Karyn Parsons Height, Weight, Age, Biography, Spouse, Children

July 2024 · 2 minute read
Karyn Parsons Quick Info
Height5 ft 6½ in
Weight65 kg
Date of BirthOctober 8, 1966
Zodiac SignLibra
SpouseAlexandre Rockwell

Karyn Parsons is an American actress, author, and comedian who shot to fame with the role of Hilary Banks on the popular sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996).

Born Name

Karyn Parsons

Nick Name

Karyn

Sun Sign

Libra

Born Place

Los Angeles, California, United States

Residence

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Karyn completed her high school education from Santa Monica High School in California.

Occupation

Actress, Author, Comedian

Family

Net Worth

Karyn’s net worth was $1.5 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 6½ in or 169 cm

Weight

65 kg or 143.5 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

She has dated –

  • Randy Brooks (1987-1990) – She was briefly married to the actor Randy Brooks from 1987 until their divorce in 1990.
  • Alexandre Rockwell (2002-Present) – Karyn and director Alexandre Rockwell tied the knot on February 8, 2003. The couple is blessed with a daughter named Lana Rockwell (b. June 8, 2003) and a son named Nico Rockwell (b. April 11, 2007).
  • Race / Ethnicity

    Multiracial (Black and White)

    She has African-American ancestry on her mother’s side and is of English and Welsh descent on her father’s side.

    Hair Color

    Black

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Pointed chin

    Karyn Parsons Favorite Things

    Source – CrypticRock.com

    Karyn Parsons Facts

  • She admires the writing style of authors Jacqueline Woodson and Toni Morrison.
  • In 2021, Will Smith admitted in his self-titled memoir that he had asked Karyn out, when they played on-screen cousins on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in the early 1990s. However, Karyn had swiftly turned him down.
  • She has published the children’s books titled How High The Moon (2019), Flying Free (2020), Saving the Day (2021), etc.
  • Karyn enjoys horse riding and fencing in her free time.
  • She launched the Sweet Blackberry Foundation in 2005 as a non-profit organization that aims to highlight the unrecognized achievements of African-American heroes by publishing animated books and films for young kids.
  • Featured Image by German Comic Con / Wikimedia / CC BY 3.0

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