Gizelle Bryant
| Gizelle Bryant | |
|---|---|
 Gizelle Bryant Sister Circle Live.png Bryant in 2018 | |
| Born | Gizelle Annette Graves September 9, 1970 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| 🏫 Education | Hampton University (BS) |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| Known for | The Real Housewives of Potomac |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Jamal Harrison Bryant (m. 2002; div. 2009) |
| 👶 Children | 3 |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Curtis Graves Joanne Graves |
| 🌐 Website | gizellebryant |
Gizelle Annette Bryant (née Graves; born September 9, 1970) is an American model, television personality, and author. She has appeared on the reality TV series The Real Housewives of Potomac since 2016.[1]
Early life and education
Gizelle Bryant was born on September 9, 1970, in Houston, Texas,[2] as Gizelle Graves to former politician and civil rights activist Curtis Graves and Joanne Graves.[3] She graduated from Hampton University in 1992 with a degree in marketing.[4]
Career
Since its premiere on January 17, 2016, Bryant has been one of the leading cast members of Bravo's The Real Housewives of Potomac.[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 for Reasonably Shady, a podcast featuring stories from their lives and how they deal with them. In 2022, the podcast was nominated for Outstanding Arts and Entertainment Podcast at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.[8][9]
Published works
Bryant wrote a book that chronicles her life as the wife of a pastor 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.[3][11]
Personal life
Bryant moved to Baltimore after graduating from Hampton 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 | The View | Self |
| 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-present | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen | Self-guest |
| 2021 | Candiace: Drive-Back | Gizelle |
| 2021 | BET Her Presents: The Waiting Room | Michelle |
| 2021 | The Real | Self |
| 2022 | Project Runway | Self |
| 2022 | Would I Lie to You? (US) | Self-guest |
| 2022 | Sherri | Self |
| 2023 | The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip | Season 3 |
References
- ↑ "'RHOP' Star Gizelle Bryant Said Ex-Husband Jamal Remains In Her Life". Bustle. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ↑ "RHOP: How Gizelle Bryant & Karen Huger's Zodiac Signs Clash". ScreenRant. 2021-07-15. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ceneviva, Alex (2021-07-01). "The Transformation Of Gizelle Bryant From Childhood To 50 Years Old - Nicki Swift". NickiSwift.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ↑ "You'll Never Guess Who This Cutie Grew Up To Be". Essence. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ↑ "Bravo Announces Two New Real Housewives Series, and You'll Never Guess One of the Cities". E!. 2015-11-11. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ↑ Kratofil, Colleen (June 30, 2017). "The 'Word on the Street' Is RHOP's Gizelle Bryant's Makeup Line Has Officially Launched". People. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "These Are The Stars Of 'Chat Room' On Bravo". TheThings. 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Who Was Gizelle From RHOP Married To: Find out More About Jamal Bryant". Life & Style. 2018-05-21. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ↑ "'RHOP' Star Gizelle Bryant Won the Best Fiction Award For Her Book, 'My Word'". Showbiz Cheat Sheet. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ↑ Campione, Katie (July 8, 2021). "RHOP's Gizelle Bryant Says She and Ex-Husband Jamal Are Still 'Best Friends' After Splitting Again". People. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ↑ Moor, Ashley (2021-07-02). "Inside RHOP Star Gizelle Bryant's Relationship". TheList.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ↑ "Questions, concerns over pastor's divorce". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ↑ "RHOP's Gizelle Bryant Confirms Split From Jamal, Explains Why She Unfollowed Wendy & Weighs in on Porsha's Engagement". realityblurb.com. 2021-05-28. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ↑ "How 'RHOP's Gizelle & Jamal Bryant Went From Divorce To Dating Again". Bustle. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ↑ "Real Housewives of Potomac star Gizelle Bryant splits from ex-husband Jamal Bryant". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ↑ Herz, Jane (2020-08-16). "These Real Housewives of Potomac Members Have A Big Connection To Kamala Harris". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ↑ "'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.
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