American philanthropist and former model Porschla Coleman. She is best known for marrying former NBA player and current basketball coach Jason Frederick Kidd. After marrying Jason Kidd, Coleman stopped modelling and concentrated on charitable activities. She is the executive director of “The Jason Kidd Foundation,” a nonprofit dedicated to educating children. Porschla Coleman and her husband were nominated for the ‘Man & Woman of the Year campaign, which seeks to generate funds for blood cancer research in the United States. Her children and spouse have moved to New York City.
Profile
- Full name: Porschla Coleman Kidd
- Gender: Female
- Date of birth: August 14
- Place of birth: Gulfport, Mississippi, United States of America
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: African-American
- Religion: Christianity
- Marital status: Married
- Partner: Jason Kidd
- Children: 3
- School: Hollywood High School
- Profession: Former model, philanthropist, designer
- Twitter: @porschlakidd
Early Life
Porschla Coleman was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, on August 14, 1970. Not much is known about her family life as she keeps them out of social media.
Career
She left her hometown at 17 to pursue a modelling career in New York City. She was later found by a modelling agent, who offered her a modelling contract. Coleman went on to pose for renowned photographers and models for well-known fashion companies. She was a finalist on the renowned television show ‘Star Search 2003. She has also been on TV programmes like ‘Khloé & Lamar’ and ‘The Morning Blend.’ Despite having a successful modelling career, she discontinued modelling to devote her time to charitable causes.
Jason Kidd established “The Jason Kidd Foundation” in 1996, and Porschla Coleman works for it. The foundation’s mission is to advance education. It also ensures that students of all ages can access the tools they need to succeed. Coleman is the Executive Director of ‘The Jason Kidd Foundation.’ She also works with a humanitarian group called ‘The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society‘ (LLS), a nonprofit committed to fighting blood cancer. Coleman was selected to participate in the organization’s annual fundraising campaign, “Man & Woman of the Year.”
The campaign is a ten-week-long community-based competition. During the competition, the selected candidates must help raise funds to honour local children who have survived blood cancer. At the end of the competition, the candidates with the largest donations are named ‘Man & Woman of the Year.’ Coleman uses her social media sites to help raise funds for cancer research and engage in other fundraising campaigns.
Personal Life
Porschla Coleman started dating Jason Frederick Kidd in 2008. Chance Kidd, Coleman and Kidd’s first child, was born on January 24, 2010. On September 10, 2011, Coleman and Kidd exchanged vows following a 13-month engagement.
Coleman took in Trey, Miah, and Jazelle Kidd, the offspring of Kidd’s first union with actress and journalist Joumana. Noah Grace Kidd, Coleman and Kidd’s first child, was born in 2012. Cooper Anne Kidd, Porschla Coleman’s third child, was born on November 19, 2017.
Net Worth
Porschla makes a solid livelihood as a successful model and philanthropist with a net worth of $1.5 million.
Social Media
She is very active on social media, with over 4,000 followers, mostly on Twitter.
Twitter: @porschlakidd
