Porschla Coleman, who was born on July 12 in Van Nuys, CA, is an African- American actress, singer, TV host and dancer best known for co-hosting the FOX TV series, “Hollywood Today Live”, but more for being the wife of the former player and current coach at NBA, Jason Kidd.
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Career
Her acting career started when she became the finalist of the popular reality game show ‘Star Search’. However, it was her relationship with Jason Kidd that made her countrywide popular. Thanks to her relationship with Jason, she was invited to make a guest appearance on the famous drama and romance based reality show, “Khloe & Lamar” in 2012. She did one episode for this basketball centered show entitled “Compulsive Behavior”.
Porschla is also actively involved in community service and charity. Presently, Porschla works as the Executive Director for the Jason Kidd Foundation. This non-profit organization aims at providing educational opportunities to those who can’t afford it. She got so inspired by her kids that she started a children’s clothing company. Porschla is away from the modelling industry but she hasn’t forgotten her roots and frequently post blogs on various fashion websites.
Personal Life
Born with an African-American ethnicity, Porschla Coleman first opened her eyes on July 12, in Van Nuys, CA. She attended the Millikan Middle School and Hollywood High School and later moved to New York to pursue her career in modelling.
Before dating Jason Kidd, Porschla was in a casual relationship with the famous hip-hop artist, Russell Simmons. However, their relationship could not last long as she was not comfortable with Simmons’ children. It was January 2010 when Porschla and Jason became parents to their first son, named Chance Kidd. The couple got married on September 10, 2011. Shortly after their marriage, the couple welcomed a baby girl, named Noah Grace Kidd in June 2012 and the couple is recently blessed with their third child, Cooper Anne Kidd. The happy family lives in Hamptons, outside of New York City.
Net Worth
Porschla Coleman earns a decent income and has an estimated net worth of $1.7 million. Her husband, Jason Kidd, has a net worth of more than $73 million.
Controversies
Jason Kidd is known for his impulsive and aggressive behavior. It was 2012 when the couple was partying in a nightclub “SL East” and were high on alcohol. Apparently, their car met with an accident crashing the nearby woods and hitting a telephone pole as the couple was involved in a heated argument and Jason lost control. This was not the first time when Jason showed his violent behavior. Jason’s ex-wife, Joumana Kidd, accused him of domestic violence and got him arrested back in 2001.
He even took anger management classes to remain calm.J ason and Joumana have three children together. The divorce was filed in 2007 when Jason accused Joumana of being emotionally unstable. However, there is always another side to the story. According to Joumana, it was his multiple extra-marital affairs, violent and abusive behavior that broke their marriage.
Last Modified: Mar 6, 2020
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