While it is common for most celebrity kids to follow their parent’s footsteps by pursuing a similar career path, others defy their parent’s legacy to forge their own way. Among them is Morris Chestnut’s son, Grant Chestnut, who deliberately chooses to live away from the spotlight.
Morris Chestnut is an American actor who captivated movie lovers’ hearts and became famous for his role as Ricky in the 1991 film “Boyz n the Hood.” Since he rose to stardom, Morris has starred in several blockbusters and television series, and he is arguably one of Hollywood’s most handsome black actors.
Being a prominent actor in Hollywood has generated curiosity about who his son is and what he is up to.
Meet Morris Chestnut’s Son, Grant Chestnut
Grant Chestnut was born in 1997 in Cerritos, California, to his parents, Morris Chestnut and Pam Bryse-Chestnut. He is 26 years old, and like his father, Grant is of African-American descent.
He grew up in California, where he also had his elementary education. Further details about his elementary and high school education and upbringing are unavailable. However, he attended the University of Colorado Boulder after graduating high school.
Years after his enrollment into the university, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communications – Marketing and Advertising. According to several reports, Grant Chestnut had a brain for books. He was an exceptional student who graduated as one of the top four students in his class.
Grant Chestnut Is Not an Actor Like His Father
Although most details about his early life are private, Grant Chestnut has always had an interest in business marketing as a kid. The famous actor’s son pursued his passion and gathered as much experience as possible to become a business professional.
He worked as a salesperson at CUTCO Cutlery, Colorado, in 2018, before working as a part-time International Sales Coordinator at EF Educational Tours. After this, he took on the Accountant Executive and Trainer role at Atlas Consulting Group, Inc.
Grant presently works as the Business Development Representative of Oracle in Colorado. Despite being highly skilled and experienced in his field, he opts not to share details about his personal life and lives under the radar.
How Many Siblings Does He Have?
Grant Chestnut has a younger sister, Paige Chestnut. Like their father, Paige Chestnut opted for an entertainment career. However, she is not an actress; she is an American model who has appeared in multiple commercials and has worked with high-profile designers.
Grant’s sister has also graced runways of fashion shows, like the Los Angeles Fashion Week. Although she is not at the peak of her career yet, she’s already generating buzz.
Grant Chestnut Adores His Father
Grant Chestnut and Morris Chestnut have a great father-son relationship. Grant adores his father dearly and appreciates his love for him and his sister. He sees his father as a role model who created a balance between his work life and raising his children.
In a Facebook Father’s Day post to his father, Grant wrote:
“Happy Father’s Day to the best dad on the planet!! I can’t even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do for me and our family!”
Is Grant Chestnut on Social Media?
Like many celebrity kids, Grant Chestnut is quite active on social media. He has an account on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Like most parts of his life, his Instagram account is private.
While his Facebook page is quite active, his Twitter page, on the other hand, is not so busy. Grant currently has over 20k followers on his Instagram page. However, he has less than 50 pictures that can only be viewed by his verified followers.
Where Is Grant Chestnut Now? Is He Single?
With a face made for the big screen like his father’s, fans are curious about the relationship status of the famous actor’s son. Unfortunately, there are no details regarding Grant Chestnut’s relationship status. Grant has not publicly stated his marital status, and he hasn’t hinted at any previous relationship he has had.
As a result, we believe Grant Chestnut is officially single.
Grant Chestnut’s Net Worth
There are several reports about Grant Chestnut’s net worth. While some reports say he is worth over $2 million, others say he is worth over $8 million. However, none of these figures have been verified, so Grant Chestnut’s net worth is unknown.
In a world where fame means intrusion from the media and fans, Grant Chestnut, like other celebrity kids, has prioritized privacy over the glitz and glamor of life in the spotlight.