Ali was raised as a Christian in Hayward, California, by his mother, an ordained Baptist minister whose own mother, Evia Goines, was herself an ordained minister at Palma Ceia Baptist Church in Hayward. [5][8][9] His father left the family when Ali was a toddler to pursue a career as a dancer; [10] he appeared on Broadway, [9] and died in 1994. [5]

Feb 27, 2017 · Despite over a decade of strong work under his belt, Mahershala Ali has finally ascended to mainstream stardom with his Oscar-winning performance in Moonlight. Just days after his wife gave birth...

Apr 28, 2024 · Mahershala Ali and his wife, Amatus-Sami Karim, met in 1997. Amatus Sami-Karim (left) and Mahershala Ali. Photo: While Mahershala Ali solidified his place in Hollywood with his critically...

Jan 23, 2019 · In 2017, Ali and Sami-Karim welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Bari Najma Ali. She was pregnant during awards season, and gave birth four days before Ali won an Oscar. Ali called...

Nov 25, 2024 · In 2013, Ali married Amatus Sami-Karim, an actress and musician. The couple welcomed their daughter, Bari Najma Ali, in February 2017. Ali’s personal life reflects a balance between his professional commitments and family, with his wife and daughter being central to his off-screen world.

Dec 8, 2023 · On February 22, 2017, Mahershala Ali and Amatus-Sami Karim, his wife, embarked on a journey of marital bliss. Together, they welcomed a daughter, Bari Najma, into their lives, completing the harmonious family unit.

Dec 9, 2024 · Ali grew up in Hayward, California. His mother was a Baptist minister, and his father left the family when Ali was a toddler to pursue a career as a dancer. Ali won a basketball scholarship to attend St. Mary’s College of California.

Apr 19, 2023 · Despite his numerous achievements and fame, Ali remains humble and acknowledges his wife, Amatus Sami-Karim, for her support and the family they are nurturing together. Amatus Sami-Karim has been married to Mahershala Ali since 27 June 2013, and the couple is celebrating their ten years of successful matrimony this June.

Jul 13, 2021 · Behind his commanding presence on the screen is a man wholeheartedly committed to his faith and his family. Ali may have one of the greatest careers in modern Hollywood, but this is his untold...

He was born in Oakland, California to a Christian family and was named after a Biblical figure. Later in his life, he converted to the Ahmadiyya Muslim faith. He married Amatus Sami-Karim in 2013 and the couple welcomed a daughter named Bari in 2017.