Gizelle Bryant

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Gizelle Bryant
Born
Gizelle Annette Graves

(1970-09-09) September 9, 1970 (age 52)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
EducationHampton University (BS)
Occupation
  • Model
  • author
  • television personality
Known forThe Real Housewives of Potomac
SpouseJamal Harrison Bryant (m. 2002; div. 2009)
Children3
Parent(s)Curtis Graves
Joanne Graves

Gizelle Annette Bryant (née Graves; born September 9, 1970) is an American model and television personality who has appeared on the reality TV series, The Real Housewives of Potomac, since 2016 and was the First Lady of Empowerment Temple AME.

Early life and education[]

Bryant was born on September 9, 1970, in Houston, Texas,[1] as Gizelle Graves to former politician and civil rights activist Curtis Graves and Joanne Graves.[2] She graduated from Hampton University in 1992 with a degree in marketing.[3]

Career[]

Bryant starred as a main cast member in the first season of Bravo's The Real Housewives of Potomac, which premiered on January 17, 2016.[4] Since then, she has been the leading cast member of the show for all seven seasons. The sixth season of The Real Housewives of Potomac premiered on July 11, 2021.[5]

In 2017, Bryant launched her beauty brand, EveryHue Beauty.[6] Bryant’s goal was to create the perfect product for women of all colors and complexions. [7] She later became co-host of Bravo's Chat Room in 2020 alongside fellow Real Housewife Porsha Williams.

In November 2021, Bryant teamed up with Robyn Dixon in Reasonably Shady, the podcast featuring stories from their lives and how they dealt with them. In 2022, the podcast was nominated for the Outstanding Arts and Entertainment Podcast at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.[8][9]

Published works[]

Bryant turned her sights on writing a fiction book that chronicles her life as the First Lady of a megachurch.[10] She published her book My Word in April 2019, for which she won an African-American Literary Award for Best Fiction.[2][11]

Personal life[]

Bryant moved to Baltimore after graduating from university.[7] She married megachurch pastor and activist Jamal Harrison Bryant in 2002, and they have 3 daughters.[12] They met when they were working together on civil rights and social justice at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's national headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland.[13]

In 2008, Gizelle filed for divorce accusing Jamal of adultery,[14] they divorced later in 2009.[15][16][17] Bryant is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.[18][19]

Filmography[]

Year work Role
2016-present The Real Housewives of Potomac Housewife (season 1–)
2016 Hollywood Today Live Self
2017 The Domenick Nati Show Self
2017 Great Day Washington Self
2018 Steve Self-panelist
2019 Sister Circle Live Self
2019-20 The Wendy Williams Show Self
2020 Race in America: A Movement Not A Moment Self
2020 Race in America: Our Vote Counts Self
2020 The Real Housewives of Orange County Self, 1 episode
2021 For Real: The Story of Reality TV Self
2021 Married to Medicine Self; 1 episode
2021 Entertainment Tonight Self
2019-2021 Celebrity Page Self
2020-21 Bravo’s Chat Room Self-host
2016-2021 Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen Self-guest
2021 Candiace: Drive-Back Gizelle
2021 BET Her Presents: The Waiting Room Michelle
2022 Project Runway Self
2022 Would I Lie to You Self-guest

References[]

  1. ^ "RHOP: How Gizelle Bryant & Karen Huger's Zodiac Signs Clash". ScreenRant. 2021-07-15. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Ceneviva, Alex (2021-07-01). "The Transformation Of Gizelle Bryant From Childhood To 50 Years Old - Nicki Swift". NickiSwift.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  3. ^ "You'll Never Guess Who This Cutie Grew Up To Be". Essence. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  4. ^ "Bravo Announces Two New Real Housewives Series, and You'll Never Guess One of the Cities". E! Online. 2015-11-11. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  5. ^ "'RHOP' Star Gizelle Bryant Said Ex-Husband Jamal Remains In Her Life". Bustle. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  6. ^ Kratofil, Colleen (June 30, 2017). "The 'Word on the Street' Is RHOP's Gizelle Bryant's Makeup Line Has Officially Launched". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "These Are The Stars Of 'Chat Room' On Bravo". TheThings. 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  8. ^ "Gizelle Bryant's Career Just Came "Full Circle" and We Have All the Details". Bravo TV Official Site. 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  9. ^ "Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon Blasted For Saying James Harden Has 'Fried Chicken Grease, Watermelon' In His Beard". Black Enterprise. 2022-03-04. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  10. ^ "Who Was Gizelle From RHOP Married To: Find out More About Jamal Bryant". Life & Style. 2018-05-21. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  11. ^ "'RHOP' Star Gizelle Bryant Won the Best Fiction Award For Her Book, 'My Word'". Showbiz Cheat Sheet. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  12. ^ Campione, Katie (July 8, 2021). "RHOP's Gizelle Bryant Says She and Ex-Husband Jamal Are Still 'Best Friends' After Splitting Again". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  13. ^ Moor, Ashley (2021-07-02). "Inside RHOP Star Gizelle Bryant's Relationship - The List". TheList.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  14. ^ "Questions, concerns over pastor's divorce". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  15. ^ "RHOP's Gizelle Bryant Confirms Split From Jamal, Explains Why She Unfollowed Wendy & Weighs in on Porsha's Engagement". 2021-05-28. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  16. ^ "How 'RHOP's Gizelle & Jamal Bryant Went From Divorce To Dating Again". Bustle. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  17. ^ "Real Housewives of Potomac star Gizelle Bryant splits from ex-husband Jamal Bryant". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  18. ^ Herz, Jane (2020-08-16). "These Real Housewives of Potomac Members Have A Big Connection To Kamala Harris". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  19. ^ "'Looking Like Miss America': Fans Melt Over 'RHOP' Star Gizelle Bryant's Throwback College Photos of Her Repping Her Sorority". Atlanta Black Star. 2021-01-19. Retrieved 2022-04-29.

External links[]

Gizelle Bryant at IMDb

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