Kenya Summer Moore, born on January 24, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan, is a multifaceted American personality known for her achievements as an actress, author, entrepreneur, television personality, and beauty pageant titleholder. She gained widespread recognition after winning Miss USA 1993.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Kenya Summer Moore Daly was born to teenagers Patricia Moore and Ronald Grant. She was raised by her paternal grandmother, Doris Grant, and aunt after her mother abandoned her three days after her birth. Moore graduated from Cass Technical High School in 1989.
Moore began modeling at the age of 14 and was featured as the January 1992 cover girl for Ebony Man magazine. She also modeled for the Ebony Fashion Fair cosmetic line and appeared on the covers of Glamour, Seventeen, Ebony, and Essence magazines.
Pageant Success
At 22, Moore won Miss Michigan USA 1993 and subsequently became the second African American woman to win Miss USA. She placed in the top 6 in that year's Miss Universe pageant.
Acting and Television Career
After her pageant success, Moore ventured into acting. She appeared in television shows such as "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990-96), "Martin" (Fox, 1991-97), and "Homeboys in Outer Space" (UPN, 1996-97). In the early 2000s, she appeared in "Hot Parts" (2003), "Deliver Us From Eva" (2003), and the drama "No Turning Back" (2003). She also appeared in the drama "Brothers in Arms" (2005) and "Cloud Nine" (2006).
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Moore co-starred in the Bravo series The Real Housewives of Atlanta beginning in 2012. She was also a member of the cast of The Celebrity Apprentice 7 in 2015.
Kenya Moore Throwing Shade For 10 Minutes Straight | RHOA | Bravo
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Moore has produced and directed various projects through her company, Moore Vision Media, which she launched in 2008. Moore Vision Media produced the erotic thriller "The Confidant." Moore is credited as producer/director of the film Trapped: Haitian Nights, taking over the production after the original director left.
Also an entrepreneur, she has grown her hair care line, Kenya Moore Hair Care, over the past four years into a national brand that is carried in over 2,200 Sally's Beauty Supply stores across the nation. The product line aims to strengthen the natural hair of women.
Author and Fitness Enthusiast
On November 28, 2007, Moore published a book titled Game, Get Some!: What Women Really Want. Described as a how-to guide, the book offers relationship advice and personal experiences regarding interpersonal and intimate relationships. In 2013, Moore released her own exercise video, named "Kenya Moore: Booty Boot Camp," rivaling a similar venture by her The Real Housewives of Atlanta co-star Phaedra Parks.
Personal Life
Kenya married Marc Daly in June 2017, and revealed they were expecting their first child in April 2018. Their daughter, Brooklyn, was born on Nov. Kenya Summer Moore Daly, popularly known as Kenya Moore, was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 24, 1971.
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Other notable facts
- She was in “Sharknado 4” where she plays the character Monique.
- In 2014, Moore posted a throwback photo of herself and the supermodel at the 1994 Soul Train Awards when they were best friends with Tyra Banks.
- The leading lady in Jay-Z's music video “Money Ain't a Thang” (2013).
Filmography
Kenya Moore has an extensive filmography, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Here's a table highlighting some of her notable film and television appearances:
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-1996 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Various | TV Series |
| 1991-1997 | Martin | Various | TV Series |
| 2003 | Deliver Us From Eva | Renee | Film |
| 2005 | Brothers in Arms | Marcia | Film |
| 2012-Present | The Real Housewives of Atlanta | Herself | TV Series |
| 2015 | The Celebrity Apprentice 7 | Herself | TV Series |
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