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Written and reviewed by Emma Carter Updated August 24, 2026 Fact checked August 24, 2026





Real name
Diedra Lenora Wayans
Occupation
celeb's relative, ceo of "Wayans Girl Production", co-founder of "Wayans Girl Foundation"
Birth Date
August 17, 1959
Age
67 years
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Birthplace
New York City, New York, United States
Education
Seward Park High School; Manhattan Community College
Nationality
American
Father's Name
Howell Stouten Wayans
Mother's Name
Elvira Wayans Sr
Siblings names
Dwayne Howell Wayans (brother), Shawn Wayans (brother), Marlon Lamont Wayans (brother), Keenen Ivory Wayans (brother), Damon Kyle Wayans Sr. (brother), Kim Natalia Wayans (sister), Elvira Alethia Wayans (sister), Nadia Yvette Wayans (sister), Devonne Chaunté Wayans (sister),
Is Diedra Wayans a lesbian/bisexual?
No
What is Diedra Wayans marital status?
Relationship private; seven children
Who is Diedra Wayans husband?
Partner not publicly verified
How many children does she have?
7 children
Diedra Wayans is one of the ten children of Howell and Elvira Wayans and the oldest daughter in the family. Her siblings include Dwayne, Keenen Ivory, Damon, Kim, Shawn and Marlon Wayans.
According to her professional biography, Diedra raised seven children: Craig, Tisha, Summer, Gregg, Justin, Jamel and Brandee. Reliable public information about her current partner is limited.
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Diedra Wayans keeps her current relationship private. Older profiles identify a husband only as Mr. Benson, but that claim is not sufficiently documented to present as verified.
Diedra Wayans has identified seven children in her professional biography: Craig, Tisha, Summer, Gregg, Justin, Jamel and Brandee. Several have worked in creative, media or professional fields.
Diedra Wayans is an American producer, developer and consultant and a member of the Wayans entertainment family. She has worked behind the scenes with family productions and other industry companies.
Diedra founded Wayans Girl Productions and co-founded the Wayans Girl Foundation with her daughter Summer. Her professional biography identifies her as the mother of seven children. Her current romantic relationship remains private.