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William Lancelot Bowles iii- Everything About Phylicia Rashad’s son

William Lancelot Bowles iii is the son of Phylicia Rashad. William Lancelot Bowles iii’s mother is an American actress, singer, and stage director. She gained popularity playing the role of Clair Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show which earned her Emmy Award nominations in 1985 and 1986. She is also known for films includingFor Colored Girls(2010),Good Deeds,and Creed.

William Lancelot Bowles iii: Bio Summary

How old is Phylicia Rashad’s son?

William Lancelot Bowles III is the son of William Lancelot Bowles Jr and Phylicia Rashad.William Lancelot Bowles III is also known as Billy Bowles. He was born in the United States of America in 1973. As of 2024, he is 51 years old. William was named after his father, but as a child, he was referred to as “Billy.” He is not the only child of the actress, he has a half-sister whose name is Condola Rashad. Condola is an actress, just like her mother.

What does Phylicia Rashad’s son, Billy do?

As a mother Phylicia wants her kids to create their own path in life. “The most important thing that I wanted my children to learn was, ‘Who are you really?’ And that’s an inner journey,” she said per PEOPLE.

From a very young age, Billy has been a fan of his mother. “At age 7, he could say, ‘Mommy, you needed more energy in this part here,’ and he’d be right!” the actress said. Although he had an interest in the entertainment industry at a young age, things took a different turn as he grew older.

Phylicia Rashad’s son lives a private life away from the spotlight. The actress also doesn’t share photos of him on social media, and even in interviews, she reveals very little. However, according to a 2009 interview withThe New York Times, the actress revealed her son works in computer graphics. In another interview in 2020, she told the hosts ofThe Breakfast Clubpodcast that William Lancelot Bowles III was living on the West Coast. The 80s actress has kept her family away from public scrutiny.

Who is William Lancelot Bowles III’s father?

It is unclear how Billy’s parents first met and started their relationship which led to their marriage, however, that was Rashad’s first marriage. The actress’s first marriage was in 1972 todentistWilliam Lancelot Bowles, Jr. in a beautiful ceremony in the presence of their friends, family, and loved ones.

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A year after their reunion they gave birth to their son William Lancelot Bowles III. Though their marriage started on a good note, things got sour along the line as the marriage ended in 1975. Bowles III was very young when his parents called their marriage a quit. Phylicia Rashad and William Lancelot Bowles, Jr. ended their marriage after being together for just three years.

William Lancelot Bowles III’s mother, Rashad then marriedVictor Willis(original lead singer of theVillage People, who she met during the run ofThe Wiz) in 1978. They divorced in 1982.

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She married formerNFLwide receiverand sportscasterAhmad Rashādon December 14, 1985. It was the third marriage for both of them and she took his last name. They were married after he proposed to her during a pregame show for a nationally televisedThanksgiving Dayfootballgame between theNew York Jetsand theDetroit Lionson November 28, 1985.Their daughter,Condola Phylea Rashād,was born in New York on December 11, 1986. The couple divorced in early 2001.

William Lancelot Bowles’ mother Rashad is avegetarian. It is not clear if the son is also a vegetarian. Phylicia Rashad has been awarded honorary Doctorate degrees from Brown University and Spelman College for her lifetime achievements in arts. She has a net worth of $55 million