Sonnet Noel Whitaker

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Singer and song-writer (1996)
Tue Dec 12 2023
By   Prajwol

Sonnet Noel Whitaker is an American rising music star. She has released albums like Mischief Grace, and N.F.S. Sonnet is also an actress who has appeared in the 2004 movie First Daughter.

But, it's not her professional achievements that sprung her to fame. Sonnet has been in the limelight since her birth as she is the first daughter of well-known American actor Forest Whitaker and his late ex-wife Keisha Nash Whitaker.

Is Sonnet Noel Whitaker Married?

Sonnet Noel Whitaker is not reported to have been married to anyone. Moreover, the First Daughter actress Sonnet does not seem to be currently dating anyone.

Sonnet Noel Whitaker's parents remained married for 22 years.
Sonnet Noel Whitaker's parents remained married for 22 years. Source: Lovebscott

Whitaker does not prefer to discuss her romantic life in public. In addition to this, her absence on social media platforms has made it hard to figure out Sonnet's relationship status. Talking of her parents' married life, it ended in 2018 after 22 years of marriage.

Sonnet Noel Whitaker Parents Divorce Reason

Forest Whitaker and Keisha Whitaker first laid their eyes on each other in 1994. As Sonnet Noel Whitaker's parents are from an acting background, they met on the set of the film Blown Away.

Sonnet Noel Whitaker's separated in 2018.
Sonnet Noel Whitaker's separated in 2018. Source: FeaturedBiography

Sonnet's parents tied the knot in 1996 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The pair remained married for 22 years until The Last King of Scotland actor filed for divorce in 2018. Why did Forest and Keisha divorce?

Well, Forest cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their divorce. Sonnet's parents were still supportive of each other despite their separation.

Sonnet Noel Whitaker's Mother, Keisha Nash Whitaker, Died 

Unfortunately, Sonnet Noel Whitaker's mother is no longer alive. Keisha Nash Whitaker left the world on December 7, 2023. She died at the age of 51.

Sonnet Noel Whitaker's mother Keisha Nash Whitaker died at the age of 51.
Sonnet Noel Whitaker's mother Keisha Nash Whitaker died at the age of 51. Source: Outlook India

Keisha's death was confirmed by Sonnet's father Forest and her sister True Whitaker via Instagram. Godfather of Harlem actress True wrote; 

"goodbye mommy. I love you 4ever and beyond"

The family representative has not revealed Keisha's death reason. Some of the internet tabloids have said that she died of anorexia. However, True has shut down the rumors and said it is not the cause of her mother's death.

Amid all this grief and sorrow, True has been handling the media bravely. On the other hand, Sonnet has still been out of media reach.

Sonnet Noel Whitaker Early Life Details

Sonnet Noel Whitaker was born on October 3, 1996, in Los Angeles California. She was the first daughter of her parents Forest Whitaker and late Keisha Nash Whitaker. 

Sonnet Noel Whitaker with her late mother keisha Nash Whitaker and sister True Whitaker
Sonnet Noel Whitaker with her late mother Keisha Nash Whitaker and sister True Whitaker. Source: Instagram @truewhitaker

As the first daughter, Sonnet sure has a special spot in her parents' hearts. The proud father Forest has shared about Sonnet's first album on Instagram.

Sonnet has maintained a relatively low profile since her childhood. So, most details regarding her early life including her education are not extensively covered in the public domain.

Sonnet Noel Whitaker Siblings 

Sonnet Noel Whitaker shares her childhood with three siblings; True Whitaker, Autumn Whitaker, and Ocean Whitaker. True is the only full-sibling of Sonnet and was born on July 2, 1998. True is two years younger than her sister.

Sonnet Noel Whitaker with her siblings and parents.
Sonnet Noel Whitaker with her siblings and parents. Source: People

Like their parents, True has pursued the field of acting. She has acted alongside Forest on the American drama series Godfather of Harlem. The series is based on the life of American gangster Bumpy Johnson.

Unlike Sonnet, True is active on social media platforms like Instagram. She uses an Instagram ID with the username @truewhitaker which has over 9k followers.

Ocean is the oldest half-sibling of Sonnet. He was born on April 13, 1990, from Forest's previous relationship. Similarly, her half-sister Autumn, who was born in 1991, was from Keisha's other relationship.

Sonnet Noel Whitaker Net Worth

Sonnet Noel Whitaker has a net worth of $200k. She is just starting her professional life and is on the journey to amass a great fortune like her parents. Speaking of which, Sonnet's father Forest Whitaker boasts a net worth of a whopping $25 Million.

Forest Whitaker sold his Hollywood Hills mansion.
Forest Whitaker sold his Hollywood Hills mansion. Source: Mansion Global

Forest has invested his fortunes in real estate and made a good real estate portfolio. Sonnet's father was reported to have listed and sold properties in Hollywood Hills in 2019 and 2020.

Initially, the properties were bought for $2 Million in 2003. It was later sold for $4.3 Million making a profit of $2.3 Million

Sonnet Noel Whitaker Music Ventures

Although Sonnet Noel Whitaker has acting credits on her IMDb profile, she is more into music. She has always been interested in the music industry. Now, Sonnet is a singer and songwriter who has released several songs.

Sonnet's first album Mischief Grace was released in 2013. Similarly, her other songs include Lights which can be found on music streaming platforms like Apple Music and Spotify.

While speaking of his first daughter, Forest said

While she didn’t inherit the acting bug, Sonnet lived up to her musical name and became a musician.

The proud father Forest Whitaker even announced Sonnet's album NFS via Instagram. He wrote;

I’m so proud of my incredible daughter Sonnet for writing and recording N.F.S., her first album! 

Sonnet Noel Whitaker Movies & TV Shows

Unlike another member of her family, Sonnet Noel Whitaker is not so active in the acting industry. As Forest Whitaker said, she did not inherit the acting bug. Nevertheless, the celebrity daughter has one credit as an actress on her IMDb profile.

Poster of the 2004 movie First Daughter.
Poster of the 2004 movie First Daughter. Source: Wikipedia

Yes, Sonnet briefly appeared in the 2004 movie First Daughter. She was the laughing girl in the movie. Following this, she has not pursued acting.

Sonnet Noel Whitaker Instagram 

Sonnet Noel Whitaker is not available on Instagram or any other social media platforms. Similarly, she rarely makes public appearances. So, despite being one of Forest Whitaker kids and niece of Kenn Whitaker, Sonnet is able to maintain a low profile.

Whitaker values her privacy and personal life. She is not a fan of flaunting everything on social media. Nevertheless, Sonnet gets featured on her family's Instagram.

 

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