

She appeared in print ads for Avon, Mary Kay, and Clairol, as well as catalogs for Lerner New York Clothing Line, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom. She also walked the catwalk for Calvin Klein and Isaac Mizrahi, and she appeared in TV commercials for Burdines.

Beauvais has appeared on the covers of numerous magazines such as CVLUXHarper’s BazaarVIVmagEssenceEbonyJetPlayboyVibe, and Hype Hair. In 2017, she was featured on five different magazine covers.

Film and television

She first appeared in the television series Miami Vice in episode 18. Beauvais portrayed her first acting role in the romantic comedy film Coming to America at age 19. She rose to recognition as an actor in 1994 for her depiction of Cynthia Nichols in Aaron Spelling’s primetime soap drama Models Inc. 

She co-starred in The Jamie Foxx Show as hotel employee Francesca “Fancy” Monroe and the love interest of Jamie Foxx’s character, Jamie King, from 1996 until 2001. From 2001 until 2004, she portrayed Assistant District Attorney Valerie Heywood on NYPD Blue, as well as the love interest of Detective Baldwin Jones, played by Henry Simmons. Beauvais portrayed Hanna Linden on the TNT legal drama Franklin Bash in 2011 and 2012. Beauvais plays the First Lady in the action thriller film White House Down in 2013, starring Jamie Foxx as the President.In Spider-Man: Homecoming, she portrays Doris Toomes, the wife of Michael Keaton’s character, Adrian Toomes. She appeared in R. Kelly’s music video for “Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)” as Ronald Isley’s wife and R. Kelly’s girlfriend, delivering the title line as an invitation for an affair. After the Jamie Foxx Show ended in 2001, Beauvais played Vandross’ girlfriend in Luther Vandross’ music video, “Take You Out.” She also appears as Henrietta in few episodes of Grimm. After month of guest presenting the show, Beauvais was selected one of the co-hosts of the syndicated infotainment conversation series Hollywood Today Live in 2016.

On the second season of the web television series Tell Me Story, Beauvais reprised her role as Veronica Garland, the Wicked Stepmother from Cinderella. 

In the web television series Merry Happy Whatever, she played Dennis Quaid’s love interest. During the tenth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which debuted in April 2020, Beauvais became the show’s first black cast member. In September 2020, she began co-hosting the daytime discussion show The Real for its sixth season. Beauvais repeated her role as rose bearer in Coming America, the sequel to the romantic comedy film Coming to America.

Garcelle Beauvais Movies and TV Shows

Film

1986 Manhunter

1988 Coming to America

1994 Every Breath

1999 Wild Wild West

2001 Double Take

2002 Bad Company
Second String

2004 Barbershop 2: Back in Business

2005 American Gun
2007 I Know Who Killed Me
The Cure

2009 Women in Trouble

2010 Eyes to See

2012 David E. Talbert’s Suddenly Single
Flight

2013 White House Down
Someone to Love

2014 Small Time
Girlfriends’ Getaway

2015 Back to School Mom
A Girl Like Grace
Girlfriends Getaway 2

2016 7 Days

2017 You Get Me
Spider-Man: Homecoming

2018 Lalo’s House

2021 Coming 2 America

Television

1984-85 Miami Vice

1986 The Cosby Show

1991-96 Family Matters

1992 Down the Shore
Dream On

1992-95 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

1993 Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper

1993 Where I Live
Family Matters

1994 Dead at 21

1994–95 Models Inc.

1995 The Wayans Bros.

1996–01 The Jamie Foxx Show

1999 Arli$$

2000 Opposite Sex

2001 Titans

2001–04 NYPD Blue

2003 The Bernie Mac Show

2004 Curb Your Enthusiasm
Life with Bonnie

2005–07 Eyes

2006 10.5: Apocalypse
CSI: Miami
Women in Law

2009 Maneater
Crash

2010 Human Target

2011 State of Georgia

2011–12 Franklin & Bash

2012 The Exes

2013 Psych
Arrested Development
Necessary Roughness

2014 Playing House
The Mentalist

2015 Grimm

2016 Hell’s Kitchen
Hollywood Today Live

2016–19 The Magicians

2017–18 Chicago Med
2018 RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars
The Arrangement
Power

2019 Siren
Middle School Moguls
Merry Happy Whatever

2019–20 Tell Me a Story

2020 Carol’s Second Act
Sugar Rush

2020–present The Real
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

2021 The Prince

Frequently Asked Questions About Garcelle Beauvais

Who is Garcelle Beauvais?

Beauvais is an American actress, television personality, author, and former fashion model. She is best recognized for her appearances in The Jamie Foxx Show and NYPD Blue, both of which she starred in.

How old is Garcelle Beauvais?

Beauvais is an American national born on 26th November 1966, in Saint-Marc, Haiti.

How tall is Garcelle Beauvais?

Beauvais stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters).

Is Garcelle Beauvais married?

She was married to producer Daniel Saunders, but the couple divorced. Oliver Saunders, their son, was born in 1991. In May 2001, Beauvais married Mike Nilon, Creative Artists Agency talent agent. Jax Joseph and Jaid Thomas Nilon, their twin sons, were born on October 18, 2007. They had been undergoing infertility treatment for five years. Beauvais openly accused Nilon of adultery in April 2010 after he acknowledged having an affair for years. On May 10, 2010, Beauvais filed for divorce, requesting joint custody of their sons.

How much is Garcelle Beauvais worth?

Beauvais has an approximate net worth of $1 million and $5 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the film industry.

How much does Garcelle Beauvais make?

Details about Beauvais’ salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much she makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Where does Beauvais live?

Because of security reasons, Beauvais has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is Beauvais dead or alive?

Beauvais is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Beauvais Now?

Beauvais is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, she is a cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Watch the trailer below.

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