Wayans family
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| Place of origin | New York City, New York, U.S. |
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The Wayans family (/ˈweɪənz/) is an American show-business family from New York City, New York. The Wayans family notably redefined the genre of comedy and parody films, created numerous cult classics, and are credited with influencing the modern-day Super Bowl halftime show.
Family members include siblings Dwayne, Keenen Ivory, Diedra, Damon Sr., Kim, Elvira, Nadia, Devonne, Shawn, and Marlon. The next generation includes Craig Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Damien Dante Wayans, and Chaunté Wayans.
Television shows created by Wayans family members include In Living Color, The Wayans Bros., My Wife and Kids, Marlon, and Poppa's House. Films include the Scary Movie film series, Mo' Money, Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, White Chicks, and Little Man.
The Wayans are one of the most influential families in entertainment history. Films featuring members of the family have grossed a combined total of $1 billion at the domestic box office, and more than $500 million at the global box office. The family was honored with the BET Comedy Icon Award at the inaugural BET Comedy Awards in 2004. In 2025, the Wayans family was inducted into the NAACP Image Awards’ Hall of Fame.