Gizelle Bryant

Gizelle Annette Bryant (née Graves; born September 9, 1970) is an American model, television personality and author. She was the First Lady of Empowerment Temple AME. She has appeared on the reality TV series The Real Housewives of Potomac since 2016.[1]

Gizelle Bryant
Bryant in 2018
Born
Gizelle Annette Graves

(1970-09-09) September 9, 1970
Houston, Texas, U.S.
EducationHampton University (BS)
Occupations
  • Model
  • television personality
  • author
Known forThe Real Housewives of Potomac
Spouse
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(m. 2002; div. 2009)​
Children3
Parent(s)Curtis Graves
Joanne Graves
RelativesMarc Morial (cousin)
Suzanne Malveaux (cousin)
Websitegizellebryant.com

Early life and education

Bryant was born Gizelle Graves on September 9, 1970, in Houston, Texas[2] 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.[3]

Career

Since its premiere on January 17, 2016, Bryant has been a leading cast member of Bravo's The Real Housewives of Potomac.[4]

In 2017, Bryant launched her beauty brand EveryHue Beauty.[5] She later became co-host of Bravo's Chat Room in 2020 with Porsha Williams.[6]

In May 2021, Bryant teamed 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.[7][8]

In March 2023, Bryant starred in the third season of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, which premiered on Peacock.[9]

Author

Bryant published her book My Word in April 2019, for which she won an African-American Literary Award for Best Fiction.[2][8]

Personal life

Bryant married megachurch pastor and activist Jamal Harrison Bryant in 2002, and they have 3 daughters.[10]

In 2008, Bryant filed for divorce, accusing Jamal of adultery.[11] They divorced later in 2009.[12][13][14]

Through her father, Bryant is second cousins to Marc Morial president of the National Urban League. She is also a cousin to former CNN correspondent Suzanne Malveaux.[15]

Bryant is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.[15][16]

Filmography
Year Title Role
2016-present The Real Housewives of Potomac Housewife (season 1–)
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 Candiace: Drive-Back Music Video Uncredited
2021 BET Her Presents: The Waiting Room Michelle
2023 The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Cast member (season 3)

References
  1. Mason, Aiden (January 23, 2023). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Gizelle Bryant". tvovermind. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  2. "RHOP: How Gizelle Bryant & Karen Huger's Zodiac Signs Clash". ScreenRant. July 15, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  3. "The Transformation Of Gizelle Bryant From Childhood To 50 Years Old". Nicki Swift. July 1, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  4. Kratofil, Collen (June 30, 2017). "The 'Word on the Street' Is RHOP's Gizelle Bryant's Makeup Line Has Officially Launched". people.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  5. "These Are The Stars Of 'Chat Room' On Bravo". TheThings. January 25, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  6. "Gizelle Bryant's Career Just Came "Full Circle" and We Have All the Details". Bravo TV Official Site. March 1, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  7. JoVonn, Jeroslyn (March 4, 2022). "Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon Blasted For Saying James Harden Has 'Fried Chicken Grease, Watermelon' in His Beard". Black Enterprise. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  8. Grant, Tamara (October 8, 2019). "'RHOP' Star Gizelle Bryant Won the Best Fiction Award For Her Book, 'My Word'". Showbiz Cheat Sheet. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  9. "Here's When Season 3 of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Premieres on Bravo". Bravo TV Official Site. June 27, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  10. Campione, Katie (July 8, 2021). "RHOP's Gizelle Bryant Says She and Ex-Husband Jamal Are Still 'Best Friends' After Splitting Again". Peoplemag. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  11. ""Questions, concerns over pastor's divorce"". April 29, 2022.
  12. "RHOP's Gizelle Bryant Confirms Split From Jamal, Explains Why She Unfollowed Wendy & Weighs in on Porsha's Engagement". May 28, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  13. "How 'RHOP's Gizelle & Jamal Bryant Went From Divorce To Dating Again". Bustle. August 2, 2020. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  14. "Real Housewives of Potomac star Gizelle Bryant splits from ex-husband Jamal Bryant". Yahoo News. May 29, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  15. Herz, Jane (August 16, 2020). "These Real Housewives of Potomac Members Have A Big Connection To Kamala Harris". Heavy.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  16. Porter, Sierra (January 19, 2021). "'Looking Like Miss America': Fans Melt Over 'RHOP' Star Gizelle Bryant's Throwback College Photos of Her Repping Her Sorority". Atlanta Black Star. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
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