Full Name: Carol Denise Betts (formerly Ensley)
Stage Name: Niecy Nash
Date of Birth: February 23, 1970
Birthplace: Palmdale, California, USA
Occupation: Actress, comedian, television host, producer
Nationality: American
Height
Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
Education
Niecy Nash attended California State University, Dominguez Hills, where she graduated with a degree in theater.
Family
Parents: Her mother's name is Margaret Ensley, and she had a brother, Michael Ensley, who tragically passed away.
Spouses:
Don Nash (1994–2007), a minister, with whom she shares three children: Dominic, Donielle, and Dia Nash.
Jay Tucker (2011–2020), an electrical engineer.
Jessica Betts (m. 2020), a singer-songwriter.
Children: She has three children, including actress Dia Nash.
Career
Niecy Nash began her career in the late 1990s, taking on roles in various television shows and films. She gained widespread recognition as the host of the home makeover show Clean House (2003–2010), which earned her a Daytime Emmy Award. Her standout comedic performance on the TV series Reno 911! (2003–2009, revival in 2020) as Deputy Raineesha Williams brought her further fame.
Comedy: The Soul Man, Scream Queens.
Dramas: Getting On (2013–2015), for which she earned two Primetime Emmy nominations, Claws (2017–2022), where she played the lead role of Desna Simms.
Recent Work : In 2022, she starred in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, portraying Glenda Cleveland.
In addition to her acting, Nash has appeared in various hosting roles and has been involved in producing projects.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Niecy Nash's estimated net worth is around $4 million, earned through her long-running career in television, film, and producing work.
