Rayna Tyson is one of the eight children of the well-known superstar in boxing Mike Tyson. While some of his children are all in the spotlight, Rayna Tyson seems to be different. She likes to lay low and is not often seen in the spotlight.
Mike Tyson’s daughter developed an interest in making movies since she was young so she began to nurture her career as a filmmaker. her dad who has appeared in cameos but Rayna wants to break into the film industry without using her father’s name to pave the way and gain more favors for her. Rayna Tyson served as a crew member for the 2017 documentary, The Death, and Life of Marsha P. Johnson.
Here are 7 Untold Details about Mike Tyson’s Daughter, Rayna Tyson.
1. Rayna Tyson was raised in Maryland
Rayna Tyson was born on February 14, 1996, to her parents, Mike Tyson and Monica Turner. She grew up with her mother who was a doctor and brother, Amir Tyson in Bethesda, Maryland. Rayna Tyson and her brother were practically raised by their mother after their parents divorced.
2. Rayna Tyson’s Career in Filmmaking
Right after Tyson graduated from high school, she decided to chase her dreams of becoming a filmmaker. She went to NYU Film School to study Film and Television Production. In 2016, she was nominated for Best Film Student at NYU and her dad showed his support by putting out a plea on Facebook. He pleaded that his fans and the general public should vote for his daughter.
Aside from working on the documentary that detailed the 1992 death of the black gay rights activist, Marsha P Johnson, Rayna Tyson has also served as a crew member for 2019’s Joker which saw Jaoquin Phoenix won an Oscar for Best Actor and Hildur Guonadottir won an Oscar for Best Original Score.
Her previous achievements were shared on social media by her father. The proud dad shared on his Twitter handle in 2014 that Rayna was a Maryland state thespian festival winner for Outstanding Actors in her play.
3. Her Mother, Monica Turner Suffers from Multiple Sclerosis
Tyson’s mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis some years back. It is a lifelong condition that can eventually affect the brain and spinal cord. It can also cause a wide range of potential symptoms which include problems with sight, arms or leg movement, sensation, or balance. This is the reason why Rayna Tyson’s brother Amir Tyson donates part of the money he realizes from selling Debonair Attire merchandise to finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. Monica turner has been working for some time as a pediatrician and also, she has committed herself to society as well as associating with many NGOs.
4. Rayna Tyson’s Parents Got Married in 1997 after Mike Tyson was Released from Jail
Mike Tyson and Monica Turner, a qualified pediatrician got married in 1997. Monica Turner was with the boxer eight years after he separated from his first wife, Robbin Givens. The two stayed in touch even after Tyson was given a 10-year prison sentence, four years suspended in 1992 after Mike Tyson was found guilty of rape by an Indiana Jury. Monica Turner filed for divorce in 2003 citing claims of adultery.
Mike Tyson agreed to pay Monica Turner $6.5 million after the divorce. He also allowed her to have their 61-room Connecticut mansion in Maryland.
5. Rayna Tyson’s Other Siblings
Mike Tyson is known to have fathered quite a number of children. All his children are thriving in their various careers. Rayna Tyson’s dad did not have any child with his first wife, Robin Givens. After he separated from her mother, he had an affair with Sol Xochitl in the early 2000s and they had two children: Miguel Tyson, a musician, and Exodus Tyson who unfortunately died when she was four years old. Rayna’s younger siblings are from her father’s current wife, Lakiha Kiki Spicer. Mike Tyson and Lakiha Spicer have two children named Milan and Morocco.
6. Rayna Tyson’s Net Worth
Tyson has a promising career and is gradually climbing the ladder in the film industry. She has gathered a lot of experience from the works she has done and she’s is beginning to make a name for herself. Despite all these, Rayna Tyson’s net worth has not been revealed but it was made known that she benefitted from her mother’s $6.5 million divorce settlement.
7. Social Media Presence
The filmmaker seems to be a really private person. Despite choosing a career in showbiz, Rayna Tyson is not active on social media.
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