Among women who became celebrities for being the wives of famous actors is Pam Byse. Beautiful and elegant Pam came to the spotlight after her marriage with Morris Chestnut, an American actor who first became popular after his appearance in the film, Boyz N the Hood (1991).
In addition to being the wife of a celebrity, Byse’s good fashion sense and endearing personality (garnished with a charming smile) attract public attention. She often appears side-by-side her husband on the red carpet of social events such as parties, movie premieres and awards gala in elegant and classy looks. Read on to get more facts about Morris Chestnut’s wife.
Pam Byse’s Bio (Age)
She was born as Pamela Byse on December 22, 1973, in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. Byse grew up in Los Angeles, attending both her elementary and high school in the Californian city. It is on record that Pam never liked going to school during her high school days. Whenever she did go to school, she ended up being a distraction to her fellow students in the classroom due to her frequent jokes, she was what you would call the class clown. Interestingly, her sense of humor was how she caught the attention of her current husband.
Relationship with Morris Chestnut
Pam Byse first met Morris Chestnut Jr. at a party in Atlanta, and it was love at first sight on the part of the latter. Meanwhile, there are certain qualities Morris was looking out for in a woman. Interestingly, her Pam had it all, including being very caring and respectful. Morris was therefore strongly convinced that she would make a great partner and mother.
After dating for some time, Byse married Chestnut in 1996. Till date, their marriage is still waxing strong. One might be wondering what exactly has kept their relationship this strong. Morris, in an interview with Essence, revealed that the mutual respect they have each other makes them strong. Again, Morris some time made a statement that he allows his wife to be the woman, and in turn his wife allows him to be the man. Quite interesting! Their closeness and loving relationship is next to none.
Meanwhile, there is no media record on Pam Byse’s professional career. However, she has become popular for being the wife of Morris Chestnut. Together with her husband, she has appeared in a good number of public events including TV Guide Awards, 45th NAACP Awards, and many others.
Pam Byse’s husband, Morris Chestnut on his own part, is a professional actor. He is a California State University graduate of Drama and Finance. Morris has been active in the film industry since 1990 and has appeared in numerous movies including Think Like a Man, The Last Boy Scout, Not easily broken, In The Line Of Duty: Street War, among others. Morris lately gained widespread recognition after starring as the title character, Dr. Beaumont Rosewood, a private pathologist in Fox’s police procedural series, Rosewood (2015-2017).
Pam Byse’s Kids
Byse’s lovely marriage with Morris Chestnut has produced two admirable children, Grant Chestnut (a son), and Paige Chestnut (a daughter).
Grant was born in 1997 and as of 2019 is a student at the University of Colorado. Paige, born in 1998 has completed her high school education from the Calabasas High School, California. Unlike their celebrity parents, the children are not active in any social media platform and live their lives away from the spotlight.
Pam Byse lives with her husband and kids in the US state of Georgia.
Facts About Morris Chestnut’s Wife
● Pam Byse is a private and reserved personality, and for personal reasons, does not grant media interviews.
● Byse is just four years younger than her husband who was born on January 1, 1969. While the couple is both from California, Byse was born in Los Angeles while Chestnut was born in Cerritos.
● Pam stands short at a height of 5 feet 5 inches as against her husband who is 6 feet tall. She is, however, a beautiful woman with an hourglass figure measuring 34-26-35 inches.
● Pam Byse shares with her husband, his impressive net worth of $14 million which affords them a very decent lifestyle.
● Pam has a super loving husband who prioritizes his family. She, alongside her daughter and mother-in-law, receive a bouquet of flowers each from Morris Chestnut every Valentine’s Day.