Khadeen Ellis is Devale Ellis’ wife who is also his co-host on the “Dead Ass” podcast. Khadeen is an American actress, podcast anchor, TV host, and YouTube star.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, United States the actress is of Jamaican descent and runs the YouTube channel “Oh Kay, Kay”. While Khadeen is famous in her own right, she is better known for being Devale’s wife. The two have been together since their college days in 2002 until they tied the knot under the fireworks of Independence Day 4th July in 2010. They also own and manage a successful comedy-filled collaboration on YouTube known as “The Ellises”.
- Full Name: Khadeen Ellis
- Nickname: Khadee, Kay, Kay-kay, King Maker
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: 5th December 1983
- Khadeen Ellis’ Age: 40 Years Old
- Khadeen Ellis’ Ethnicity: American Caribbean
- Nationality: American Jamaican
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Religion: Christian
- Khadeen Ellis Net Worth: $1.5 Million
- Marital Status: Married
- Khadeen Ellis’ Husband: Devale Ellis
- Khadeen Ellis’ Children: Jackson, Kairo, Kaz, Dakota
- Khadeen Ellis’ Height in Inches: 5 ft 6 inches
- Khadeen Ellis’ Height in Centimetres: 167.64
- Famous for: Being Devale Ellis’s Wife
- Khadeen’s Instagram: @Khadeeniam
- Twitter: @Khadeeniam
- Facebook: Khadeen Ellis
- Snapchat: @Khadeeniam
Who Is Khadeen Ellis?
Khadeen was born on the 5th of December 1983 in Brooklyn where she was also raised. This is also where she schooled until much later when she moved on due to the demands of her job and family. She is of Jamaican descent and is very proud of her heritage often celebrating their holidays and vacationing there when she can.
Details about Khadeen’s early life are scanty but we do know her parents are still very much in love and married. Her birth family consists of her parents, herself, and her two younger siblings who are every bit as successful as she is.
Her father’s name is not known because even though he is very much present and often features in their home videos, they often just call him Pops. Her mother Mimi, on the other hand, has been a very visible figure in Khadeen’s family life with Devale and their sons. You would often see her babysitting the kids or taking them out for a treat.
Kay Is The Oldest Of Her Parents’ Three Children
Her brother Tristan Joseph owns a personal blog and is on Instagram @Maddman_tris. He documents his luxury lifestyle here and while there are no specifics about what he does for a living, it is apparent to see that he is very close to his older sister. He once commented that he has always been besties with Kay from their younger years.
Khadeen’s younger sister whose name is Sakari describes herself as a nurse, a fitness enthusiast and a carnival junkie. She is active on instagram @callhernursesakari where she documents her personal life and luxurious hobbies. The resemblance between the siblings is very striking but beyond the physical attributes, they are a very close-knit bunch. You will often see each one share photos from their fun family time with either just three of them or with their parents and significant others.
She often plays down questions concerning her background and birth family. However, she is quick to share throwback details about her early life and family on her social media handles, especially while celebrating specific milestones. On occasions such as mothers day, birthdays, and such, she holds nothing back, so her followers often see her family members on her timeline.
The TV Host Has a Degree In Journalism
Khadeen’s time as a student has received a whole lot of attention but certainly not for the courses she studied. A lot has been said about that time of her life because this was the same period when she met and started dating her now-husband Devale.
Although she has not revealed the schools she attended for her basic education, it is common knowledge that she has a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and a master’s degree in Rhetorical Studies and Performance, both from Hofstra University. From the different endeavors she is engaged in, it is apparent to see that she has put these degrees to good use.
Khadeen Ellis Has a Broad Career Portfolio
 She Is a TV Host
While her husband seems to be the more famous of the two, Khadeen Ellis is also a seasoned TV host, having worked with some well-known channels like FOX, BET, CBS, and MTV U. She has also had the pleasure of hosting the red carpet for The Hot Zone USA.
More prominently, she hosted three seasons of the Oprah Winfrey Network docu-series Black Love. Khadeen has also spoken at events like The Black Love Summit, Essence Magazine Black Love Gala, The Momference, Seagram’s Escapes Cocktails & Conversations, and most recently the Black Maternal Health Week 2022.
Kay Also Has Acting Credits To Her Name
Aside from being a host, Khadeen also has good acting skills and has had some opportunities to show them off. She has featured in productions like A Piece of Me: An Everyday Story (2016), Makeup X Breakup (2016), and The Business of Christmas (2020).
Although her filmography is still very limited, Kay has expressed her interest in taking up more roles in the future. Speculations are that she is still focusing all of her attention on raising her kids and does not want to take roles that will take her away from home. Moreso, her husband is very active in acting which often takes him away from home.
YouTube Is One Of Her Major Income Sources
Khadeen Ellis’ solo YouTube channel Oh Kay, Kay is one of her top sources of income. The channel which has been active since April 2020 has garnered over 75k subscribers that fetches her close to 2 million views. On the channel, she creates videos on cooking, fashion, family, personal life, makeup, and just about anything that helps her connect to her teeming subscribers.
Besides the videos she creates on YouTube, Khadeen is also an Instagram celebrity. You will often see her sharing hot pictures, family downtime videos of her family, ads, and endorsement videos.
Khadeen Ellis Has Been Devale Ellis’ Wife For Over Two Decades
After about 8 years of dating, being inseparable, and working towards the kind of future they want together, Khadeen and Devale got married on the 4th of July 2010. The event which was well attended by both of their families had Khadeen looking chic in a single strap white dress. Her groom Devale on the other hand wore his regular tux but chose to pay tribute to Micheal Jackson by wearing loafers and white socks.
