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Ava Marie Jean Wayans: The Daughter Of Vanessa Simmons & Mike Wayans

Ava Marie Jean Wayans

Ava Marie Jean Wayans is a child star who is best known as the daughter of Vanessa Simmons and Mike Wayans. Vanessa is an actress and entrepreneur, while Mike is an actor.

Quick Facts

Full NameAva Marie Jean Wayans
First NameAva
Middle NameMarie Jean
Last NameWayans
Date of BirthFebruary 14, 2014
Age9 years
ProfessionCelebrity Kid
NationalityAmerican
Birth CountryUnited States
Father NameMike Wayans
Father Professionactor and comedian
Mother NameVanessa Simmons
Mother ProfessionTV personality
Gender IdentityFemale
HoroscopeAquarius

Are her parents married?

Her parents had been together for 15 years. They haven’t married yet, however. The pair originally met in New York. They began as friends, but as time passed, a flame of love sparked between them. Vanessa became pregnant with her boyfriend’s child after eight years of ups and downs in their loving relationship. She was afraid to notify her father that she was pregnant. She was concerned about how he would respond to the news.

Ava Marie Jean Wayans
Ava Marie Jean Wayans (Source: Google)

Things changed when Vanessa’s father learned about the pregnancy. He was overjoyed to learn that he would soon become a grandpa. His elation was palpable. The pair want to begin their new chapter of life as husband and wife. Vanessa said in an interview that she does not want to be a pregnant bride and wants to wear a lovely long gown to her wedding.

Relationship with Her Mother

The mother and daughter have a close bond. Her birth has assisted her mother in regaining trust and confidence in herself. Vanessa has a little shopping obsession with clothing, her little princess. She always dresses like a fashionista. She is now not only her mother but also her math, science, language arts, and physical education instructor. Vanessa recently released a video with her kid in which both were seen exercising. Ava seemed ecstatic and delighted to have her mother as her PE instructor.

Parenting During a Coronavirus

Vanessa Simmons is not immune to the coronavirus epidemic. It had been tough for her to raise her adorable daughter through this trying period. She began working from home and caring for Ava, who was involved in a variety of school-related activities. Because it had been challenging for both parents, they agreed not to extend their family any time soon. According to Simmons, they would consider having another kid only once they exchange wedding vows.

Vanessa Discusses Fashion Inspiration

In an interview with Exhale TV, Simmons explained that her design inspiration originates from her family. Her uncle was the one who brought music and fashion together. Kimora, who was not just into fashion but also business, was someone she looked up to when she was younger. This prompted her to pursue a career in the fashion business. Outside sources such as Rachel Roy and Marc Jacobs offer inspirational tales. Marc battled for what he believed in, and it worked out wonderfully. She acknowledged that she is a tremendous supporter of all he has to give the fashion business.

Ava Marie Jean Wayans
Ava Marie Jean Wayans (Source: Google)

Net worth

Ava is now a school-aged youngster. She does not have her own net worth. However, she lives a luxurious lifestyle because of her parent’s wealth. Vanessa has an estimated net worth of $8 million as of January 2024, which she has amassed from her career as an actress and a businesswoman. Mike is said to have a net worth of $2.5 million. As an actor, Vanessa has acted in films such as Speed Dating, Boogie Town, and Dysfunctional Friends.

Ava has also featured in soap operas and on reality television. She and her family were cast in the MTV reality show Run’s House. She also works as a runway model. In 2006, she was ranked #82 on Maxim’s Hot 100 list. Pastry Footwear was founded in 2007 by her and her sister Angela as part of Run Athletics. Their debut collection, Cake included shoes resembling strawberry shortcake and red velvet cake.

The firm was worth more than $15 million when it was sold. In 2017, she collaborated with fellow fashion designer Candice Cuoco to develop a Bad Butterfly line. The collection includes items such as a choker, t-shirt, halter top, bathing suits, and more. The prices vary from $30 to $350.

Trivia

  • Ava was born in 2014, thus she will be 9 years old in 2024.
  • Every year on February 14, she celebrates her birthday.
  • Her parents celebrated her birth with a baby shower in West Hollywood’s Sugar Factory.