| Karyn Parsons Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6½ in |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 8, 1966 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Spouse | Alexandre 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
Education
Karyn completed her high school education from Santa Monica High School in California.
Occupation
Actress, Author, Comedian
Family
- Father – Kenneth B. Parsons
- Mother – Louise Parsons
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
- Horror Television Shows – American Horror Story, The Walking Dead
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
