If you have watched 1994's popular ABC sitcom, On Our Own, then you probably remember the crazy yet cute Smollett brothers and sisters, who are in fact, real-life siblings.
The series starred six Smollett siblings- Jazz, Jocqui, Jake, Jojo, Jussie Smollett, andJurnee Smollett and among them, Jocqui is one of the adorable siblings who later on starred in Food Network's family cooking show, Smollett Eats along with his five brothers and sisters.
However, nowadays the reality series actor and Survey Monkey's data analyst is living far away from the spotlight, busy with his own things. Is it because he has found someone special? Is he dating anyone? Let's find out!
Smollett Eats star, Jocqui Smollett is still single: spends more time with siblings
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Jocqui Smollet rumored gay star is not single indeed. On Our Own actor is currently dating his girlfriend. Even though, the actor's Instagram is showered with the pictures of his partner he hasn't revealed her name yet.
On 2 September, Jocqui went for a vacation with future wife in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. The lovebirds spent a week in Costa Rica with his Bebe saying they'll be back soon.
Smollett was once rumored to be dating his former onscreen partner Rafael de la Fuente. He portrayed the character of Michael Sanchez on Empire from 2015 till 2016. He was even speculated of dating former football star Michael Sam after they spotted attending several events together.
Jocqui Smollett, one of the Smollett siblings, faded from the limelight after the end of the ABC's sitcom, On our Own.
But, this didn't end the Jocqui's career as he came back with a bang in 2016 with a family cooking show, Smollett Eats not alone but with all of his five brothers and sisters.
The show gained huge attention, but Jocqui didn't continue doing the show. Despite his low fanbase, he gained much attention and a lot are being asked about his personal life.
Jocqui once tried to keep his personal life under the radar, without any media intrusion and his social media profile also tells us that he's not in a relationship with any woman.
He spends a lot of time with his brothers and sisters. His brother, Jake Smollett is now a renowned actor famous for his roles in The Middle Man and Chopped Junior.
Jocqui Smollett hanging out with his brothers, Source: Instagram
Not only this his younger brother Jussie Smollett is also a popular gay actor and singer who currently stars in drama series, Empire, and sister Jurnee Smollett is also a gorgeous American actor and singer.
Jocqui with his brother actor Jussie Smollett, Source: Tumblr
Jocqui also has one brother Jojo Smollett and one sister Jazz Smollett. His younger sister Jazz just gave birth to her son and Jocqui loves him dearly. We're sure he'd make a great father one day.
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As for now, he's working as a Data Analyst at world's largest online survey software company, Survey Monkey.
Quick Facts about Jocqui Smollett
Source: LinkedIn
- Born and raised in Santa Rosa, California, USA, Jocqui Smollett is the son of the actors, Janet Harris and Joel Smollett.
- He has three brothers, Jojo, Jussie and Jake and two sisters- Jazz and Jurnee.
- His father Joel belonged to a Jewish family while his mother Janet is of African-American descent.
- In 2011, Jocqui completed his high school from Calabasas High School and continued to do his graduation from University of California, Santa Cruz doing double bachelor's in Global Economics and Mathematics.
- Jocqui's acting career started when he got to play alongside his brothers and sisters in ABC's sitcom On Our Own.
- He remained under the radar, until 2016, where he got to join his siblings in a cooking show on Food Network.
- Jocqui now works as a Data Analyst for Survey Monkey since March 2016. Prior this he was a Sales Operations Specialist for almost a year in the same company located in Palo Alto, California.
- He started his career in IT as a Research Assistant in UC Santa Cruz Economics Department since 2013.
Well, we wish this former actor best wishes for his future endeavors and if the situation favors we hope him to see on screens too.
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