Garcelle Beauvais first joined The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in Season 10, which premiered in 2020. She said there was “pressure” on being the first black cast member to join the series. But she’s made important alliances since then, including socialite and former ballerina, Sutton Stracke, who later joined the main cast in Season 11.
Garcelle has also made some foes, like Dorit Kemsley, who is “not her favorite person.” The feud even caused fans to turn on the reality TV star, with others criticizing her “always busy” storyline (because there seems to be nothing else). But Garcelle is truly that booked and busy, having amassed an estimated $8 million net worth. Here’s a timeline of her versatile career.
Garcelle Beauvais Started Building Her $8 Million Net Worth As A Model
Garcelle Pursued Modeling In Miami And New York
After moving to the United States from Haiti with her family at the age of 7, Garcelle knew she had to carry her family’s legacy somehow. Making a name for herself was the best way to do just that. In the 1980s, she pursued modeling at age 16 in Miami before moving to New York.
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Garcelle was signed to Ford Models in NYC (later with Irene Marie Models). She appeared in countless ads for Avon, Mary Kay, and Clairol; she also walked for Tommy Hilfiger and Isaac Mizrahi. In addition to her print ads, Garcelle modeled in catalogs for Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. She subsequently graced the covers of Essence, Ebony, Playboy, and Harper’s Bazaar (to name a few).
Garcelle’s son, Jaid Nilon, has started modeling as well. He made his runway debut at Sutton Stracke’s Green Label Fashion Show in 2024.
Speaking to Tokyo Journal in 2015, Garcelle talked about dealing with “a lot of rejection” as a model. “You have to have tough skin, but you also have to persevere and be professional,” she advised aspiring models. “… Just keep at it if it’s something you really want to do regardless of the rejections that you get. That’s part of the business.”
Garcelle Beauvais Worked As An Actress Before Becoming A Producer
Garcelle Started Acting In The 1980s While Modeling
It didn’t take much time before Garcelle transitioned from modeling to acting. After moving across the country to Los Angeles to pursue film and television, she snagged a spot on the drama series, Models Inc and NYPD Blue.
She quickly gained notoriety in the industry and landed a role in Eddie Murphy’s Coming To America in 1988. By the ’90s, she started playing the lead character, Francesca Monroe in the hit WB sitcom, The Jamie Foxx Show.
Her work alongside Jamie Foxx allowed her to amass millions, as well as score other films and TV roles. That includes the hit film Wild West, where she acted alongside her ex-fling, Will Smith. She undeniably reigned the screens throughout the 90s and 2000s.
Garcele Beauvais Received A Settlement From Her Divorce With Mike Nilon
Garcelle And Mike Split After He Cheated
In 2011, Garcelle received a financial settlement from her divorce with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) talent agent, Mike Nilon. She had discovered that he was cheating on her.
She famously emailed Mike’s colleagues about his affair, which was then leaked to the press (very messy). They were married from 2007 to 2010, and share twin boys, Jax Joseph and Jaid Thomas (b. October 18, 2007).
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Here’s what Garcelle got from the divorce:
- $100,000 from Mike’s employment bonus
- Hald the furniture and other personal items in the home they shared
- An interest in the net proceeds of the sale of their former family home in Sherman Oaks, California
- All interests in the company, Bumble, Inc.,
- Several bank accounts
- All interests in her SAG pension plan
- 2010 Land Rover LR4
- All right and interest to any residuals and royalties owed to her
- Mike paid her a one-time lump sum of $250,000 to settle all claims for spousal support
- Mike agreed to pay $5000 a month in child support
Mike is Garcelle’s second husband. She was previously married to Daniel Saunders, from 1991 to 2000. They have a son together, Oliver Saunders (b. 1991).
Garcelle Beauvais Has Expanded Her Business Since Joining RHOBH In 2020
Garcelle Explored Ventures After Joining RHOBH
Garcelle briefly disappeared from the limelight after her acting days in the 2000s. Things changed when she joined RHOBH. With her success in modeling, television, and now the world of reality TV, it is no surprise that Garcelle has amassed an estimated net worth of $8 million.
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Since joining RHOBH, Garcelle launched a few brands: a jewelry line called Petit Bijou, a home decor collection called Garcelle at Home (available on Home Shopping Network), and her production company, Garcelle Beauvais Productions.
Garcelle is also an author. In 2013 and 2014, she wrote two children’s books titled I Am Mixed and I Am Living in 2 Homes. She also released a memoir, Love Me as I Am in 2022. Now wonder she’s always busy…
