Yara Shahidi is a model, actress, and activist from the United States. She is best known for her portrayal of “Zoey Johnson” in the sitcom series “Black-ish.” She is also well-known for her role as Chloe Johnson in the television series “The First Family.” Yara has also appeared in commercials for McDonald’s, Target, GapKids, Ralph Lauren, Disney, The Children’s Place, and Guess Kids, among others. Time named her one of the “30 Most Influential Teens of 2016.”
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Yara Sayed Shahidi |
| Nick Name | Yara |
| Gender | Female |
| Famous As | Actress, Model |
| Age | 24 years old |
| Birthday | February 10, 2000 |
| Birthplace | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African And Iranian |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Height | 5 foot 3inches tall |
| Weight | 45 kilograms |
| Body Measurements | N/A |
| Bra Size | 30 A |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | 6.5 |
| Boyfriend | Single |
| Spouse | N/A |
| Net Worth | $1-5 million |
| Favorite Foods | Almonds, Cran Berries, Chocolate Chips |
| Brands | N/A |
| Hobbies | Acting |
Yara Shahidi Biography
Yara Shahidi was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on February 10, 2000. She is 24 years old right now. She was born to her mother, Keri Salter Shahidi, and her father, Afshin Shahidi. Shahidi is the older sister of Sayeed Shahidi, a child actor, and model, as well as another younger brother, Ehsan.
Yara Shahidi Childhood
When Yara was four years old, the family relocated to California for Afshin’s job. In 2017, she enrolled at Harvard University.
Career
Yara Shahidi appeared in advertisements for McDonald’s, Target, GapKids, Ralph Lauren, Disney, The Children’s Place, and Guess Kids at age 6. She debuted on Entourage in 2007. Two years later, she appeared in Imagine That.
She appeared in “In the Motherhood,” “Cold Case,” and “Wizards of Waverly Place” that year. 2010: “Salt” and “Unthinkable” She appeared on “Lie to Me” and “$h*! My Dad Says” that year. The next year, she appeared in “The Cape” and “Alex Cross.”
2012’s The First Family starred Shahidi as Chloe Johnson. The next year, she appeared on “Scandal.” She played Zoey Johnson on “Black-ish” in 2014. The following year, she appeared on “The Fosters.” Since 2016, she’s played Darcy in “Trollhunters.” In 2018, she starred in the ABC spin-off “Grown-ish.” She played Darci Scott in “3Below: Tales of Arcadia” in 2018-2019. She co-starred with Charles Melton in “The Sun Is Also a Star” in 2019.
Yara joined New York’s Women Management modeling agency in 2016 to promote diversity casting of women of color. Net-a-Porter called her one of 2018’s best-dressed women. Yara is one of 15 ladies on British Vogue’s September 2019 cover. She and her mother launched 7th Sun and signed a partnership to produce the ABC series in 2020.
Yara Shahidi Boyfriend, Dating
In terms of her love life, the actress is said to be single. For the time being, it appears that the actress is focusing on her studies and career.
Yara Shahidi Height, Weight
Yara is of the black race and is of American nationality. She has Iranian ancestry on her father’s side and African-American ancestry on her mother’s side. Yara is also 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m) tall and weighs approximately 45 kg (99 lbs.). In addition, her hair is black, and her eyes are dark brown.
Yara Shahidi’s Net Worth
Shahidi lives a lavish lifestyle. She is a well-known actress who has amassed a fortune as well as fame. As of February 2024, Shahidi currently has a net worth of between $1 million and USD 5 million.
