Niecy Nash Wiki, Biography
Niecy Nash is an American Emmy Award-winning actress and one of the cast members of All's Fair, a Hulu series that premiered on November 4, 2025. She is widely recognized for her roles in When They See Us and Scream Queens.
Niecy Nash Height|Weight
Nash stands approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 65 kilograms.
Niecy Nash Age|How old is Nash?
Nash was born on February 23, 1970, in Palmdale, California, USA. She celebrates her birthday every year on February 23. She is currently years old.
Niecy Nash Parents|Siblings|Relatives
Niecy Nash was raised in Compton, California. Her passion for entertainment began at the age of five after seeing Lola Falana on TV. When she was fifteen, her mother was shot by an abusive boyfriend. In 1993, following the tragic death of Nash’s younger brother, Michael, her mother founded M.A.V.I.S. (Mothers Against Violence In Schools), an organization that raises awareness about school violence. Nash became a spokesperson for M.A.V.I.S., continuing its mission to promote safety and awareness in schools.
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In February 1993, Nash’s younger brother, Michael Ensley, was fatally shot at the age of 17 by a 16-year-old student at Reseda High School in California. To help her grieving mother cope, Nash began using humor, which she later realized was a gift she could share with others. She once said, “That’s when I knew I had a gift for comedy — to help others who were suffering.”
Niecy Nash Net Worth|What is Nash's Net Worth?
Throughout her acting career, Niecy Nash has accumulated an estimated net worth ranging between $500,000 and $4 million.
Niecy Nash Partner|Husband|Is Niecy Married?
Nash was previously married to ordained minister Don Nash for 13 years before their divorce in June 2007. They share three children. She later got engaged to Jay Tucker, and their wedding planning was featured on a TLC reality show. The two married on May 28, 2011, at the Church Estate Vineyard in Malibu, but divorced in June 2020.
On August 29, 2020, Nash married singer Jessica Betts, whom she fondly calls her “husband.” Nash has said she doesn’t label her sexuality, explaining on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she didn’t consider her marriage to Betts as “coming out,” since she had never felt restricted in expressing herself before.
Niecy Nash Educational Background
Nash graduated from Gardena High School and later earned her degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California.
Niecy Nash Job|Career|Biography
Carol Denise Betts (formerly Nash, née Ensley), professionally known as Niecy Nash-Betts, is an acclaimed American actress. She began acting in the late 1990s, with early appearances in Boys on the Side (1995) and Cookie’s Fortune (1999). She gained fame for playing Deputy Raineesha Williams in Reno 911! (2003–2009, 2020–2022) and for hosting Clean House (2003–2010), which earned her a Daytime Emmy Award.
She received multiple Primetime Emmy nominations for her performance in Getting On (2013–2015) and starred in shows like The Soul Man (2012–2016), Scream Queens (2015–2016), and Claws (2017–2022). She currently stars as Detective Lois Tryon in Grotesquerie (2024–present).
Nash has worked with Ava DuVernay on notable projects such as Selma (2014), Origin (2023), and When They See Us (2019), which earned her an Emmy nomination. She also portrayed activist Florynce Kennedy in Mrs. America (2020) and won an Emmy for Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022), which also earned her Golden Globe and SAG nominations.
Niecy Nash All's Fair
All’s Fair is an upcoming American legal drama created by Ryan Murphy, starring Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash, Teyana Taylor, Sarah Paulson, and Glenn Close. It will premiere on November 4, 2025, on Hulu.
Nash stars as Emerald Greene, a bold and sharp lawyer whose charisma and conviction often challenge her firm’s traditions. Her character embodies ambition, integrity, and the pursuit of justice in the show’s high-stakes legal world.
Niecy Nash Movies, Films, and TV Shows
Niecy Nash Film
Nash made her film debut in Boys on the Side (1995) and appeared in Cookie’s Fortune (1999) and The Bachelor the same year. She went on to star in Malibu’s Most Wanted (2003), Hair Show (2004), Guess Who (2005), and Code Name: The Cleaner (2007).
She reprised her Reno 911! character in Reno 911!: Miami (2007) and voiced Miss Yelp in Horton Hears a Who! (2008). Other roles include Not Easily Broken (2009), The Proposal (2009), Trust Me (2013), Walk of Shame (2014), Selma (2014), Downsizing (2017), Uncorked (2020), Beauty (2022), and Origin (2023).
Niecy Nash Television
Nash began her TV career with Party of Five (1996) and appeared in City of Angels (2000), Popular (2000), and Reba (2002). She became known for The Bernie Mac Show (2003–2005), Reno 911! (2003–09, 2020–22), and as the host of Clean House.
She later starred in The Soul Man (2012–16), Getting On (2013–15), Scream Queens, Claws (2017–22), When They See Us (2019), Mrs. America (2020), The Rookie, The Rookie: Feds (2022–23), and Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022). In 2025, she stars in All’s Fair and Grotesquerie.
Niecy Nash Music Videos
Nash has appeared in several music videos, including Family Feud (Jay-Z & Beyoncé, 2017), My Type (Claws Remix) (Saweetie, 2019), and To the Moon (Meghan Trainor, 2024).
Niecy Nash Video Games
She provided additional voice work for Spider-Man 2 (2004).
Niecy Nash Awards and Recognition
Niecy Nash-Betts has earned numerous honors for her versatility. She won the Gracie Award (2009) for Reno 911! and a Daytime Emmy for Clean House (2010). She’s received NAACP Image Awards, Critics’ Choice Awards, Black Reel Awards, and Satellite Awards for her performances in The Soul Man, Selma, Claws, When They See Us, and Dahmer.
In 2023, she won the Critics’ Choice Award and Primetime Emmy for Dahmer, and in 2024, she received the GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award for her work promoting LGBTQ+ visibility.
Niecy Nash Twitter(X), Facebook, and Instagram
Niecy Nash is active on social media. She has about 3.8 million followers on Instagram, 410.6K on Twitter (X), and 261K on Facebook.
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