Gelila Bekele
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About
Ethiopian model and civil rights activist who has appeared on the covers of magazines like Marie Claire, Essence, and Allure.
Before Fame
She started modeling early on in her life, after a scout for Ford Models noticed her in her native country of Ethiopia.
Trivia
She has been a noted humanitarian since becoming a recognizable figure, and has been associated with charitable organizations like Charity: Water and A Glimmer of Hope.
Family Life
She was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She began a relationship with Tyler Perry in 2009 and in 2014, she and Perry welcomed a son named Aman. In late 2020, she and Perry broke up.
Associated With
Both she and wrestler Rena Mero have modeled for cosmetics brand L'Oreal.
