| Net Worth: | $5 Million |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | October 7, 1970 (53 years old) |
| Gender: | Female |
| Profession: | Actor, Model |
| Nationality: | American |
Nicole Ari was born October 7, 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland into the family of dentist and health care professional. She holds acting degree from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Before becoming famous actress, Parker had to take several low-paid jobs including serving ice cream. Her first marriage with Joseph Falasca lasted only few months. She is currently married to her second husband Boris Kodjoe and they have two kids.
Career
Parker made her television debut with an uncredited role in the TV movie “Other Women’s Children,” then she appeared in the feature films “The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love” (1995), “Stonewall” (1995), and “The End of Violence” (1997) and the television films “Divas” (1995) and “Rebound: The Legend of Earl “The Goat” Manigault” (1996). She played Becky Barnett in the 1997 Academy Award-nominated drama “Boogie Nights,” and in 1998, she appeared in the films “Spark” and “The Adventures of Sebastian Cole” as well as NBC’s “Exiled: A Law & Order Movie.” In 1999, Nicole began a three-episode stint on the CBS sitcom “Cosby” and starred in the films “200 Cigarettes,” “Mute Love,” “Loving Jezebel,” “Harlem Aria,” and “A Map of the World.” She co-starred with Martin Lawrence, Luke Wilson, and Dave Chappelle in 1999’s “Blue Streak,” which grossed $117.7 million against a $36 million budget. From 2000 to 2004, Parker starred as Teri Joseph on “Soul Food,” which aired 74 episodes over five seasons. She played Carol Boone in 2000’s “Remember the Titans” alongside Denzel Washington, and the film brought in $136.8 million at the box office and earned Nicole an NAACP Image Award nomination.
Personal Life
Nicole married actor Joseph Falasca on January 12, 2001, and they divorced in November of that year. Parker wed Boris Kodjoe, her “Soul Food” co-star, on May 21, 2005, in Germany. The couple welcomed daughter Sophie on March 5, 2005, and son Nicolas on October 31, 2006; Sophie was diagnosed with spina bifida at birth. Kodjoe was a series regular on “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” and he co-hosted the short-lived syndicated talk show “The Boris & Nicole Show” with Parker in 2015.
Quotes
“Hair is an issue for most women, and after washing, blow-drying, flat-ironing, curling, braiding, twisting and spending the time and money on it, who wants to mess it up by sweating and having to do it all over again?”
— Nicole Ari Parker
“My daughter has a vivid imagination, and so does my son.”
— Nicole Ari Parker
“Spina bifida affects every single aspect of your life, from your child’s self-esteem to your ability to sleep at night.”
— Nicole Ari Parker
“Honestly, working with Eddie Murphy was mind-blowing just in terms of the budget alone. To see the respect he commands, to witness his presence, you understand why he and people like Martin Lawrence are stars.”
— Nicole Ari Parker
“There are so many things that go into a surgical study.”
— Nicole Ari Parker