Devale Ellis Siblings Are Brian Ellis and Tori Ellis

 Devale Ellis(left) with younger sister, Tori Ellis, and, football coach brother, Brian Ellis(right)
Devale Ellis(left) with younger sister, Tori Ellis, and, football coach brother, Brian Ellis(right)( Source : instagram )

Devale Ellis siblings are Brian Ellis and Tori Ellis. His brother Brian is a head football coach and sister Tori is an entrepreneur. 

The footballer-turned-actor was a wide receiver. He had a successful career as an athlete before pursuing his acting career, which was also his dream.

Ellis, 38, was born on April 2, 1984, in Brooklyn, New York, United States. He attended James Madison High School in Brooklyn, where he played basketball and football.

In Madison High, he earned the name 'Show Time' Ellis for his excellent performance in the PSAL all-star game. After graduating High school, the footballer attended Hofstra University and played for their team.

Following his High School and University performances, he was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2006. 

Apart from being an athlete, Devale was an aspiring actor. From an early age, he wanted to become a successful actor and a television star.

Hence, the wide receiver changed his career path to follow his dream. Currently, he is an author, YouTuber, and actor.


Devale Ellis Has Two Siblings

Devale Ellis siblings Brian Ellis and Tori Ellis are seasoned professionals with exceptional academics. Tori is an academic and Brian is into sports.

Bryan Ellis is the mastermind behind the Canarsie High School's first PSAL Championship game since 2003.

Likewise, Tori's got the most educational achievements. The brother-sister trio reverts to childhood when they meet, no matter how old they get.

They get together on every possible holiday and celebration, trying not to miss out on each other's happiness.

Brother Brian Christopher Ellis

Brian Ellis (left), and his elder brother Devale(right), are successfull football players
Brian Ellis (left), and his elder brother Devale(right), are successfull football players( Source : instagram )

Devale Ellis brother Brian Ellis was born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 17, 1986. Following in his brother's footsteps, he started playing football early.

Brian attended Sheepshead Bay High School and served as an outside linebacker and running back for Head Coach Fred Snyder's team.

He played with the High School team for four years before jumping to UMASS. Currently, Brian is a Co-Founder of Elite Prototype Athletics Inc. Also, he works as a head coach at Canarsie Educational Campus.

Likewise, Brian is a father of three children. His eldest daughter Niyah is 19, while her little boys, Aiden and Jax, are slightly younger than her.

Sister Tori Ellis

Devale Ellis sister Tori Ellis is the youngest of three siblings; she was born on 14th April 1990. She is a mother, business coach, certified life coach, author, and entrepreneur.

In addition to that, she has a PhD, master's and bachelor's degree in Human and Industrial Psychology. 

Tori Ellis has a Bachelor's, Master's, and a PHD in Human, Industrial, and Organizational Psychology.
Tori Ellis has a Bachelor's, Master's, and a PHD in Human, Industrial, and Organizational Psychology.( Source : instagram )

After high school, Tori attended the University of Albany, Suny, and received her bachelor's degree in Psychology.

Then she enrolled at Touro University Worldwide and gained her master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

In 2021, Tori received her doctorate from Touro University Worldwide in Human and Organizational Psychology. Apart from her professional career, Tori is a mother. She gave birth to a daughter Yomi on March 2021.

Devale Ellis Parents

Devale Ellis parents are Karen Ellis and Troy Ellis. His father Tory is a computer programmer and mother Karen worked in environment protection.

Not only do they have a long and happy marriage, but also a successful professional career.

Their mother, Karen Ellis has worked as a project manager at the Department of Environmental protection. While their father, Troy worked as a computer programmer for Chase Bank.

Karen and Troy, have been married for over four decades and have lived a happy life. They are now surrounded by three children and several grandchildren.

The Ellis Family at Montego Bay, Jamaica.Devon(left), Tori (second from Left), Father Troy and Mother Karen (centre), Brian (right)
The Ellis Family at Montego Bay, Jamaica.Devon(left), Tori (second from Left), Father Troy and Mother Karen (centre), Brian (right)( Source : instagram )

Devale Ellis Wife Khadeen Ellis

Devale Ellis wife Khadeen Ellis is a Webby award-winning Youtuber, author and mother of four boys. She creates family-related content for her YouTube channel and other social media platforms. 

Khadeen, 39, posted her first family vlog in 2017. Since then, she started a podcast with her spouse about love, marriage, and everything related to marriage and spouses.

Furthermore, she was born on 5th December 1983 in the United States and attended a local high school.

Webby award winner Khadeen Ellis is an author who has also worked in a film: A Piece of Me.
Webby award winner Khadeen Ellis is an author who has also worked in a film: A Piece of Me.( Source : instagram )

Then she joined The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication - at Hofstra University and earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism.

While attending college, Khadeen met a young guy who played football for the University. The two of them bonded over silly conversations and have been together for twenty years now.

Khadeen Ellis and Devon got married on July 4, 2010, after years of dating. They are proud parents of four young boys and live in their dream house.

They co-wrote a book together 

In the two decades of being together, the couple has survived hurdles and bounced back at it. They have seen highs and been through lows together which was an experience. 

Hence, Khadeen and her actor-husband thought of expressing their feelings and coauthored a book. They wrote and published a book called We Over Me in 2023.

We Over Me is a book about young couple who want to have a successful career and family life together.
We Over Me is a book about young couple who want to have a successful career and family life together.( Source : instagram )

The book describes the pillars of life that hold a relationship together, sharing millennials' feelings and their journey to love, family and parenthood. The authors have jolted down their experiences and advice they received while living in the moment.

They want to help the upcoming dreamers who wish for a successful career while maintaining a healthy family life.

Devale and Khadeen Met As Tennagers

The couple met in college, and their romance never ended. They were crazy about each other from the start, which became the strongest pillar in their relationship and later in their marriage.

Both of them met at the University campus and started as friends. As their bonding progressed, they became lovers and eventually married after being together for eight years.

On July 4, 2022, the former footballer shared a family photo of their wedding day, wishing his wife their 12th wedding anniversary.

The footballer posted their wedding picture wishing Khadeen on their 12th wedding annivesary.
The footballer posted their wedding picture wishing Khadeen on their 12th wedding annivesary.( Source : instagram )

In Twelve years, they have bought their dream house, welcomed four beautiful children and embraced each other good and not-so-good qualities.

Similarly, they have always made time to be around each other regardless of their schedules. They go vacationing, Football games, and family day outs while taking each other out on a date.

The YouTube pair go on expensive dates and vacations and spend quality time with each other.

Ellises with their children on family vacation in Las Vegas, Nevada
Ellises with their children on family vacation in Las Vegas, Nevada( Source : instagram )

Devale Ellis Children

Devale Ellis has four children with his wife, Khadeen. The couple had their first child Jackson Karter Ellis on April 14, 2011. Currently, he is 12 years old.

On Jackson's eighth birthday, his father wrote a quote about being a firstborn. Devale mentioned the perks of being a firstborn child. He further explained that the firstborn child takes the weight of being the example while also being the experiment.

Both Khadeen and Devale cherish their parenthood together. They look after their kids and try to provide them with a safe environment. Also, they love posting Instagram stories and pictures about their parenting journey and children.

Five years later, the couple welcomed their second son Kairo Shakur Ellis on 13th September 2016. Similarly, their third boy Kaz Hendrix Ellis was born on 28th November 2017.

Although the footballer wanted a girl, they decided not to find out the 'baby's gender' until it was delivered. It didn't matter if it was a boy or girl; they loved him the same no matter what.

Lastly, their fourth son Dakota Marley Ellis born on 9th November 2021. 

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