What Is Garcelle Beauvais' Net Worth?
Garcelle Beauvais, a Haitian-American actress, producer, author, and former fashion model, boasts a net worth of $4 million. With more than 70 acting credits, she has starred in notable films such as 'Coming to America' (1988), 'Barbershop 2: Back in Business' (2004), 'White House Down' (2013), 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' (2017), and 'Coming 2 America' (2021). Her TV roles include 'Opposite Sex' (2000), 'Eyes' (2005), 'The Mentalist' (2014), 'Grimm' (2015), 'The Magicians' (2016–2019), 'The Arrangement' (2018), 'Siren' (2019), and 'Merry Happy Whatever' (2019).
Prominent roles that marked her television career include: Cynthia Nichols in 'Models Inc.' (1994–1995), Francesca 'Fancy' Monroe in 'The Jamie Foxx Show' (1996–2001), A.D.A. Valerie Heywood on 'NYPD Blue' (2001–2004), and Hanna Linden on 'Franklin & Bash' (2011–2012). Since 2020, she has been a star on Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' and co-hosts the syndicated talk show 'The Real.'
Beauvais has produced films such as 'And Then There Was You' (2013) and 'Resilient Hearts' (2014), as well as the short film 'Lalo's House' (2018). Additionally, she created the TV series 'Cooking with Critters' (2020) and the podcast 'Going to Bed with Garcelle' (2020). She authored the memoir 'Love Me as I Am' (2022) and children's books like 'I Am Mixed' (2012), 'I Am Living in 2 Homes' (2014), and 'I Am Awesome' (2015).
As a model, Beauvais appeared in advertisements for Avon, Mary Kay, and Clairol, and graced the catalogs of Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. She also founded the children's jewelry line, Petit Bijou, and a home decor brand, Garcelle at Home. Furthermore, her production company, Garcelle Beauvais Productions, was acquired by NBCUniversal Television and Streaming Entertainment for a first-look development deal in 2022.
Early Life
Born on November 26, 1966, in Saint-Marc, Haiti, Garcelle Beauvais moved to the U.S. at the age of 7 with her mother and six elder siblings. Her early education took place in Peabody, Massachusetts, where she learned English by watching 'Sesame Street,' adding to her native Creole and French.
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Career
At 16, Garcelle moved to Miami to pursue modeling. She began her career with a fortuitous encounter, rapidly rising in the industry and later moving to New York City to work with Ford Models. She participated in fashion shows for designers like Isaac Mizrahi and Calvin Klein and graced the covers of 'Harper's Bazaar,' 'Ebony,' 'Essence,' 'Playboy,' and 'Jet.'
Garcelle’s acting debut came in a 1984 episode of 'Miami Vice,' and her first film role was in 'Manhunter' (1986). She guest-starred in series such as 'The Cosby Show,' 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' and 'Family Matters.' Her breakout film role was as a royal rose bearer in 'Coming to America' (1988) with Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and James Earl Jones, a role she reprised in 'Coming 2 America' (2021).
She played Francesca 'Fancy' Monroe on The WB’s 'The Jamie Foxx Show' (1996–2001) and appeared in several films, including 'Double Take' (2001) and 'Bad Company' (2002). Other TV roles included 'NYPD Blue' (2001–2004) and 'Franklin & Bash' (2011–2012). Her filmography expanded with roles in 'White House Down' (2013), 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' (2017), and more TV appearances in 'Grimm,' 'The Magicians,' and 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.'
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Personal Life
Garcelle married producer Daniel Saunders in 1991, with whom she had a son, Oliver, that year. After their divorce in 2000, she married CAA talent agent Mike Nilon in 2001, and they had twin sons, Jax and Jaid, in 2007. The couple faced challenges with infertility, and Garcelle filed for divorce in 2010 after discovering Mike's infidelity. She candidly shared her experience in an emotional email to his colleagues.
Garcelle suffers from eczema and has openly discussed her struggles with the condition, noting how stress, including from filming 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' exacerbates it. She avoids perfumes and scented lotions to manage her symptoms.
Award Nominations
In 2022, Garcelle was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble for 'The Real' alongside Adrienne Houghton, Loni Love, and Jeannie Mai Jenkins.
Real Estate
Garcelle owns a $1.2 million, 3,362 square foot home in Northridge, California. This property includes five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a game room, and a balcony. In 2021, she bought an 850 square foot beach cottage in Oxnard, CA, for $765,000, tore it down, and built a 2,700 square foot two-story home, completed in early 2024.
