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Niecy Nash Biography

Niecy Nash is an American comedian, actress, model, and producer. She is best known for her performances on television.

From 2003 to 2010, Nash hosted the Style Network show Clean House, for which she won an Emmy Award in 2010.

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10 Quick Facts About Niecy Nash

• Name: Niecy Nash
• Age: 56 Years Old
• Birthday: 23 February
• Zodiac Sign: Pisces
• Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Comedian, Actress, Model, Producer
• Marital Status: Married
• Salary: Under Review
• Net worth: $4 million

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Niecy Nash Age

Nash is 56 years old, she was born on 23 February 1970, in Compton, California, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 23 February every year and her birth sign is Pisces.

Niecy Nash Birthday

Niecy celebrates her birthday on February 23 every year and her birth sign is Pisces.

Niecy Nash Height

Nash stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)tall.

Niecy Nash Weight

Nash weighs 79 kg or 175 pounds. She also appears to be quite tall in her photos. Nash has a dress size of 12, a shoe size of 9, a Bra size of 36D, a Breasts of 40, a Waist of 28, and Hips of 40 inches. She has both brown eyes and brown hair color.

Niecy Nash Weight Loss

Nash lost more than 50 pounds within 3 months. She revealed that the secret to her weight loss was self-control “I didn’t have a traditional workout plan. I have three children, so I couldn’t work two full-time jobs, and then come home and go to the gym for two hours.

I ate sensibly and would hula-hoop when I watched TV with my kids. We’d go skating on Saturdays, ride our bikes in the neighborhood, and have dance contests”, Nash said.

She claimed that the nutritionist’s diet plan kept her energetic during her dieting. “I had tremendous support from my friends and my family when I was trying to lose weight. They always motivated me to exercise regularly and eat proper food. I am not sure if I could have done it if I had no support from my family”, the actress said.

Early Life and Education

Nash was born on 23 February 1970, in Compton, California, United States. She is a graduate of California State University, Dominguez Hills where she joined after finishing secondary education.

Rise to Fame

Nash received two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series nominations for her performance as nurse Denise “DiDi” Ortley in the HBO comedy Getting On from 2013 to 2015.

Also, she played the role of Lolli Ballantine on the TV Land sitcom The Soul Man from 2012 to 2016 and played Denise Hemphill in the Fox horror-comedy anthology series, Scream Queens (2015–2016). In 2017, Nash began starring as Desna Simms, a leading character, in the TNT crime comedy-drama, Claws.

Nash has also played several roles in films and has made several guest appearances on television shows. In 2014, she played the role of civil rights activist Richie Jean Jackson in the historical drama film Selma directed by Ava DuVernay.

Nash is also the spokesperson of M.A.V.I.S. (Mothers Against Violence In Schools) which was founded by her mother, after the 1993 shooting death of Nash’s younger brother, Michael.

Niecy Nash Family, Parents

Nash was born as Carol Denise Ensley in Palmdale, California. She was born to her mom Margaret Ensley and father Sonny Ensley. In addition to her acting endeavors, she is the spokesperson of M.A.V.I.S. (Mothers Against Violence In Schools).

M.A.V.I.S. was founded by her mother, after the year 1993 shooting death of Nash’s younger brother, Michael. M.A.V.I.S.’s mission is to inform the public of the violence children encounter on school campuses. She belongs to the American nationality and white ethnicity.

Niecy Nash Mother

Nash was born and raised by her parents Margaret Ensley(mother) and Sonny Ensley (father) in Compton, California, the United States.

Nash nearly lost her mother who was shot by her boyfriend who then turned the gun on himself. Her mother later recovered from the injuries but later in 1993, her brother Michael lost his life to gun violence.

In 2010, Nash discussed the incident during a fundraiser for STAND For Families Free of Violence. She said“When I was 15, I saw my mother get shot.

Her boyfriend was very abusive, and he shot my mother with a sawed-off, double-barreled shotgun in front of her children, on Easter Sunday morning, shot her down like a dog in the street. Thankfully my mother survived that incident.”

Niecy Nash Brother

Nash was born and raised together with his brother Michael Ensley who was murdered in the early 1990s by Robert Lee Heard. The killer was later arrested again for being accused of stabbing his wife to death.”

No family should have to endure the loss of a loved one at the hands of a previously convicted violent criminal, “His sister Nash said in a statement to E! News after learning of Heard’s arrest in St. Landry, La.

Niecy Nash Sister

Nash has a sister named Kellee Stewart. Nash Sends a Loving Birthday Wish to her Sister Stewart with a Series of Snaps. The sensual actress shared her deep love for her sister in a heartwarming post on April 6, 2020. “It’s my sister’s birthday!!!! I love you sister @kstew222 THE BEST IS YET TO COME!!!!”.

Niecy Nash Husband

Nash is married to Jessica Betts, Nash announced that she and singer Jessica Betts had married while coming out as bisexual on August 31, 2020. Nash was previously married for thirteen years to Don Nash who is an ordained minister, before filing for divorce in June 2007.

The couple has three children together. Later Niecy Nash became engaged to Jay Tucker on September 4, 2010. She participated in a TLC reality show that followed the preparations for the wedding. Nash and Tucker were married on Saturday, May 28, 2011, at the Church Estate Vineyard in Malibu.

