Would you choose a different career path if your parents already have a set career for you that’ll reward you big time? Grant Chestnut, son of the famous Morris Chestnut, made that choice.
Instead of making easy money by utilizing his father’s fame, he decided to start his own life in his way and earn his keep as if his father isn’t a celebrity.
How did it go for Grant, and where is he in life right now? In this guide, we’ll explain it all.
Grant Chestnut’s Early Childhood
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Grant Chestnut’s ethnic background is African-American. He was born in 1997 (he’s 27 years old at the time of writing), with the exact date of birth being unknown. He was born in Cerritos, California, where the entertainment industry dominates.
He’s the son of Morris Chestnut and Pam Byse, who have been married for 29 years since this writing (since 1995). His mother is an astrologer and psychologist, while his father is a well-known actor famous for roles in films like Boyz n the Hood and The Best Man.
He also has one sibling, a sister named Paige, who was born in 1998 and works in the fashion industry as a model. She also appeared in some TV shows, like Star and The Paynes.
Still, despite being in the entertainment and modeling industry, the family maintained a relatively private life.
A fun fact: At one point, a picture of a man looking too much like Morris Chestnut gained some popularity online. Because of that resemblance, people thought the man in the photo must be the Hollywood actor’s son, Grant Chestnut.
Additionally, Grant chose to take this up a notch and not follow a career that’s even related to acting or modeling.
The man grew a passion for business and strategy. Because of that, he attended the University of Colorado Boulder, where he graduated in 2019 with a degree in Strategic Communications, Marketing, and Advertising.
Grant Chestnut’s Career Beginnings
Grant started his career as an International Sales Coordinator at E.F. Educational Tours. This role involved coordinating and promoting educational travel programs, allowing him to gain valuable experience in sales and marketing.
That experience shined in April 2019 when he participated in the Procter & Gamble C.E.O Challenge. Along with his team, he managed to advance to the Finals in Dubai and finished 5th overall.
Grant worked another job as an account executive and trainer in November 2020 at Atlas Consulting Group.
A year later, he became a business development representative at Oracle until June 2023. His role involved identifying new business opportunities and establishing professional relationships with potential clients
Grant Chestnut’s Current Career
Grant Chestnut, Morris Chestnut, Pam Byse and Paige Chestnut in 2022.
As of now, Grant works as an account executive in NuVet Labs. He’s been working there since July 2023 and has been there for one year and four months.
You can’t help but admire his dedication to building his career despite being able to ride the tide of fame his father created.
If you check his LinkedIn profile, you can tell how humble he is—a professional picture, an artistic background, and nothing fancy.
His bio is also similar to that of anyone on LinkedIn who is seeking jobs. It says: Recent college graduate looking for a career in sales, marketing, or other strategic business.
You can even see the post when he requested help to help his team advance to the third round of the P&G CEO challenge.
Truth be told, that’s the post that proved to us it was him and not a fake account, as we found zero evidence on LinkedIn that ties him to any celebrity.
Grant Chestnut’s Estimated Net Worth
Since Chestnut is as far away from the spotlight as possible, neither we nor anyone can know his current net worth. We don’t expect much, though.
If he’s truly dedicated to building his career independently, his net worth should be comparable to anyone in his current job sector.
Additionally, as the child of a celebrity, he benefits from his father’s estimated net worth of $6 million, which he earns mainly from movies and endorsements, allowing Grant to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.
Final Words
Grant Chestnut decided that the life of fame and entertainment wasn’t for him. Despite having a Hollywood star as a father, he insisted on building himself independently, starting his career by working in several companies, gaining experience, and even actively looking for more.
Sure, his father did help him here and there; it’s what fathers do. However, Grant didn’t take any more from his father than the average help provided by the average father.
