Gizelle Bryant

Gizelle Bryant (born September 9, 1970) is an American socialite and reality television personality who has appeared on the reality TV series, The Real Housewives of Potomac, since 2016 and was the First Lady of Empowerment Temple AME.

Gizelle Annette Bryant
Born (1970-09-09) September 9, 1970
Houston, Texas
EducationHampton University
Occupation
  • Socialite
  • television personality
Known forThe Real Housewives of Potomac
Spouse(s)Jamal Harrison Bryant (m. 2002; div. 2009)
Children3
Parent(s)Curtis Graves
Joanne Graves

Early life and education

Bryant was born on the 9th of September, 1970, in Houston, Texas,[1] to former politician and civil rights activist Curtis Graves and Joanne Graves.[2] She graduated from Hampton University in 1992 with a degree in marketing.

Career

Bryant starred as the main in the first season of Bravo's The Real Housewives of Potomac, which premiered on January 17, 2016.[3] Since then, she has been the leading cast member of the show for all six seasons. The sixth season of The Real Housewives of Potomac premiered on July 11, 2022.[4]

In 2017, Bryant launched her beauty brand, EveryHue Beauty.[5] However, the manufacturing of products was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as of January 2022, Bryant announced that EveryHue Beauty has stopped selling products.[6]

In November 2021, Bryant teamed up with Robyn Dixon in Reasonably Shady, the podcast featuring stories from their lives and how they dealt with them. In 2022, the podcast was nominated for the Outstanding Arts and Entertainment Podcast at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.[7][8]

Personal life

Bryant moved to Baltimore after graduating from the University.[9] She married megachurch pastor activist Jamal Harrison Bryant in 2002, and they have 3 daughters.[10] They met when they were working together on civil rights and social justice at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's national headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland.[11]

In 2008, Gizelle filed for divorce accusing Jamal of adultery,[12] they divorced later in 2009.[13][14][15] Bryant is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.[16][17]

Filmography
YearworkRole
2016-2021The Real Housewives of PotomacSelf
2016Hollywood Today LiveSelf
2017The Domenick Nati ShowSelf
2017Great Day WashingtonSelf
2018SteveSelf-panelist
2019Sister Circle LiveSelf
2019-20The Wendy Williams ShowSelf
2020Race in America: A Movement Not A MomentSelf
2020Race in America: Our Vote CountsSelf
2021For Real: The Story of Reality TVSelf
2021Married to MedicineSelf
2021Entertainment TonightSelf
2019-2021Celebrity PageSelf
2020-21Bravo’s Chat RoomSelf-host
2016-2021Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf-guest
2021Candiace: Drive-BackGizelle
2021BET Her Presents: The Waiting RoomMichelle
2022Project RunawaySelf
2022Would I Lie to YouSelf-guest

Published works

Bryant turned her sights on writing a fiction book that chronicles her life as the First Lady of a megachurch.[18] She published her book My Word in April 2019, for which she won an African-American Literary Award for Best Fiction.[2][19]

References
  1. "RHOP: How Gizelle Bryant & Karen Huger's Zodiac Signs Clash". ScreenRant. 2021-07-15. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  2. Ceneviva, Alex (2021-07-01). "The Transformation Of Gizelle Bryant From Childhood To 50 Years Old - Nicki Swift". NickiSwift.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  3. "Bravo Announces Two New Real Housewives Series, and You'll Never Guess One of the Cities". E! Online. 2015-11-11. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  4. "'RHOP' Star Gizelle Bryant Said Ex-Husband Jamal Remains In Her Life". Bustle. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  5. Kratofil, Colleen (June 30, 2017). "The 'Word on the Street' Is RHOP's Gizelle Bryant's Makeup Line Has Officially Launched". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  6. Keogh, Joey (2020-12-15). "Here's Why Gizelle Bryant's Makeup Line Has Rumors Swirling - The List". TheList.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  7. "Gizelle Bryant's Career Just Came "Full Circle" and We Have All the Details". Bravo TV Official Site. 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  8. "Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon Blasted For Saying James Harden Has 'Fried Chicken Grease, Watermelon' In His Beard". Black Enterprise. 2022-03-04. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  9. "These Are The Stars Of 'Chat Room' On Bravo". TheThings. 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  10. Campione, Katie (July 8, 2021). "RHOP's Gizelle Bryant Says She and Ex-Husband Jamal Are Still 'Best Friends' After Splitting Again". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  11. Moor, Ashley (2021-07-02). "Inside RHOP Star Gizelle Bryant's Relationship - The List". TheList.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  12. "Questions, concerns over pastor's divorce". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  13. "RHOP's Gizelle Bryant Confirms Split From Jamal, Explains Why She Unfollowed Wendy & Weighs in on Porsha's Engagement". 2021-05-28. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  14. "How 'RHOP's Gizelle & Jamal Bryant Went From Divorce To Dating Again". Bustle. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  15. "Real Housewives of Potomac star Gizelle Bryant splits from ex-husband Jamal Bryant". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  16. Herz, Jane (2020-08-16). "These Real Housewives of Potomac Members Have A Big Connection To Kamala Harris". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  17. "'Looking Like Miss America': Fans Melt Over 'RHOP' Star Gizelle Bryant's Throwback College Photos of Her Repping Her Sorority". Atlanta Black Star. 2021-01-19. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  18. "Who Was Gizelle From RHOP Married To: Find out More About Jamal Bryant". Life & Style. 2018-05-21. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  19. "'RHOP' Star Gizelle Bryant Won the Best Fiction Award For Her Book, 'My Word'". Showbiz Cheat Sheet. Retrieved 2022-04-29.

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