Who is Kyla Wayans? All about Damon Wayans' four children

Kyla Wayans - Source: Instagram/@kyla_wayans
Kyla Wayans - Source: Instagram/@kyla_wayans

Damon Wayans, the 64-year-old renowned actor, has four kids with his ex-wife, Lisa Thorner: Damon Wayans Jr., Michael Wayans, Cara Mia Wayans, and Kyla Wayans.

The Mo' Money actor married Thorner in 1984. After staying together for around 16 years, they divorced in 2000. According to a report by ABC News, she filed for divorce in August 2000, mentioning irreconcilable differences as the reason.

Damon Wayans and Lisa Thorner's kids are now grown-up adults. While Damon Wayans Jr., Michael Wayans, and Cara Mia Wayans have been in the public eye for years due to their professions, projects, and work commitments, Kyla Wayans prefers to keep her life private and avoid the spotlight most of the time.

Here's what we know about Kyla Wayans

In 1991, Damon Wayans and Lisa Thorner welcomed their youngest child, Kyla Wayans.

In 2001, Kyla featured in an episode of My Wife and Kids, titled, The Truth Hurts. She portrayed the role of Nicole in the episode. Alongside her, her father, elder brothers, and an uncle also appeared in the episode. Kyla's acting career was short-lived, unlike her siblings and most of her other family members.

After this episode aired, she was never seen again in any other projects. She lives a very private life, and hardly any information is available about what she is currently doing, whether she is dating someone, or even her past relationships. While Kyla Wayans has over 7,500 followers on her Instagram, she rarely posts.

Here's what we know about Damon Wayans' other kids

In 1982, Damon and Lisa's eldest, Damon Jr., was born. Like many of the Wayans family members, he made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. The 42-year-old actor-comedian gained the audience's attention with his appearance on Dance Flick in 2009.

His acting portfolio includes noteworthy projects such as Happy Endings, The Underground, New Girl, Let's Be Cops, and Poppa's House.

CBS Network Hosts "You're Laughing At CBS: A Night Of Sit-DOWN Comedy" - Source: Getty
CBS Network Hosts "You're Laughing At CBS: A Night Of Sit-DOWN Comedy" - Source: Getty

In 2003, he started contributing as a script writer for the renowned sitcom, My Wife and Kids.

In a conversation with Entertainment Tonight, Damon Jr. talked about the resemblance between him and his dad.

"It's weird, 'cause even FaceTiming with him I'm like, 'Wow, we look a lot alike.

Later, his father, Damon, also shared:

"My goal is to make him laugh and his goal is to make me laugh. And when we make each other laugh, then it's infectious."

Damon and Lisa's second kid, Michael, was born in 1985. At the age of 9, he kick-started his career in front of the camera with Blankman (1994). He continued his family's comedic legacy by appearing on My Wife and Kids (played the role of Mike) and Dance Flick. He also composed The Underground's theme music. Michael shares a daughter, Ava Marie Wayans, with actress Vanessa Simmons.

In a 2017 conversation with Entertainment Tonight, Vanessa Simmons spoke about their daughter.

"Dealing with a 3-year-old is very challenging, but I think eventually yes [we will have more kids] after Mike and I tie the knot."

Damon and Lisa's first daughter, Cara, was born in 1987. Just like his father, siblings, and relatives, she was fascinated with the industry and joined the Blankman cast for her first acting project in 1994. She also appeared on Dance Flick, My Wife and Kids, and Just the Two of Us (music video).

Cara shares glimpses of her life on Instagram. She shares two kids with her partner.

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Edited by Nimisha
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