In 2020, the couple celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary during which Devale took to Instagram to share his joy with his followers. Just as his wife often does in her posts, he thanked their parents for modeling lasting love and marriage to them. Between the 12 years that they have spent together as a married couple, the influencer duo has been together for two decades and counting.
In a recent post on Instagram about how she copes with her husband’s busy schedule as an actor, Khadeen admitted that Devale was still an aspiring actor at the time they got married. This would imply that he was just starting out at the time and as such, he was not famous or well known as he currently is in the industry.
Khadeen And Devale Ellis Met In College
Khadeen has a very unique love story with her husband Devale Ellis. They met for the very first time at a matriculation banquet when Khadeen was a freshman at Hofstra University and the host of the occasion. Their paths would cross more often when they started talking and realized they had actually attended the same elementary schools, rival high schools, and now the same college.
At the time they started dating, Khadeen was 20 years old, and considering the fact that she is a year older than her husband, it would mean that Devale was 19 at the time. The age notwithstanding, theirs has been an interesting love story, considering the fact that it is not riddled with stories of breakups, separations, or any cheating scandals.
Who Is Khadeen Ellis’ Husband Devale Ellis?
Born April 2, 1984, in Brooklyn, New York, to Karen Ellis and Troy Ellis, Devale is an American actor, anchor, host, and former professional American football wide receiver. He attended James Madison High School, Brooklyn, New York. Where he started playing football and basketball.
He was a player for the Hofstra College football team but was plagued by injuries that saw him miss a good deal of playtime. Devale also underwent four different surgeries before he graduated from college. He got signed to the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2006 and was waived in 2008. His football career would eventually come to an end after he was signed by the Cleveland Browns and waived the next year.
He then ventured into Hollywood, starring as Zac on Tyler Perry’s Sistas, and in Blacklist amongst others. He has successfully accumulated lots of fans from his multiple jobs.
Khadeen Ellis Has Four Sons
From their marriage of over a decade, Khadeen and Devale have birthed four sons. Their first child who they named Jackson was born in 2011 just a year after their wedding and he is currently 13 years old. Five years later in 2016, the couple welcomed their second son Kairo who is currently 8 years old. Their third son Kaz followed quickly in 2017 and is 7 years old. Finally, in 2021, they had their last son Dakota.
It is remarkable that from the first to the last, Kay has always gone for home water births that had always gone very well. As the matriarch of the big happy family of 6, Kay’s sons have already been introduced to stardom. You will often see them appearing in their family’s YouTube sitcom “The Ellises”, as well as in some of the ads and endorsement campaigns their parents have scored for the family.
Does Khadeen Ellis Have a Daughter?
Khadeen Ellis does not have a daughter. A lot of her fans have expressed curiosity and wondered whether Kay has a female child. Many speculated that she was trying for a daughter when she had her last son Dakota, but she has not responded to these speculations in any way.
The birth of her fourth son earned her the nickname of King Maker amongst their friends and family.
Khadeen Ellis Is a Magnet For Endorsement Deals
Because of her exquisite style and beauty, coupled with the fact that she has proven to be very good with the camera, Khadeen Ellis has attracted some very lucrative and interesting endorsement deals and ads. She featured in national commercials for JCPenny and American Express as a content creator and media personality.
She worked on an all-inclusive endorsement deal with Toyota Sienna alongside her kids. The star has also worked with brands like Savage x Fenty, Hello Fresh, and Honest Co. Other brands she posts on her timeline include the likes of First Response Pregnancy, Jablum Coffee, The Nice Plant, Microban 24, and so many others. From all of the above, Kay Kay has made herself a model for the young black female community. She repeatedly emphasizes her anti-marginal, antifascist, and anti-racial ideologies.
The Influencer Couple Own A Viral Sitcom And Podcast
There is no doubting the fact that Khadeen is just as successful as her husband Devale. And while working together has broken up some marriages it seems to have strengthened their bond over the years.
Khadeen, alongside her husband Devale, host and produce “The Ellises“, their family’s viral social sitcom, which has amassed popularity with over 400 million views across YouTube and Facebook. They have accumulated more than 430k subscribers on YouTube and the comment section below their videos is usually full of kind and loving comments.
Khadeen Ellis is also the Webby award-winning co-host of ‘Dead Ass’ with Khadeen & Devale podcast. On their podcast, they discuss issues surrounding love, marriage, parenting, and other trending and relevant topics. The podcast was launched in 2019, and on the first day, it hit number 5 on the Apple chart. Its numbers have only been on the rise since then.
Frequently Asked Questions About Khadeen Ellis
What Does Khadeen Ellis Do For A Living?
Khadeen Ellis is a YouTuber, actress, podcaster, and brand influencer. She has collaborated with her husband on many occasions.
Does Khadeen Ellis have a daughter?
No, she doesn’t, she has four sons with Devale. The birth of her fourth son earned her the nickname King Maker
Key Facts
- Khadeen Ellis was born on December 5, 1983.
- She is a co-host of the podcast “Dead Ass with Khadeen & Devale” and co-creator of the YouTube sitcom “The Ellises.”
- Khadeen has four children and often speaks about pregnancy and motherhood.
- She is a talented actress and has performed in several movies and hosted TV shows and red carpets.
- Ellis graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and holds a master’s in communication, rhetorical studies, and performance.
- Her acting debut was in 2016 in the movie “A Piece of Me: An Everyday Story.”
- Khadeen and her husband, Devale Ellis, started dating in high school and got married on July 4, 2010.
- The couple has four children: Jackson, Kairo, Kaz, and Dakota.
- Ellis encourages women to work hard, dream big, and know their value.
- She delivered two of her children at home.
- Khadeen has a strong social media presence, with one million Instagram followers.
- There is speculation that she may have a twin sister.
