Garcelle Beauvais

Actress, Television Personality, Former Model

Haitian-American Saint-Marc, Haiti Sagittarius

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Television Personality, Former Model
NationalityHaitian-American
Date of Birth26/11/1966
Age59 years
BirthplaceSaint-Marc, Haiti
Zodiac SignSagittarius

Latest News about Garcelle Beauvais

23/06/2026

Garcelle Beauvais publicly announced the death of her sister, Carole Beauvais, sharing fond memories and photos on social media. The cause of death was not publicly clear at the time of the announcement.

17/04/2026

Garcelle Beauvais announced her second memoir, titled Protecting My Peace at All Costs, which was set for release exclusively on Audible on May 7, 2026. The audio project reflects on choosing peace and celebrating her family, and it follows her career as an actress, author, executive producer and former Real Housewives cast member.

30/01/2026

Garcelle Beauvais said she felt lighter and happier after leaving The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which she exited after five seasons, and confirmed she had no plans to reconcile with former castmates. She made these remarks at a Hollywood Reporter and Spotify event ahead of the 2026 Golden Globe Awards.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameGarcelle Beauvais
Former NameBeauvais-Nilon
NicknameFancy

Personal Life

Children3

Relationships & More

Spouse (1)Daniel Saunders (m. 1991; div. 2000)
Spouse (2)Mike Nilon (m. 2001; div. 2011)

Family

FatherAxel Jean Pierre (Lawyer)
MotherMarie-Claire (Nurse)

Career

Notable Roles
Television
  • Francesca “Fancy” Monroe in The Jamie Foxx Show
  • Valerie Heywood in NYPD Blue
  • The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Seasons 10-14)
  • Co-host of The Real (2020-2022)
  • Veronica Garland in Tell Me A Story
  • Cynthia Nichols in Models Inc.
  • Hannah Linden in Franklin and Bash
Film
  • Coming to America (1988)
  • Coming 2 America (2021)
  • White House Down (2013)
  • Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
  • Flight (2012)
Other Ventures
  • Launched Petit Bijou (children's jewelry line, 2008)
  • Founded Garcelle Productions
  • Co-founded Beauvais Wilson Productions (2017)
  • Memoir: Love Me as I Am
  • Executive Producer for Lifetime projects including Black Girl Missing
  • Audio memoir: Protecting My Peace at All Costs (released via Audible, May 2026)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. First Black cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
2. Named one of People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful
3. Began career as a fashion model
4. Made television debut in Miami Vice (1984)

Also born on 26 November

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