Karyn Parsons is an American actress and comedian best known for her role as Hilary Banks on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which aired from 1990 to 1996.
Karyn Parsons was born on October 8, 1966, in Los Angeles, California. Raised as an only child in a middle-class family, she initially aspired to become a dancer. However, a knee ligament injury ended her plans in that field. At the age of 13, she shifted her focus to acting after being inspired by a school production of George Bernard Shaw’s play Mrs. Warren’s Profession.
Parsons began her television career with a role in the 1987 NBC drama The Bronx Zoo. Her career-defining moment came in 1990 when she was cast as Hilary Banks, Will Smith’s fashion-forward and often self-absorbed cousin, on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The show became a cultural phenomenon and remains one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 1990s.
In addition to her success on television, Parsons co-starred in the 1995 comedy film Major Payne, where she appeared alongside Damon Wayans. She has also made guest appearances in various TV shows and has worked as a producer and writer in later years. Her performances often displayed her versatility as a comedic and dramatic actress.
Parsons currently resides in New York City with her husband, director Alexandre Rockwell. The couple has two children, Nico and Lana. Outside of acting, she is dedicated to educational and cultural initiatives, including founding the Sweet Blackberry Foundation, a nonprofit organization that shares little-known stories of African-American achievement with children.
| Birth Date: | 8 Oct, 1966 |
| Age: | 53 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Hollywood |
| Education: | Santa Monica High School |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
| Spouse: | Randy Brooks Alexandre Rockwell [M. 2003] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1.5 million |
