Mahershala Ali – Family, Family Tree

Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore was born on February 16, 1974 in Oakland, California. He was raised in Hayward, near San Francisco bay area. He is an American actor who converted to Islam and changed his title from Gilmore to Karim Ali.

He is fondly called Ali. He is a member of Ahamdivya Muslim Community. He is named after Maher-shalal-hash-baz, a biblical Prophetic-name.

Family of Mahershala Ali:

Willicia Gilmore is the mother of Mahershala Ali, who is an ordained minister and raised him as a Christian. Philip Gilmore is the father of Mahershala Ali. He also made an appearance on Broadway.

Wife of Mahershala Ali:

Amatus Sami-Karim is the wife of Mahershala Ali who is a singer and artist. She is a graduate from Tisch School of the Arts and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. The couple got married in 2013 and had been friends for 20 years before tying the knot. They studied together at New York University. They are now expecting their first child. The couple also has a pet cat called Nas, after the musician.