To make into the acting industry, you either have to work hard or be born to a family with an alternate history. Michael Wayans is the latter one.
He is an actor, comedian who comes from the renowned Wayans family. His father Damon Wayans Sr. is a famous name in the film industry, and so is his mother, Lisa Thorner.
Michael has been able to establish a name in the entertainment industry on his own despite being from a family with an acting background.
His hard work and career have already earned him a total net worth of $2.5 million in no time.
Michael Wayans Bio
Michael Wayans was born on 28 March 1985 as Michael Richard Wayans. His parents raised him in Los Angeles County, California in the United States of America. While being an American nationality, Michael is African American by ethnicity.
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Michael who stands at an average height has three siblings named Damon Jr., Cara Mia, and Kyla. He is also the nephew of notable personalities like American actor Keenan Ivory Wayans, American writer Dwayne Kim Wayans, comedian Marlon Wayans, and DJ Shawn Wayans.
Coming from a famous family didn’t stop Michael from completing his high school education. He was interested in acting from an early age, undoubtedly influenced by his family, but had that passion, as he loved acting and watching movies.
Michael Wayans Girlfriend, Dating
Michael Wayans has been in a long time relationship with his girlfriend Vanessa Simmons, an actress, and TV personality and the daughter of famous rap singer Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons.
The couple has been dating since 2005 and is still together. Michael and Vanessa announced in 2013 that they were having a baby together. It wasn’t a huge shock as this couple had been together for around eight years by then.
The duo held a baby shower to welcome their first child which warmed the hearts of many.
Michael Wayans and Vanessa Simmons hold a baby shower for their baby on 20 January 2014 at the Sugar Factory in Hollywood. (Photo: Essence.com)
Their daughter, Ava Marie was born on February 13, 2014. Michael and Vanessa were expected to get married by then, but they decided to bond with their child before doing so.
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The couple is yet to get married, but they have already decided to get children only after marriage, so the vow exchanging might take place anytime soon.
Michael Wayans Career
Michael kick-started his career with Blankman in 1994. Then he went on to play Mike on the hit tv show My Wife and Kids from 2001-2003.
He also made an appearance in the comedy movie Dance Flick.
Apart from acting, he is also involved in composing; he composed the theme music for the series, The Underground in 2006.
