Gloria Govan is an American television reality star, entrepreneur, author best known as the former wife of the former NBA star Matt Barnes.
Matt Barnes is an American former professional basketball player who played for 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Gloria Govan was born on 22 February 1986, in Oakland, California, the USA. She was born to an African-American father and a Hispanic (Mexican) mother. Regarding her siblings, she has a sister, Laura, and a brother, Lonnie. Her sister Laura is best known as a reality TV star and former fiancée of NBA player Gilbert Arenas.
Laura and Gilbert gave birth to Gloria’s nephews Aloni, Izela, Alijah, and Hamley. Regarding her education, Gloria Govan attended Del Campo High School in Fair Oaks, California
Gloria Govan rose to fame after she participated in the VH1 reality show Basketball Wives in 2010. She starred in the show alongside her sister, Laura and the two later moved to Basketball Wives: LA in 2011. Gloria had starred in the hit series Basketball Wives franchise from 2010 to 2016.
While living in Los Angeles, Gloria Govan pursued her acting and modelling career. After leaving the show, she became the host for the Trump Awards red carpet and had also made her appearance in an ad with UFC champion Anderson Silva.
Gloria Govan has also ventured into writing books. Her first book, a cookbook titled A Mixed Girl’s Favorite Recipes was published on 27 May 2014. She also had a short-lived career in the movies and has appeared in several movies and shows, including the 2015 movie Chocolate City alongside Carmen Electra and DeRay Davis as well as Family Time with Omar Gooding.
Gloria Govan also produced films. Her first movie, a comedy horror film was called Meet the Blacks (2016). She is currently into content development for her production company Tabula Rasa.
Gloria Govan Age
Gloria Govan is 35 years old as of 2021.
Gloria Govan Sister
Gloria Govan has a sister named Laura who is best known as a reality TV star and former fiancée of NBA player Gilbert Arenas. Laura and Gilbert gave birth to Gloria’s nephews Aloni, Izela, Alijah, and Hamley.
Gloria Govan Net Worth
Gloria Govan has a net worth estimated to be $5 million.
Gloria Govan Birthday
Gloria Govan was born on 22 February 1986.
Gloria Govan Husband
Gloria Govan’s husband is Derek Fisher. Derek Fisher, a renowned American basketball coach and former player. He is the head coach and the general manager for the Los Angeles Sparks.
Gloria Govan Kids
Gloria Govan welcomed her twins Isaiah Michael and Carter Kelly with her ex-lover, Matt Barnes. The boys were born on 6 November 2008.
Gloria Govan Parents
Gloria Govan did not disclose much information about her parents, however, she was born to an African-American father and a Hispanic (Mexican) mother.
Gloria Govan Wedding
Gloria Govan and Derek Fisher tied the knot on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Cielo Farms in Malibu. The couple has been together since 2015 and engaged since 2018. Their wedding which was planned for 2020 got delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.