Who is Danai Gurira's husband? The actress' age, net worth and children

Who is Danai Gurira's husband? The actress' age, net worth and children

Danai Gurira is a Zimbabwean-American actress and playwright. She is famous for her starring role as Michonne on the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead. She has also starred in Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Is the actress married or not? If yes, who is Danai Gurira's husband?

Danai Gurira attending an event in Los Angeles, California and another one in New York
Danai Gurira at the Premiere of AMC+ "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live" (L) and her at the Thom Browne RTW Fall 2024 Wear Fashion Week (R). Photo: Jamie McCarthy, Steve Granitz (modified by author)
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Danai Gurira is a successful actress who has showcased her talent in various films and TV shows. She boasts numerous awards, including the Obie Award, Helen Hayes Award, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Saturn Awards. Her love life has also piqued the interest of many recently. As a result, "Who is Danai Gurira's husband?" is a common search on the internet, igniting endless debates and speculation.

Profile summary

Full nameDanai Jekesai Gurira
GenderFemale
Date of birth14 February 1978
Age46 years (as of 2024)
Zodiac signAquarius
Place of birthGrinnell, Iowa, United States
Current residenceLos Angeles, California, United States
NationalityZimbabwean-American
EthnicityAfrican
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height in feet5'7"
Height in centimetres170
Weight in pounds116
Weight in kilograms53
Body measurements in inches32-24-34
Body measurements in centimetres86-60-86
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourBlack
FatherRoger Gurira
MotherJosephine Gurira
Siblings3
Relationship statusSingle
PartnerN/A
SchoolDominican Convent High School
UniversityMacalester College, New York University
ProfessionActress, playwright
Net worth$5 million
FacebookDanai Gurira
Instagram@danaigurira

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Who is Danai Gurira's husband?

The American actress does not have a husband and has never been married. Moreover, she keeps her dating life private and has never revealed if she is in a relationship. Danai is seemingly single.

Are Norman Reedus and Danai Gurira dating?

Norman Reedus and Danai Gurira's relationship is nothing more than friendship. The two co-starred in the TV series The Walking Dead. Norman is an American actor and former fashion model. He plays the role of Daryl Dixon, while Danai plays the role of Michonne.

They have a great bond on and off the screens, which has made their friendship grow over the years. Besides, Reedus is dating Diane Kruger, with whom they have a child.

Is Haaz Sleiman Danai Gurira's husband?

Haaz Sleiman and Danai Gurira are not married. They co-starred in the 2007 film The Visitor, where Haaz plays Tarek while Danai plays Zainab. Tarek is an immigrant from Syria, a Palestinian-Syrian djembe player, and Zainab is a Senegalese designer of ethnic jewellery. The two live together as husband and wife.

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Where was Danai Gurira born?

Danai was born in Grinnell, Iowa, on 14 February 1978 to Roger Gurira (father) and Josephine Gurira (mother). Gurira’s father was a lecturer in the Chemistry Department at Grinnell College, and her mother was a college librarian.

She is the last born in a family of four children. She lived in Zimbabwe from age five to eighteen and later returned to the United States to attend college.

Danai Gurira speaks four languages fluently: English, French, Shona, and basic Xhosa. Her name, Danai, is translated to "loving each other" in Shona.

What is Danai Gurira's age?

As of 2024, the actress is 46 years old. She was born on 14 February 1978. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Facts about Danai Gurira
Top-5 facts about Danai Gurira. Photo: Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin on Getty Images (modified by author)
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Education

Danai attended Dominican Convent High School in Harare, Zimbabwe. After completing high school, she went back to the USA to further her education, where she enrolled for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology at Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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She later received a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Tisch School of the Arts, New York University.

Career

Danai Gurira's career began in Liberia, where she taught acting and playwriting in the African nations of Liberia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

Later, she started playwriting so that she could tell stories that conveyed ideas about strong women and their vulnerability. As a playwright, she co-wrote and co-starred in The Continuum, which won critical acclaim.

She started appearing in television shows in 2004. She began by taking minor or guest roles on the TV series Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Since then, the actress has appeared in numerous films and TV shows. The table below shows all her acting credits according to her IMDb profile:

YearFilms/TV showsRoles
2024Eyes of Wakanda (In production)Okoye
2024The Walking Dead: The Ones Who LiveMichonne Hawthorne
2023Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIMichonne
2023Great PerformancesRichard III
20212022The Walking DeadMichonne Hawthorne
2022Black Panther: Wakanda ForeveroKOYE
2022Nissan Presents: Thrill DriverHerself
2021PandemicaVoice
2021What If...?Okoye (Voice)
2019Avengers: EndgameOkoye
2018Avengers: Infinity WarOkoye
2018Black PantherOkoye
2017Robot ChickenMichonne Hawthorne (Voice)
2017All Eyez on MeAfeni Shakur
2014Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeastFury (Voice)
2013Mother of GeorgeAdenike Balogun
20102011TremeJill
2011Restless CitySisi
2010My Soul to TakeJeanne Baptiste
2010Lie to MeMichelle Russo
2010American ExperienceSarah Steward
20103 BackyardsWoman in Blue Dress
2009Law & OrderCourtney Owens
2009Life on MarsAngela
2008Ghost TownAssorted Ghost
2007The VisitorZainab
2004Law & Order: Criminal IntentMarei Rosa Rumbidzai

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What is Danai Gurira's net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Big Name Bio and Market Realist, the actress allegedly has a net worth of $5 million. She has earned her money through the salaries she received as a film and TV actress.

How tall is Danai Gurira?

Danai Gurira at 92NY in New York City
Danai Gurira attends MC Networks' "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live" advance screening and conversation at 92NY in New York City. Photo: Arturo Holmes
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Danai Gurira's height is 5 feet 7 inches (170 centimetres), and she weighs 116 pounds (53 kilograms). Her body measurements are 32-24-34 inches (86-60-86 centimetres).

FAQs

  1. Who is Danai Gurira's husband? The actress does not have a husband and has never been married. She is seemingly single.
  2. Who is Danai Gurira? She is a Zimbabwean-American actress and playwright who has appeared in various films and TV shows.
  3. How old is Danai Gurira? The American actress is 46 years old as of 2024.
  4. Where was Danai Gurira raised? She was born and raised in Grinnell, Iowa.
  5. Who are Danai Gurira's children? Danai Gurira does not have kids of her own yet.
  6. Who is Danai Gurira's daughter? The actress does not have any child of her own.
  7. How rich is Danai Gurira? Danai Gurira's net worth is alleged to be $5 million.

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