Chantel Christie has made a name for herself as a well-known television personality‚ gaining fame through her appearances on the hit reality TV show Basketball Wives LA. With a large fan following and a strong presence on social media‚ Chantel has become recognized for her advocacy work for various causes. In this article‚ we will delve into the life and career of Chantel Christie.
Early Life and Background
Chantel Christie was born in Seattle‚ Washington‚ on June 1‚ 1993. She is the daughter of Jackie Christie and Doug Christie‚ a former professional basketball player who played as a Shooting Guard for various NBA teams‚ including the LA Lakers‚ New York Knicks‚ Sacramento Kings‚ Orlando Magic‚ Dallas Mavericks‚ and Los Angeles Clippers. Chantel grew up in a basketball-oriented household‚ with her parents deeply involved in the world of sports.
Chantel’s mother‚ Jackie Christie‚ is a well-known figure in the basketball world. She has been a fixture on the NBA scene for over 26 years and has appeared in various movies and TV shows. Jackie has also authored books and has her own eco-friendly clothing line.
Chantel has one sibling named Douglas Christie Junior‚ born in 2001‚ and a half-sister named Takari Lee Christie‚ born on August 24‚ 1990. Takari is Jackie’s daughter from before she married Doug. Chantel’s paternal grandparents are John Malone and Norma Christie.
Reality TV Career and Other Endeavors
Chantel Christie made her first appearance on reality TV in 2006‚ alongside her family‚ in the reality series ″The Christies⁚ Committed.″ She continued to make appearances on various reality TV shows‚ including Basketball Wives and Basketball Wives⁚ Los Angeles. Chantel also appeared in a VH1 special‚ ″The Christies Committed‚″ which showcased her family’s dynamic.
Aside from her reality TV career‚ Chantel is also a singer‚ songwriter‚ and author. At the age of 15‚ she authored and published a book titled ″I Want to Live⁚ A Teenager’s Guide to Finding Self Love.″ The book addresses modern-day teenage issues related to life and health‚ such as dieting and exercising for social acceptance. Chantel promotes a path of finding self-love and advises against extreme measures.
Additionally‚ Chantel Christie is known for her advocacy work. She is a youth ambassador for an HIV/AIDS awareness organization and a youth spokesperson for the Young Man Christians Association (YMCA).
Personal Life and Relationships
Chantel Christie’s personal life has garnered attention from the media and her fans. In December 2016‚ she gave birth to a baby girl named Saniyah. The father of her child is Stacy Davis‚ a professional basketball player for the Cherkasy Monkeys. Stacy graduated from Pepperdine University in California in 2016.
Chantel has had a strained relationship with her mother‚ Jackie Christie‚ which has been aired on-screen in the reality show Basketball Wives LA. The mother and daughter have been seen arguing‚ reflecting their complicated dynamic.
Conclusion
Chantel Christie has established herself as a multifaceted television personality‚ gaining recognition through her appearances on Basketball Wives LA. With her beautiful voice‚ writing talent‚ and advocacy work‚ she has shown that she is more than just a reality TV star. Chantel continues to captivate audiences with her presence and is sure to make even greater contributions in the entertainment industry in the future.