Although the world has now become more positive about various sexualities, It is hard to come out to one’s loved ones as their reaction cannot be predicted. Nowadays, there are many movies and TV shows that help to come to terms with one’s sexuality.
Jonica T. Gibbs is an American actress and comedian who got the inspiration to come out after watching a documentary series. She has played a queer character in the hit BET series Twenties. Her notable works include Fresh and Good Trouble.
Where Was Gibbs Raised?
Jonica T. Gibbs was born in Jackson, Aiken County, South Carolina, and raised in Hampstead, North Carolina by her great-grandparents according to the wiki. Her birthday is on April 15. Her birth year is suspected to be 1983. Her age is 40 years. Her parents are Will Geer and Herta Ware.
Her great-grandparents are Jim Gianopulos and Ann Gianopulos. Gibbs supposedly has two siblings in her family. She is American. Her nickname is Jojo. Her ethnicity is Black. Her zodiac sign is Aries. She went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her bachelor’s degree in journalism.
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She was discouraged to pursue journalism by the negative experiences she faced with faculty members in the department. After graduating, she worked different jobs such as a substitute teacher and acted in student films at Savannah College of Art and Design.
What Has Gibbs Worked On?
Around 2014, she began doing stand-up comedy. After a year, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting professionally. Together with her close friend Rashonda Joplin, she established a production company and developed the web series named No More Comics in L.A.
They could only finance two episodes. For the remaining eight episodes, they started crowdfunding and reached out to Black television creatives including Lena Waithe. Waithe approached her to audition for the Twenties. She got the lead role as Hattie in the BET series Twenties.
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She had a recurring role in the television series Good Trouble. She also voiced for the podcast series The Left Right Game and Electric Easy. She starred in the film Fresh in 2022. She will be starring in the upcoming thriller movie, Dirty Angels.
Is Gibbs Gay?
Gibbs is one of the openly gay actresses. Gibbs tried to come out to her mother for the first time when she was 19 years old. She got the courage to come out after watching True Life: I’m Coming Out which was released in 2002. But when she reached to her mother, she blacked out. After seven years, she called her mom and told her about her sexuality during her trip to McDonald's. Her mother was really supportive of her.
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She is now dating a comedian, actress, model, and podcaster Sydnee Washington. The couple freely express their love and wishes to each other on birthdays on their social media. Scrolling through their socials, they can be seen hanging out together and spending time together whenever possible. Gibbs and her partner are not married. Washington is yet to be her wife.
What Is Gibbs's Net Worth?
Gibbs has an estimated net worth of approximately $3 million. Her primary income comes from her acting job. In addition to acting, her income sources include stand-up comedies, modelling, and brand endorsements.
How Tall Is Gibbs?
Gibbs has a height of 5 feet and 6.5 inches (1.69m). She weighs around 60 kg. She has black hair. She has dark brown eyes. She has a slim body. She has pierced ears and deep-set eyes.
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