Kenya Duke (born July 26, 1974) is a popular American actress, model, television personality, social media star, and media face from Ohio. She came into the limelight after her appearance in ‘The Gary Owen Show’ with her husband and children.
She is also known as the wife of Gary Owen, who is a well-known American stand-up comedian. Kenya has filed for divorce after almost 17 years of her marriage.
The couple had faced many obstacles and negative comments due to their different ethnics but they gave answers to all. Gary and Kenya shared a strong bond and the news of their divorce is a bit shocking for their fans. Let’s have a look at the life of Kenya Duke.
Kenya Duke Biography
Kenya took birth on 26 July 1974 in the United States of America. Her full name is Kenya Simon Duke. She lives with her children in Ohio, America.
Duke has joined a local school for her basic education. She has joined a reputed college to complete her graduation in the commerce stream. She has set her ambitions during her school days. She wanted to be an accountant and is also fond of fashion and modeling.
Wiki / Trivia
| Full Real Name | Kenya Simon Duke. |
| Other Name | Kenya Duke. |
| Date of Birth | 26 July 1974. |
| Age (as of 2021) | 47 years old. |
| Place of Birth | The United States. |
| Current Residence | Ohio, America. |
| Profession | Actress, model, and television personality. |
| Net worth | USD 3-4 Million (approx.). |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Ethnicity | Mixed. |
| Education | Graduate. |
| School/College | Homeschooling. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 5′ 5″. In Meters: 1.65 m. In Centimetres: 165 cm. |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 59-63 kg. In Pounds: 130-138 lbs. |
| Social Media Profile(s) | Instagram: @trulykenya Twitter: @trulykenya Facebook: @trulykenya |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Hair Length | Medium. |
| Eye Color | Black. |
| Tattoos | No tattoos. |
Family & Ethnicity
Kenya Duke was born to Barbara Jean (mother) and Roland Smith Watts (father). Roland was in the Navy and lost his life during his service. At the time of his death, Kenya was just six years old kid. Barbara is a housewife and takes care of her daughter.
She often shares her time with her cousin named Gigi. Duke is a native of America and believes in Christianity. As per the sources, she belongs to a mixed ethnical group.
Relationships, Husband & Daughter
Kenya was in a relationship with Gary Owen. Gary is a popular actor and stand-up comedian. He has organized many shows in America to make people laugh. Kenya also went to watch her show in her teens. At the end of Gary’s show, when she spoke to him, the two were attracted to each other.
Kenya and Gary dated for around 8-9 years. On 19 July 2003, the two got married in the presence of family and friends. The couple has two sons named Emilio Owen and Austin Owen and one daughter named Kennedy Owen. As per sources, Emilio is the son of Kenya from her previous marriage but she has not made any statement about it.
Kenya Duke and Gary Owen’s Divorce
According to the relevant sources, Kenya filed for divorced at the end of March 2021. The relevant reason for separation is not disclosed. Kenya said that Gary didn’t take care of their kids and also doesn’t meet them for many months. Moreover, she also demands US $44k per month as spousal support from Gary Owen.
Kenya and Gary got involved in many online controversies due to their divorce. Kenya uploaded an Instagram post, on which she called him Deadbeat. Gary responded to it through his interview with Wendy Williams. On this, Kenya said that she has not made anything public about their relationship and it will be better if he also doesn’t do this.
Career
Kenya Duke Wikipedia – Duke has worked as an accountant before her marriage. She left her job to support Gary Owen in his business. According to the sources, she is the owner and founder of ‘Premier Sports and Corporate Travel’. She provides sports tools and accessories of the best quality.
As an Actress & Producer
In 2016, she appeared in a TV series named Steve Harvey. In the same year, she also featured in the show of her husband named ‘The Gary Owen Show’ with her children. It is an interactive session in which the whole family has to answer some personal and tricky questions.
Moreover, she has also worked in a TV special documentary named ‘DeRay Davis: Power Play’ in 2010. The following year, she did ‘Aries Spears: Hollywood, Look I’m Smiling’. Besides this, she has produced the ‘Gary Owen: Breakin’ Out the Park’ series, which was directed and cast by Gary Owen.
Kenya Duke Net Worth
Kenya Duke has also appeared in many commercials and live events. She would be earning a good amount from her career. She is earning around USD 20-25k (approx.) from TV shows. She always wears branded clothes and footwear. A rough estimate of Kenya’s net worth is at USD 3-4 million approximately.
12 Facts You Didn’t Know About Kenya Duke
- Kenya loves to go to different countries for a visit.
- She has a keen interest in cooking and has also shared her favorite recipe book with her fans.
- At the end of 2016, she came live on Facebook to interact with BET.
- Duke likes to go to the beachsides with her husband.
- She supported the Black Lives Matter movement and said that every race should be respected.
- Gary Owen’s wife went to the stadium many years back along with her children.
- She supports women and also posts about some inspirational ladies on her social media handles.
- She mostly enjoys her vacation with her children.
- Kenya often plays with her pet dog Daisy.
- Her husband, Gary Owen, is known as the Funniest Serviceman in America.
- She loves to post positive and motivational quotes on her Instagram account.
- Kenya Duke has attended many stand-up comedy shows of her better half Gary Owen.
Images Sources: Instagram.com/trulykenya and IMDB
