Into Motherhood: Keshia Knight Pulliam’s Reveals About Her Daughter Ella Grace!

Maybe you have heard about this: “The Cosby Show” alum is now a mom of one! Venturing into motherhood, Keshia Knight Pulliam, aka Rudy Huxtable, seems excited and has no problems sharing sweet updates about her only angel, Ella Grace. A glimpse at one of her most recent posts totally fills us with nostalgia. Keshia Knight Pulliam’s daughter gets all the cuteness from her mother’s childhood role. Fans are dying to know more about the little girl, and here go the reveals from her mother!

Who Is Keshia Knight Pulliam?

Keshia Knight Pulliam is a New Jersey-born actress. She started her acting career at five and may be best-known for starring Rudy Huxtable in “The Cosby Show”. Fans of the TV show would recall her pigtail hairstyle and iconic moments with TV Dad Bill Cosby. 

However, she is now a grown woman and a mother of one, Ella Grace Hartwell. The famous actress also makes a name for herself in Hollywood with impressive films like “House of Pain” and “Madea Goes To Jail”. Of note, the latter has grossed $41 million worldwide, making her name a staple in future blockbusters to come.

Keshia Knight Pulliam as Rudy Huxtable
Keshia Knight Pulliam in The Cosby Show – Source: IMDB

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Reveals About Keshia Knight Pulliam’s Daughter Ella Grace Hartwell

Being no longer an adorable child in NBC’s famous sitcom, our little Rudy in “The Cosby Show” now has a baby girl. Keshia Knight Pulliam shares her only child Ella Grace Hartwell with her former husband, Edgerton Hartwell. Just if you want to know more about her father, he is a retired NFL star and a “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum. 

Ella Grace Hartwell was born on January 23rd, 2017, and remains Keshia Knight Pulliam’s first and only child to date. We do remember the day when NBC’s star shared the first photo of her bundle of joy. But now, Ella is turning five and inherits her mother’s beauty.  

Those fans who get a look at Keshia Knight Pulliam’s daughter have left their thoughts on her social posts. Most of them agree that the actress’s genes are so strong that the ladies look like twins. 

Ella Grace Hartwell
Keshia Knight Pulliam’s daughter – Source: Essence

One fan goes like this: “Wow, she looks just like little Rudy!” Another adds: “This is Rudy Huxtable 2.0.” 

Besides resembling her mother’s beauty, Keshia Knight Pulliam’s daughter has an eye for entertainment. The actress once revealed with a news outlet that her three-year-old daughter asked her whether she could become an entertainer. With that saying, the love for acting runs in the “Rudy twins”. Also, the mother of one said that she would never hold her child  back from pursuing her dream. Her responsibilities are to support and guide Ella lovingly.

At some point, I do think that besides being a famous actress, Keshia Knight Pulliam has done a good job when it comes to motherhood. She understands her child and chooses to be a nurturing and supportive parent. 

Keshia Knight Pulliam And Ed Hartwell: Don’t Miss Out The Dramas. 

Keshia Knight Pulliam may be best-known for her acting in the NBC’s series “The Cosby Show”. But, she also gets people talking about her name for her marriage, pregnancy, and drama with her ex-husband. 

2017 was quite rough for Keshia Knight Pulliam though it was the year when she welcomed her little angel. Six months after their surprise wedding, Hartwell filed for divorce, cited infidelity on her part, and asked Pulliam for a paternity test. Keshia Knight Pulliam was heavily pregnant when her husband requested marriage dissolution. 

Keshia Knight Pulliam and Ed Hartwell
Keshia Knight Pulliam and Ed Hartwell – Source: Pagesix

For Pulliam’s part, she denied cheating on her husband but said that Hartwell was unfaithful to her. The mother of one also added that she did not want to be married to Hartwell any longer. 

Their divorce was finalized in 2018. Keshia Knight Pulliam gained primary custody while her ex-hubby was ordered to pay child support of about $3,000 per month. 

The drama between Keshia Knight Pulliam and Ed Hartwell does not end here. We do learn that in 2020, Pulliam once accused Ed of intentionally failing to provide financial support for their daughter by withholding his income information. So what is Ed Hartwell’s net worth? Read on to find out!

Ed Hartwell’s Net Worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the former American NFL has a net worth of $200 thousand. 

Ed Hartwell’s net worth
Ed Hartwell’s net worth – Source: IMDB

Responding to the accusation from his ex-wife, Ed told the court that he was also caring for two other children residing with him. The judge, however, ruled in favor of Pulliam and ordered Hartwell to pay $6,500 that week along with $3,000 per month in child support going forward.

As for Keshia Knight Pulliam’s part, how much is NBC’s actress really worth? 

Keshia Knight Pulliam’s Net Worth

Keshia Knight Pulliam’s net worth of $14 million mostly comes from her acting career. The actress has featured a plethora of other roles and reality shows since she was five. Additionally, Keshia supplements her income with $3,000 in child support per month from her ex-husband Ed Hartwell.

Keshia Knight Pulliam and Brad James in 2021
Keshia Knight Pulliam’s net worth – Source: Essence

The Last Thought

It has been years since the divorce of Keshia Knight Pulliam and Ed Hartwell. Though they are not together anymore, both try to maintain a close relationship with Keshia Knight Pulliam’s daughter. Importantly, Pulliam has got through her hardest time and found her happiness. Updates from “The Cosby Show” star shows that she is now married to Brad James in late September 2021 in an intimate ceremony. 

From the bottom of our hearts, we hope you will be happy, Keshia Knight Pulliam!

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