Who Are Gizelle Bryant’s Parents? Explore Her Age, Family & Dating Life
American reality star Gizelle Bryant is best known as a star of the Bravo series The Real Housewives of Potomac.
The Hampton University graduate is also credited for her work with the city council of Birmingham, Alabama. She also sold her line of baked goods in Top Chef contestant Timothy Dean's restaurant, according to Famous Birthdays.
Read the full article to know about the frequently asked questions about the Massachusetts native's parents, age, family, and dating & marital status.
How old is Gizelle Bryant?
Born on 9 September 1970, to her parents, Curtis Graves, 84, and Joanne Graves, in Houston, Texas, Gizelle Bryant's age is 52, as of writing on 1 June 2023.
Her father is a former politician and a civil rights activist who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement, while her mom is a housewife.
She reportedly has two siblings — an older brother named Chris Bryant and a sister. However, the information of her having a female sibling cannot be verified as of this writing.
Does Gizelle Bryant have a Boyfriend or Husband now?
Gizelle was once married to the pastor of the Empowerment Temple AME Church, Jamal Bryant, and the former couple is parents to their three daughters, Grace Bryant, Angel Bryant, and Adore Bryant.
They had married in 2002 after Gizelle's graduation from Hampton but divorced in 2009.
As of now, Gizelle Bryant has been dating Winter House's Jason Cameron.
Who is Gizelle Bryant's Ex-husband Jamal Harrison Bryant?
Born on 21 May 1971 (age 52) in Boston, Massachusetts as the only son of African Methodist Episcopal Bishop John Bryant.
Jamal has a political science degree from Morehouse College and a degree in the study of religion from Duke University.
He has five children, all daughters. His first daughter, Topaz, was born out of his relationship with Crystal Madison.
With ex-wife Gizelle Bryant, he has three daughters, Grace, Adore, and Angel. And from his extramarital affair with Michelle Wedderburn, he has a daughter named Naomi.
Back in 2020, she revealed in an episode of “Real Housewives of Potomac” reunion that her father was not in support of her getting back together with Jamal because of his infidelity in the past.
They had rekindled their romance in 2019, according to People, before breaking up again in 2021 (as per E! News).
Even after their twice separation, Gizelle and Jamal maintain a good relationship as "best friends."
They had first met at her first job out of college. At the time, they were working together at the NAACP national headquarter in the civil rights and social justice movements
"I was one of my first jobs out of school. I was hired by Kweisi Mfume, who is now back in Congress; he took Elijah Cummings’ seat. And he also hired Jamal. So, Jamal and I have been in the trenches of trying to do civil rights and trying to make sure that we leave this world a better place,” she said.
Getting to Know Gizelle Bryant's Parents
Bryant's father, Curtis, has spent decades in public service. He is known for his tenure at the Texas House of Representatives, where he was a member between 1967 and 1973 as a Democrat.
A graduate of Texas Southern University and Princeton University, Curtis was one of the three African-American members elected in 1966.
During his office, he undertook varying reforms, including gun control and criminal justice.
Upon completing his term, he moved to Washington D.C. in 1974, where he worked for NASA's Academic Affairs Division and eventually as its Director for Civil Affairs.
Television actress Gizelle Bryant with her father Curtis Graves at an event. (Photo: Instagram)
After he retired from NASA in 2003, Gizelle's father associated himself with full-time fine art photography while running a website to showcase his craft. Additionally, Curtis went around the country exhibiting his work.
On July 28, 2015, he was recognized for his distinguished career in public service by then-Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen during a ceremony.
He is widely regarded as one of the most influential members of the early Civil Rights Moment, having worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On the other hand, only little is known about Gizelle's mother, Joanna.
The Real Housewives of Potomac star shares a very close-knit relationship with her mom, who has accompanied her to multiple concerts and sports events.
She also makes frequent appearances in Gizelle's social media posts.
Gizelle Bryant's Former Husband and Children
The television personality married her former husband Jamal in 2002.
But unfortunately, in 2009, the parents of three kids went separate ways following a divorce, ending their marriage of seven years.
Jamal was reportedly responsible for infidelity, which led to the split between him and Gizelle.
However, the former pair were reported to have reconciled their relationship in 2019.
Grace, born on 4 November 2004, is the first child of her parents, while sisters Adore and Angel are twins born on April 30, 2006.
Gizelle's oldest daughter came to public notice after her appearance in one of the episodes of RHOP. But, unlike their elder sister, Adore and Angel are yet to make a television appearance, as of this writing.
Grace is currently a high school student. In addition, she is a co-owner of a steak house along with her mother and sisters.
Reportedly, Gizelle's ex-husband Jamal has three other children from two different relationships.
While he is reported to have daughters Naomi and Topaz from his relationship with a church member, he also has a son named John from a different partner.