I keep hearing about the Wayans family and how they’ve made a big impact in comedy and Hollywood. There are so many siblings – can anyone break down who’s who and what they’re best known for? Any fun facts about them?
Sure. The oldest sibling is Dwayne Wayans. He mostly worked behind the scenes as a composer and was involved in movies like Little Man and Dance Flick.
Oli said:
Sure. The oldest sibling is Dwayne Wayans. He mostly worked behind the scenes as a composer and was involved in movies like Little Man and Dance Flick.
Dwayne’s son also got into composing. Apparently, he worked on the soundtrack for My Wife and Kids.
Then there’s Keenen Ivory Wayans, who created the iconic sketch comedy show In Living Color. He really put the family on the map.
Zhen said:
Then there’s Keenen Ivory Wayans, who created the iconic sketch comedy show In Living Color. He really put the family on the map.
Exactly. He’s also the one behind the Scary Movie series and White Chicks. So many of their projects were huge hits.
Diedre Wayans doesn’t appear on screen much but is a well-known screenwriter. She wrote for My Wife and Kids and even worked on Scary Movie 2. Wayansgirl on Instagram: "Hubby striking his pose. Love me some him 😂😂😂😂❤️"
Kei said:
Diedre Wayans doesn’t appear on screen much but is a well-known screenwriter. She wrote for My Wife and Kids and even worked on Scary Movie 2.
I heard her son, Craig Wayans, followed in her footsteps too. He was a production assistant on Major Payne.
Damon Wayans is also really famous – he starred in In Living Color and My Wife and Kids. His son, Damon Jr., was in New Girl, so the talent definitely runs in the family.
Jay said:
Damon Wayans is also really famous – he starred in In Living Color and My Wife and Kids. His son, Damon Jr., was in New Girl, so the talent definitely runs in the family.
Damon was married to Lisa Thorner, who was an actress and model. And yeah, their son Damon Jr. is really successful too.
Kim Wayans is another popular sibling. She was great in In Living Color and has been in movies like I’m Gonna Git You Sucka.
Nico said:
Kim Wayans is another popular sibling. She was great in In Living Color and has been in movies like I’m Gonna Git You Sucka.
She’s known as the ‘matriarch’ of the Wayans family. A lot of her movie roles were directed by her brother, Keenen.
Elvira Wayans is also a writer and worked on My Wife and Kids, but she’s kept a low profile compared to her siblings.
Westley said:
Elvira Wayans is also a writer and worked on My Wife and Kids, but she’s kept a low profile compared to her siblings.
She even has a YouTube cooking channel called Elvers Kitchen where she shares family recipes.
Nadia and Vonnie Wayans are less in the spotlight. Nadia had a role in I’m Gonna Git You Sucka, but Vonnie mostly worked behind the scenes.
Hadi said:
Nadia and Vonnie Wayans are less in the spotlight. Nadia had a role in I’m Gonna Git You Sucka, but Vonnie mostly worked behind the scenes.
Yeah, Vonnie works for Continental Airlines now. She also has a daughter named Lauren.
Shawn Wayans is the second youngest and has starred in Scary Movie, White Chicks, and The Wayans Bros. with Marlon. They’re such a funny duo.
Hadi said:
Shawn Wayans is the second youngest and has starred in Scary Movie, White Chicks, and The Wayans Bros. with Marlon. They’re such a funny duo.
Shawn and Marlon together are comedy gold. They’re also two of the wealthiest Wayans siblings.
And the youngest is Marlon Wayans. He’s been in so many movies like Scary Movie, White Chicks, and Fifty Shades of Black. Super talented.
Nicol said:
And the youngest is Marlon Wayans. He’s been in so many movies like Scary Movie, White Chicks, and Fifty Shades of Black. Super talented.
He was also really close to Tupac Shakur. He’s mentioned how much Tupac’s passing affected him.