Date of Birth: July 21, 1961
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Kym Whitley is an American actress and comedian, best known for her roles in television sitcoms and films. Born on July 21, 1961, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Whitley has built a successful career in Hollywood through her talent, charisma, and versatility. She started her career in the late 1980s, appearing in small television roles before gaining wider recognition for her role as Yolanda in the hit sitcom “The Parkers.” Whitley has since appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, including “Young & Hungry,” “My Wife and Kids,” and “Next Friday.” She is also known for her work as a voice actress, lending her voice to animated series such as “The Boondocks” and “Black Dynamite.” In addition to her acting career, Whitley is a stand-up comedian and has performed in various comedy clubs across the country. In 2013, she starred in her own reality TV show, “Raising Whitley,” which aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). The show documented her life as a single mother raising her adopted son, Joshua.
5 Interesting Facts about Kym Whitley
1. Kym Whitley adopted her son, Joshua, in 2011 after a woman she was mentoring left the baby at the hospital and named Kym as the guardian.
2. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for her role in the web series “The Bay.”
3. Whitley is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
4. She has a degree in Communications from Fisk University.
5. Kym Whitley has a popular YouTube channel where she shares her comedic takes on everyday life and motherhood.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kym Whitley
1. “Laughter is the best medicine, and I intend to overdose.”
2. “Motherhood came to me like a hurricane, but it’s the best storm I’ve ever weathered.”
3. “In comedy, timing is everything. In life, it’s no different.”
4. “Adoption is the most beautiful thing that’s ever happened to me.”
5. “Never let anyone dim your light. Shine bright and be unapologetically you.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Kym Whitley is estimated to be around $3.5 million.
Children
Kym Whitley has one adopted son named Joshua, whom she has been raising since 2011.
Relevant Links
1. [Kym Whitley’s IMDb Profile](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0926468/
2. [Raising Whitley on OWN](https://www.oprah.com/app/raising-whitley.html
3. [Kym Whitley’s YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/TheKymWhitley
4. [Kym Whitley on Twitter](https://twitter.com/kymwhitley
5. [Kym Whitley’s Official Website](http://www.kymwhitley.net/
