Kenya Moore facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kenya Moore
Moore in 2019
Born	Kenya Summer Moore (1971-01-24) January 24, 1971 (age 54) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Other names	Kenya Moore Daly
Education	Wayne State University (BS)
Occupation	Actress author entrepreneur television personality
Years active	1992–present
Title	Miss Michigan USA 1993 Miss USA 1993
Spouse(s)	Marc Daly ​ ​ (m. 2017; div. 2024)​
Children	1
Beauty pageant titleholder
Major competition(s)	Miss Michigan USA 1993 (Winner) Miss USA 1993 (Winner) Miss Universe 1993 (Top 6)
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Kenya Summer Moore (born January 24, 1971) is an American actress, writer, and businesswoman. She is also a well-known television personality. Kenya won the title of Miss USA 1993.

From 2012 to 2025, she was a main cast member on the TV show The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She has also appeared in many other films and TV series. Some of these include Deliver Us from Eva (2003) and The Steve Harvey Show (1998). She also competed on The Celebrity Apprentice (2015) and Dancing with the Stars (2021).

Early Life and School

Kenya Moore was born on January 24, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan. She was raised by her grandmother, Doris Grant, and her aunt. Kenya went to Cass Technical High School and graduated in 1989.

After high school, Kenya attended Wayne State University. There, she studied psychology and also took classes in communication.

Career Highlights

Modeling and Pageants

Kenya Moore started modeling when she was 14 years old. In January 1992, she was featured on the cover of Ebony Man magazine. She also modeled for the Ebony Fashion Fair cosmetic line.

Kenya has appeared on the covers of other popular magazines. These include Glamour, Seventeen, and Essence. At 22, Kenya won Miss Michigan USA in 1993. Soon after, she became the second African American woman to win Miss USA. She then represented the United States in the Miss Universe 1993 pageant. She made it to the top six contestants in that competition.

Acting Roles

Kenya Moore has acted in many TV shows. Some of her roles were in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and The Steve Harvey Show. She also appeared in Girlfriends and Meet the Browns.

She has also been in several movies. These include Waiting to Exhale (1995) and Deliver Us from Eva (2003). Other films she appeared in are Cloud 9 (2006) and I Know Who Killed Me (2007).

Reality Television Appearances

In May 2012, Kenya Moore joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta on Bravo. She was a main cast member for many seasons. In 2015, she competed on The Celebrity Apprentice.

Kenya also starred in The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. This show features women from different Real Housewives series. It premiered in November 2021. In September 2021, Kenya competed on Dancing with the Stars. She finished in 10th place with her dance partner, Brandon Armstrong. In 2023, she was a contestant on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.

In June 2024, it was reported that Kenya would be leaving The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Behind the Scenes: Production

Kenya Moore has also worked as a producer and director. In 2008, she started her own company called Moore Vision Media. This company produced a film called "The Confidant."

Kenya is also credited as a producer and director for the film Trapped: Haitian Nights. She took over the project when it lost its director. Moore Vision Media's first movie, The Confidant, was released in 2010.

Writing a Book

On November 28, 2007, Kenya Moore published a book. It is titled Game, Get Some!: What Women Really Want. The book is a self-help guide that offers advice on relationships. It also shares some of Kenya's own experiences.

Kenya said she wanted to help people understand relationships better. She wrote about topics like self-esteem and how to handle breakups. She believes in treating others with respect in relationships.

Other Ventures

In 2012, Kenya Moore released her first song, "Gone With the Wind Fabulous." In 2013, she launched her own exercise video. It was called "Kenya Moore: Booty Boot Camp." In 2014, Kenya started her own hair care brand, Kenya Moore Haircare.

Personal Life

In June 2017, Kenya Moore married businessman Marc Daly. In April 2018, they announced they were expecting a child. Their daughter was born on November 4, 2018. Kenya filed for divorce from Marc in August 2021. Their divorce was finalized in June 2024.

Awards and Recognition

Kenya Moore has received awards for her work.

See also

In Spanish: Kenya Moore para niños