Wesley Snipes, 59, has been a cinematic legend for over 30 years. Since his 1986 debut in the Goldie Hawn sports comedy Wildcats, he’s starred in a slew of critically acclaimed films, including the crime drama New York City and the sci-fi thriller Blade. Wesley has had two marriages in his life.
He has four children with his current wife, Nakyung “Nikki” Park, and his first wife, April Dubois, with whom he had his oldest son from 1985 to 1990. Wesley discussed how parenting influenced his portrayal of General Izzi in the sitcom Coming to 2 America in a March 2021 interview with Fatherly.
“General Izzi reflects my children’s influence and inspiration on me. The nuances, the pacing, the humor, and the way they handled things. “What you see in my happiness is a reflection of them and their influence on me,” he said.
Who are Wesley Snipes’ children?
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The famous actor’s children were born to two different mothers. While his first child, Jelani, is from his first marriage to April Dubois, his last four children are from his relationship with and successful marriage to Nakyung “Nikki” Park.
Jelani Asar Snipes
In 1988, Wesley and his first wife had their first child. Jelani Asar, Wesley’s only child from his marriage to April, is 34 years old. While he has mostly avoided the spotlight, he did play a baby in one of his father’s films. He played Miles, a one-year-old, in a scene for Spike Lee’s 1990 film Mo’ Better Blues.
Wesley and April divorced in 1990, and his child has been mostly kept private since then. His performance in Mo’ Better Blues appears to be his sole film appearance. Jelani is now the Chief Marketing Officer for a meta-marketing firm, according to LinkedIn.
Akehnaten Kihwa-T Snipes
Wesley and Nikki had their first child 22 years ago in Akehnaten, via Buzz South Africa, a few years before they married. While the information on April is limited, Wesley’s wife is now a painter and visual artist who frequently shares images of her work on Instagram.
All four of Wesley and Nikki’s children have the same naming structure, with a “T” following their given names. The couple appears to have kept their children out of the spotlight, with only their names known. The name of their son appears to have been inspired by an Egyptian King who reigned from 1372 to 1335 BCE.
Iset Jua-T Snipes
Wesley had his only child soon after meeting his future wife. In 2001, Nikki gave birth to Iset Jua-T, who is now 20 years old. Wesley and Nikki clearly regard their daughter and eldest child as nobility, as her first name is an Ancient Egyptian term that means “(She) of the kingdom,” according to Definitions.Net.
While the couple keeps their relationship and children private, Wesley is clearly a loving father. In January 2018, he shared a video of various fathers assisting their children and protecting them from harm, along with the words “Every day is Father’s Day,” as well as praying hands emoticons.
Alaafia Jehu-T Snipes
Wesley and Nikki married in 2003, and Alaafia, their first child, was born the following year. Like his elder sibling, his parents appear to keep their son out of the spotlight. Despite his anonymity, his name has a special meaning. His name appears to be influenced by the Arabic name “Alafia,” which means “Peace,” according to NamesFolder.
Wesley did state in a March 2021 conversation with Fatherly that his wife and children appeared in one scene of his film Heading 2 America, but he didn’t reveal many specifics. “Here’s a little secret: my family is involved. They appeared unexpectedly. “We’ll see if we can find them,” he said. “They’re all involved in the same situation.”
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