Misty Copeland is an American ballet dancer who became the first African-American soloist in the history of the American Ballet Theatre, and the first African-American woman to serve as the company’s principal dancer.
Misty Copeland Biography
| Full Name | Misty Danielle Copeland |
| Nickname | Misty Copeland |
| Profession | Ballet dancer |
| Date of Birth | 10 September 1982 |
| Age | 43 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Kansas City, Missouri, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Kansas City, Missouri, USA |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Homeschooled San Francisco Ballet School |
| College | Update soon |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
Misty Copeland Age
Misty Copeland was born on 10 September 1982 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. She is 43 years old as of 2025, and her zodiac sign is Virgo.
Misty Copeland Husband
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Olu Evans |
| Spouse/Husband | Olu Evans (m. 2016) |
| Children | Son – Jackson Daughter – N/A |
Misty Copeland Family
| Father’s Name | Doug Copeland |
| Mother’s Name | Sylvia Delacerna |
| Brother’s Name | Doulglas and Christopher Cameron (half-brother) |
| Sister’s Name | Erica Lindsey (half-sister) |
Career
| Debut | She started ballet lesson at the ag age of 13. |
| Awards | 2008 – Leonore Annenberg Fellowship 2014 – Honorary doctorate by the University of Hartford 2015 – Glamour, Women of the Year 2016 – Shorty Award |
Misty Copeland Books
- 2014 – Firebird
- 2014 – Life in Motion
- 2014 – Life in Motion: an Unlikely Ballerina
- 2017 – Ballerina Body Lib/E: Dancing and Eating Y…..
- 2020 – Bunheads
- 2021 – Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy
Misty Copeland Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 157 cm In meters – 1.57 m In feet & inches – 5’2” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 49 kg In pounds – 108 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Misty Copeland Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $1.5 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $300,000 |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Dancing, concerts, social media, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Misty Copeland
- Misty Copeland was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in the San Pedro community of Los Angeles, California.
- Her father is of German and African-American descent, and her mother is of Italian and African-American ancestry.
- She is the youngest of four children from her mother’s second marriage, and her mother is a former Cheerleader.
- Misty Copeland has two younger half-siblings from her mother’s third and fourth marriage.
- Between the ages of 3 and 7, she lived in Bellflower, California, with her mother and her third husband.
- Copeland never studied ballet or gymnastics formally until her teenage years.
- At the age of seven, she saw the film “Nadia” on TV, and its subject became her new role model.
- In her youth, Misty enjoyed choreographing flips and dance moves to Mariah Carey Songs.
- At the middle school, her natural grace came to the attention of its classically trained coach, Elizabeth Cantine.
- In early 1996, Cantine convinced Copeland to attend a ballet class at her local Boys & Girls Club.
- Cynthia Bradley, a friend of Cantine’s taught a free ballet calss at the club once a week.
- Her mother told Misty, to give up ballet, but Bradley wanted her to continue and offered to host her.
- She performed in the Chocolate Nutcracker, which was narrated by Debbie Allen.
- Misty was a 1998 winner of the LA Music Center Spotlight Award, given to Southern California’s best dancer.
- In June 2015, she became the first African-American woman to be promoted to a principal dancer in ABT’s 75-year history.
- In 1998, her ballet teacher, who was serving as her custodial guardian, and her mother fought a custodial battle over her.
FAQ:
How old is Misty Copeland?
As of 2025, Misty Copeland is 43 years old.
Who is Misty Copeland’s husband?
In 2016, Misty Copeland got married to Olu Evans.
What is Misty Copeland’s net worth?
As of 2025, Misty Copeland’s estimated net worth is $1.5 million.