Kym Whitley Bio | Wiki
Kym Whitley is an American comedian and actress. She became known for her roles in television sitcoms, such as Animal Practice, Young & Hungry, The Boondocks, The Parkers, and Black Dynamite. Kym was nominated for a 2004 BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Box Office Movie for her role as Ormandy in the 2003 comedy film Deliver Us From Eva.
She got her big break in 1989 starring in Shelly Garrett’s popular play Beauty Shop. It started in Los Angeles and then later traveled across the U.S. Kym’s major acting roles include the short-lived sitcoms My Brother and Me and Sparks. She made guest appearances on several television sitcoms, such as The Parent ‘Hood, Married… with Children, That’s So Raven, Moesha, The Parkers, My Wife and Kids, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Kym Whitley Age
Kym was born on July 21, 1961, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States. She is 60 years old.
Kym Whitley Height
She is a woman of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 4 in (Approx. 1.62 m).
Kym Whitley Family
She was born and raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio by her parents Kaysonia and William Whitley. Kym has two older brothers, Kyle and Scott. Her father was a founding partner of the black architectural firm Whitley and Whitley.
The firm was involved with work on Tower City Center, Lincoln Junior High School, the Cleveland State University Convocation Center, the Central Area Multi-Service Center, the Lee-Harvard Branch of Cleveland Public Library, and the Cleveland Clinic Guesthouse development.
Kym Whitley Husband
Kym is currently not married. She is mistaken for being the wife of Rodney Van Johnson, but they are just good friends. Kym regarded him as the best father figure to her adopted son, Joshua. The two are mistaken as a real-life couple several times, but the actress has justified their relationship as good friends.
Kym Whitley Son
She adopted a son Joshua Kaleb Whitley in January 2011. Kym said in an interview that, her son is a gift she never asked for. She said that a girl whom she had mentored had given birth to a baby boy, and left the maternity ward after choosing Kym as the guardian for the child.
A social worker suggested to her that if she didn’t take the baby, she’d put him in foster. Kym had an hour to decide if she wanted to have a baby. With her parent’s support, she chose to take the baby, and the two bonded to date.
Kym Whitley Education
She attended Shaker Heights High School and graduated in 1979. Later, Kym enrolled at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. She was initiated into the Alpha Beta chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority.
Kym Whitley Podcast | Funny Mamas
Kym and her co-host Sherri Shepherd host a podcast Two Funny Mamas. The two blend their comedic power to deliver a podcast that speaks to culture, sisterhood, moms, and working women everywhere. Nothing is off-limits, they talk about life, love, motherhood, singleness, relationships, dating, pop culture, sex, and everything in between.
Kym Whitley And Jackee Harry
Kym is Jackée Harry of the 90s sitcom Sister look alike. In the pilot, the twins became reunited during a chance encounter shopping at a clothing store at the mall with their adoptive parents. Tia Landry is the smart twin from Detroit’s inner city, where her adoptive mother, Lisa, works as a seamstress. Tamera Campbell is the boy-crazy twin from the suburbs, where her uncle, Ray, has a prosperous limousine service.
Kym Whitley Weight Loss
Kym dramatically lost 25 pounds in five months to fans’ surprise, all thanks to the Weight Watchers program. On August 9, she showed her impressive weight loss via a post on Instagram showing off her before and after looks. Kym flaunted her slim waist and flat tummy in a tight-fitting green gown as she put her hands on her trim midsection.
In the caption, she explained that she joined the Weight Watchers program and has already lost 25 lbs out of the 40 lbs goal she set for herself. She bragged about feeling comfortable in her clothes.
Kym Whitley Movies And Tv Shows
Kym’s movies and Tv shows appearances include:
2017 Fist Fight
2014 A Haunted House 2
2013 Ticket to Vegas
2013 Anything is Possible
2011 35 and Ticking
2011 The Life & Times of Tim
2018 k.c. undercover
2018 Braxton Family Values
2017 Master of None
2016 Kocktails with Khloé
2015 Comedy Bang! Bang!
Kym Whitley Next Friday
Kym had a small role in Next Friday as Craig’s aunt Suga. After Craig Jones’ successful fight against the neighborhood bully Deebo in the previous film, rumors spread that Deebo will be breaking out of jail soon and will be looking to enact revenge on Craig.
Kym Whitley Net Worth
She earns her wealth from her career, therefore, she has amassed a fortune over the years. Kym’s estimated net worth is $3.5 million.
How Old Is Kym Whitley
Kym was born on July 21, 1961, thus, she is 60 years old.