Garcelle Beauvais Becomes 1s Black Woman to Join The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Garcelle Beauvais Becomes First Black Woman to Join The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills 

Actress, Garcelle Beauvais known for her role on The Jamie Foxx Show, is officially joining the cast of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Garcelle is now the first black woman on the cast of the Bravo reality series. On Thursday, the actress released a statement on joining the cast of ladies,

“I am excited and proud to be joining the cast of such a wildly popular and beloved show like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. As a working actor who has been in the industry for some time, it’s exhilarating to have the opportunity to delve into a new chapter in the entertainment spectrum. As the first African American Housewife in the Beverly Hills franchise, I am honored and humbled by this awesome opportunity to exemplify the fact that Black Girl Magic lives and thrives in every zip code!”

She continues, adding what she will bring to the show,

“Already being intimately familiar with the spotlight of Hollywood, my journey of successes and trials has already been chronicled and shared with my many loyal supporters around the world. The continual encouragement, support and yes, even at times, criticism, have helped make me the dynamic woman I am today. I’m excited to share the many ongoing daily surprises, laughs and joys of being a working mother in today’s crazy world. The hustle is R-E-A-L! No games, all heart and a little dash of fashion-filled sass is what you’ll get when you step into my sphere…and I wouldn’t have it any other way!”

Beauvais is one of two new additions to season 10 of RHOBH with Sutton Stracke. The 52-year-old is best known for her roles other than The Jamie Foxx Show, NYPD, The Magicians, Spider-Man: Homecoming and Power.

She has three children, the oldest Oliver, 28, who is from her first husband, producer Daniel Saunders. Also, her twin boys, Jax Joseph and Jaid Thomas, 11, with her second husband, Mike Nilon.

The actress is confirmed to join returning cast of Lisa Rinna, Kyle Richards,Teddi Mellencamp,Denise Richards , Dorit Kemsley and Erika Jayne for season 10.

RHOBH season 10 will likely air sometime early next year on Bravo TV.

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