Nash reported her pending divorce from Jay Tucker via an Instagram post on October 30, 2019. The divorce was finalized on March 10, 2020.

Niecy Nash Husband Jessica Betts

Jessica Betts is an American inspirational Rock and Soul Singer and Songwriter. In the year 2005, she won Road to Stardom and went on to be inducted as a BET Music Matters artist. Her hit song is Catch Me.

Niecy Nash Husband Age, Jessica Betts Age

Jessica Betts was born in Chicago United States. When she celebrates her birthday. Nevertheless, we are keeping tabs and will update you once this information is available.

Niecy Nash Ex-Husband Jay Tucker

Jay Tucker is an American electrical engineer, famous personality, and a celebrity partner from Los Angeles, California who gained popularity as Niecy Nash’s ex-husband.

Niecy Nash Ex-Husband Age,  Jay Tucker Age

Tucker is about 54 years old as of 2024. Born in 1970, in the United States of America, he celebrates his birthday every year.

Tucker is a proud graduate of Roxbury College, where he was accepted after his high school education. He graduated from Roxbury College in 1991 and earned his Bachelor of Technology degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering.

Niecy Nash Children

Nash has two daughters Dia Nash and Donielle Nash and one son named Dominic Nash.

Niecy Nash Dia Nash Daughter

Dia Nash is an American actress famously known for being the daughter of Niecy Nash, an American comedian, actress, television host, model, and producer, widely known for her performances on television.

Nash was the host of the Style Network show Clean House from 2003 to 2010, for which she won an Emmy Award in 2010. Nash has two siblings, a brother named Dominic and a sister named Donielle.

Her father Don Nash is an ordained pastor. Her mother was previously married to Don Nash from 1994 to 2007 and married Jay Tucker in 2011. She divorced Tucker in December 2019.

Her debut TV appearance was on a 2004 episode of her mom’s show Reno 911! Little Girl (2004)
which also featured Thomas Lennon. Other movies include; Claws Teen Desna (2018) and Niecy Nash’s Wedding Bash (2011)

Niecy Nash Daughter Dia Nash Age and Birthday

Niecy Nash’s daughter Dia Nash is 2o years old as of 2019. She was born on September 28, 1999, in Los Angeles, California, in the United States of America.

She celebrates her birthday on September 28 every year and her birth sign is Libra. Nash graduated from high school with honors in June 2017.

Niecy Nash Son

Dominic Nash is an American actor and producer, known for H.E.I.R. (2017), The Soul Man (2012) as well as Niecy Nash’s Wedding Bash.

Niecy Nash Net Worth

Niecy Nash has an estimated net worth of 4 million dollars. Her primary source of income is her career as a comedian, actress, model, and producer.

Through her various sources of income, Nash has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Niecy Nash

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Niecy Nash.

Niecy Nash Bio

• Full Names: Carol Denise Ensley
• Popular As: American Comedian
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Comedian, actress, model, and producer
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Christianity
• Sexual Orientation: Bisexual

Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 56 Years Old
• Zodiac Sign: Pisces
• Date of Birth: 23 February 1970
• Place of Birth: Compton, California, United States.
• Birthday: February 23

Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Breast40 inches, Waist 28 inches, Hips 40 inches, shoe size is 9, bra size is 36DD, and she has a cup size of DD
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
• Weight: 175 pounds or 79 kg
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Brown
• Shoe Size: 9
• Dress Size: 12
• Breast Size: 36DD
• Waist Size: Waist 28 inches
• Hip Size: 40 inches

Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Sonny Ensley
• Mother: Margaret Ensley
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Michael Ensley (brother), Kellee Stewart(sister)
• Marital Status: Married
• Husband/Spouse: Married to Jessica Betts
• Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
• Children:  Sons (Dominic Nash) Daughter(s) (Dia Nash and Donielle Nash)

Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: 4 million dollars
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Comedian, actress, model, and producer,

Reno 911

From 2003 to 2009, Nash played the role of Deputy Raineesha Williams and T.T. on the Comedy Central comedy series Reno 911!

Also, she played Rhonda, opposite Jerry O’Connell, in the short-lived Fox sitcom Do Not Disturb in 2008 and provided the voice of Mrs. Boots on the ABC Family animated series Slacker Cats. Nash also guest-starred on The Bernie Mac Show as Bernie’s sister Bonita from 2003 to 2005.

Claws

In the year 2017, she started starring as Desna Simms, a leading character, in the TNT crime comedy-drama Claws. For her dramatic turn in Claws, Nash has received critical praise.

Scream Queens

From the year 2015 to 2016, Nash co-starred on the Fox horror-comedy series Scream Queens, as security guard, and then FBI Agent, Denise Hemphill. She starred in another Fox comedy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Andre Braugher’s sister.

Clean House

Nash also hosted Clean House on the Style Network from 2003 to 2010. She won a Daytime Emmy in 2010 as the producer/host of “Clean House: The Messiest Home in the Country” in the Outstanding Special Class Special category. On August 4, 2010, Nash announced that she was leaving Clean House on the Style Network but the show will continue without her.

Show

In 2011, Nash got her reality show Leave It To Niecy on TLC about her life with her new husband and stepson but it was quickly canceled. In the same year, she was in a TLC wedding special.

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