Gillian White Biography: Husband, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Gillian Iliana White, professionally known as Gillian White, is an American actress, producer, martial artist, and former model.

She is best recognized for her performances in The Oval, Take Back, Never Back Down: No Surrender, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Days of Our Lives. She is also known for her martial arts expertise and her collaborations with her husband, actor Michael Jai White.

Gillian White
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Real Name:	Gillian Iliana White
Stage Name:	Gillian White
Born:	January 16, 1975 (age 51 years old)
Place of Birth:	Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	African American, Blackfoot Native American, Irish
Height:	5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Victor Waters, Cheryl Waters
Siblings:	Lamar A. Waters
Spouse:	Michael Jai White (m. 2015)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Alaia Waters, Niahla Waters
Occupation:	Actress, Producer, Martial Artist, Former Model
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early life and education

Gillian White was born on January 16, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, United States, and was raised in Altadena, California by her parents, Victor Waters and Cheryl Waters. She is of African American, Blackfoot Native American, and Irish heritage and practices Christianity. She grew up having one sibling Lamar A. Waters.

An outstanding student-athlete, she excelled in basketball and graduated as an honors student. She initially planned to become an FBI agent and received a scholarship from the Los Angeles Police Department to attend Howard University, where she studied Human Communication with a concentration in interpersonal relations and a minor in Dramatic Arts.

Career

Gillian White began her entertainment career by appearing in music videos, including LL Cool J‘s “Hey Lover” and Dr. Dre‘s “Been There, Done That.” She soon transitioned into acting, making early appearances in Martin, How to Be a Player, Jackie Brown, and Days of Our Lives, where she portrayed China Lee.

Her career continued to expand with roles in Xena: Warrior Princess, Bamboozled, Ghost Whisperer, NCIS, The Oval, Never Back Down: No Surrender, Welcome to Sudden Death, Take Back, The Island, and Outlaw Johnny Black.

Alongside acting, she has worked as a producer and is an accomplished martial artist, often performing her own action sequences. Her combination of dramatic talent and athletic ability has established her as a respected performer in both action and dramatic productions.

Social media

• Instagram Handle: @gillianwhiteofficial

Personal life

Gillian White, 51 years old, has been married to actor and martial artist Michael Jai White since 2015. She has two daughters, Alaia Waters and Niahla Waters, from a previous marriage. She is passionate about fitness, martial arts, health advocacy, and mentoring young performers.

She frequently collaborates with her husband on film projects and enjoys promoting healthy living through public appearances and social media. Her height is 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm).

Net worth

Gillian White has accumulated a net worth of $5 million USD. Her income is generated from acting in television series and feature films, producing, endorsement opportunities, modeling, martial arts-related projects, and other entertainment ventures.

Her decades-long career, combined with her work in action films and television dramas, has contributed significantly to her financial success.

Filmography

• How to Be a Player (1997)
• Jackie Brown (1997)
• Days of Our Lives (1998–1999)
• Xena: Warrior Princess (2000)
• Bamboozled (2000)
• Ghost Whisperer (2006)
• Sister’s Keeper (2007)
• NCIS (2012)
• Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016)
• Welcome to Sudden Death (2020)
• Take Back (2021)
• The Oval (2021–present)
• As Good as Dead (2022)
• The Island (2023)
• Outlaw Johnny Black (2023)
• The Family Business (2025)

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