Kellie Shanygne Williams is a well-known American actress who appeared in the American sitcom Family Matters. Williams portrayed Laura Lee Winslow in the famous family program. The comedy program premiered on September 22, 1989, but was canceled on July 17, 1998. Family Matters was originally produced by ABC, but production was eventually taken up by CBS.
In Brief: Kellie Shanygne Williams’ Career
Williams, who was born in Washington, D.C. in 1976, began her acting career in 1989 when she was given a role in Family Matters. Williams, though, worked as a children’s fashion model before landing her big break on television. The Howard University Children’s Theatre alumnus has also appeared in theater productions such as Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, The Colored Museum, and Buffterfingers Angel.
Despite beginning her career at a young age, the 45-year-old actress is still active in the entertainment industry and was most recently seen in the romance/comedy Christmas in Carolina in 2020. Following Family Matters, the American actress appeared in a number of television sitcoms, including Moesha (1996-1998), What About Joan (2000-2001), In the Mix (2005), and Eve (2006). In 2001, Williams appeared in another ABC comedy, What About Japan, starring Joan Cusack, wife of famed actor John Cusack. Williams was featured in the 2009 direct-to-DVD comedy/dance film Steppin: The Movie. Unfortunately, the 2 hour and 18-minute film depicting college students and a step-dance competition was a flop since moviegoers exhibited little or no interest in the film.
In-Depth Look at Kellie Shanygne Williams’ Husband and Children
Williams married Hannibal Jackson in Fort Washington, Maryland, on September 5, 2009, after meeting him in 2007. According to Essence, their wedding ceremony was black and white themed. Last year, the adorable pair celebrated their tenth anniversary, and actress Williams was quick to upload a charming video on her social media page with photographs of the husband and wife.
The video was accompanied by African-American singer-songwriter Curtis Mayfield’s song “The Making of You.” Jackson, her spouse, had previously served as a military reserve. However, he is presently the President/Chief Executive Officer of Y-Tech, LLC, an IT firm situated in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. According to Jackson, his first name, Hannibal, which seems distinctive and eye-catching, was given to him by his father in honor of the renowned African commander, Hannibal Barca.
The couple has two children, Hannah Belle Jackson, their older daughter, and John Ervin Jackson, their son. Their daughter was born in June 2010, and their boy was born in July 2012, two years later. Her son John Ervin is a high school baseball player, but no information on her daughter Hannah Belle is available to the public. Williams is also known to share pictures of her husband and kids on her verified Instagram account. In one of the photos shared in October 2019, her husband Hannibal was seen attending a baseball game with their children, all three of them were dressed in baseball attire. Overall, the four-person family seems to be well-linked and united by affection.
Source: Biography Gist