Keisha Nash Whitaker is an American entrepreneur, producer, actor, and former model. Forest Whitaker, an Academy Award-winning actor, is her husband. Keisha produced the documentary ‘Kassim the Dream’ (2008) and appeared in the drama film ‘Proud’ (2004). Over the years, she has made numerous appearances as herself on television, such as in the shows “Intimate Portrait” (1999), “Rachael Ray” (2008), and “Who Are You Wearing” (2008). Her high-end cosmetics brand, Kissable Couture, was introduced in September 2007 and features seven flawless lip glosses that were developed in association with A.J. Crimson, a makeup artist. The next year, for Valentine’s Day, they introduced three more lip glosses to the collection. She then made an appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” to discuss her products.
Ascent to Fame
Keisha Nash Whitaker, who describes herself as ambitious, started as a model represented by Elite Model Management and Ford Models. In the drama film ‘Proud’ (2004), she has an acting credit alongside her brother Jeffrey Nash. In 2008, she changed her role to executive producer for the documentary “Kassim the Dream.” When her children were smaller, she attempted to launch a children’s clothing line, but she struggled to dedicate herself to a new venture while being a devoted mother. While serving as a host on the sets of a television program about party planning in the middle of the 2000s, she was presented with a new product by a makeup artist. Two years later, in 2007, while having lunch with makeup artist A.J. Crimson, who had also received the product, they discussed it and concluded that they could design a far superior product. This led to the creation of the ‘Kissable Couture’ lip gloss series.
Individual Life
On March 8, 1972, in Boston, Massachusetts, Keisha Simone Nash gave birth to Keisha Nash Whitaker. Her brother, Jeffrey Nash, is an actor, producer, and writer, best known for his roles in the movies Spectrum, Super Sucker, and Proud. She went to Endicott College and Lynn Classical High School.
Connection to Forest Whitaker
When Keisha Nash Whitaker met Forest Whitaker in the 1991 film “A Rage in Harlem,” she knew he was “a gentle soul and a nice spirit” and would go on to marry him. Later, while working on the 1994 action movie “Blown Away,” she had her first encounter with him. Soon after, they started dating, and on May 4, 1996, they were finally joined in marriage in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
On October 3, 1996, she gave birth to Sonnet Noel Whitaker, their first child. On July 2, 1998, they welcomed True Whitaker as their second daughter. His son Ocean and her daughter Autumn are the couple’s other two children from other relationships. They have been together for more than 22 years, which is uncommon for famous people in Hollywood. Naturally, people urge them to divulge their formula for a long-lasting, happy marriage. In an interview with ‘She Knows,’ she revealed that her spouse always encourages her, regardless of her pursuits. But, she also encourages him in his endeavors and recognizes the sacrifices he makes to provide for his family. What makes any union, including marriage, effective, in her opinion, is when partners encourage one another in their endeavors. They also prioritize communication and spend a lot of time together as friends, which strengthens their relationship even more. Even though her husband’s hectic career prevents them from spending as much time together as they would want, they frequently go on date evenings to maintain their romance.
Fear of Health
When Keisha Nash Whitaker showed up “painfully thin” for the 2014 “Film Independent Spirit Awards” at Santa Monica Beach with her spouse, it raised grave concerns about her health in the media at the beginning of March 2014. Her upper arms appeared thinner than her elbows, in addition to being far thinner than she had been a few years prior. Just before her 42nd birthday, tabloids expressed concerns about her health and even featured interviews with senior physicians who conjectured about the cause of her remarkable 35-pound weight loss. RadarOnline.com was informed by Dr. Pescatore, the author of “The Hampton’s Diet,” that “she runs the risk of premature aging of her heart and bones.” On social media, her admirers also started to inquire about her nutrition and how her eating patterns were influencing her health. In response to a follower on Twitter, she stated that, unlike her husband and daughter, she does not “believe in diets” and that she enjoys meat. She was seen shopping at CVS in Malibu with her spouse in July 2017, thus it appears that she has healed from whatever ailment was plaguing her.
The net worth of Keisha Nash Whitaker
The estimated net worth of Keisha Nash Whitaker is about $1 million.