Joy Bryant was born in a modest home in The Bronx, New York and as a young woman, was enrolled in an inner-city outreach organization called "A Better Chance," designed to encourage minority talent. Joy was also blessed with brains as well beauty and remained an excellent student throughout her high school years. As a result, she was awarded a full academic scholarship to Yale University. While enrolled as a full-time student at Yale, Joy was discovered by a modeling scout from Next Models Management and subsequently pursued a career as a fashion model in Paris. Her slender yet classic beauty got her an exclusive contract with prestigious brand names such as Tommy Hilfiger and the Victoria's Secret lingerie catalogue. Joy's acting debut came about in 2001 in 'Robert Townsend were critically acclaimed, and re-enforced her reputation as a versatile actress.
Former model for Tommy Hilfiger.
Went to Yale University.
Mother had her at age 15.
Remains closely attached to "A Better Chance" - the outreach organization that helped her when she was a young girl, living in The Bronx.
Engaged to Dave Pope , to be married in Fall 2008.
Attended Westminster School, an independent boarding high school in Simsbury, CT.
Sister-in-law of Stephen A. Pope.
(November 2005) Filmed Get Rich or Die Tryin .
