California-native Carol Denise Betts famous with the stage name Niecy Nash is an established American actress, comedian, and television host who recently portrays as Desna Simms in Claws (2017-present). Turning professional since 1995, she is popular for her performance in Guess Who, Reno 911!, The Soul Man, and Scream Queens.
What Is Carol Denise Betts’ Age?
Carol Denise Betts real name is Carol Denise Ensley. She was born on February 23, 1970, in Palmdale, California, the United States. As of 2022, she is she 52 years old and she stands at an average height of 5 feet 4-inch or 163 cm tall.
Her parents are Margaret Ensley and Sonny Ensley. She spent her entire childhood with her younger brother Michael Ensley. Unfortunately, her only sibling was killed shooting at Reseda High School in 1993.
Carol Denise attended to Gardena High School. Later, she enrolled at California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Career Highlights: Her Success Story
Niecy Nash has been contributing to the entertainment industry since 1995. She began her acting career in the film Boys on the Side (1995). She then appeared in some episodes of TV shows like NYPD Blue, ER, Girlfriends, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, City of Angeles, Reba, and Judging Amy.
The 52 year old earned fame after playing the role of Deputy Raineesha Williams and T.T. on the television series Reno 911!. On the Comedy Central comedy show, the actress appeared between 2003 to 2009 alongside Cedric Yarbrough, Carlos Alazraqui, Mary Birdsong, and Ian Roberts.
Additionally, her other acting credits includes Getting On, The Soul Man, Scream Queens, Selma, When They See Us, Mrs. America, Uncorked, and Never Have I Ever. She is currently known as Desna Simms on TV series Claws (2017-2022) starring Carrie Preston, Judy Reyes, Karrueche Tran, and Dean Norris.
As of now, Carol Denise Betts completed shooting for her upcoming projects Beauty and Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Besides that, she hosted the show Clean House (2003-2010). For the Style Network show she earned a Daytime Emmy Award. Also, she worked as the host of The Masked Singer in 2021.
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What Is Carol Denise Betts’ Net Worth?
Active since 1995, the multi-talented star has almost 90 credits as actor and 6 credits as producer according to IMDb. She is yet to reveal her fortune; however, as per reports, Carlo Denise Betts’ net worth is $4 million as of February 2022.
The average salary of an actor in the United States is $43,760 per year, whereas, the comedian usually receives $40,000 annually. Likewise, the American TV host generally earns $27,500 to $156,000 in a year.
Personal Life: Her Husband, Marriage, Divorce, & Kids
Denise Betts is a celebrity who is a member of LGBTQ community. She exchanged wedding rings with Jessica Betts on August 29, 2020. Her wife is a well-known singer.
Previously, Niecy married Jay Tucker on May 28, 2011. Later, the duo split on March 10, 2020. She also tied a knot to Don Nash on May 14, 1994.
Together, the couple shares three kids. Their children are Dominic Nash, Donielle Nash, and Dia Nash. Unfortunately, Carol and her first husband divorced on June 17, 2007.
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