Kate Henshaw stunned her fans on Monday afternoon by sharing a rare photograph of herself and her daughter, Gabrielle Nuttal, whom she had kept under the wraps for more than two decades. The actress posted the photo to celebrate her beautiful daughter.
Despite not revealing the reason for the celebration, Henshaw expressed pride in being her mother.
“So proud of you, dearie. May your light keep shining brighter and brighter,” she wrote on her Instagram page with over two million followers.
Dressed in a matching white outfit and voluminous afro hair, along with beaming smiles, the mother-daughter duo looked strikingly alike. Her Instagram was quickly flooded with lofty comments from fans and colleagues applauding the Nollywood veteran for her cute snapshots.
Ahead, learn everything we know so far about the actress’ daughter, Gabrielle Nuttal:
Gabriel Nuttal is the daughter of Kate Henshaw and Rod Nuttall
Gabrielle Nuttal is the daughter of Kate Henshaw and her ex-husband, Roderick James Nuttal. Gabrielle was born in 2000 after her parents got married. Despite having a lighter complexion than her mother, Gabrielle’s resemblance to her mother is uncanny.
Although there are some speculations that the daughter lives in the UK with her father, this has not been confirmed or denied by the actress.
How old is Gabrielle Nuttal?
Gabrielle is 23 years old. She was born the following year in 2000 after her parents got married, although the exact date of her birth is unknown.
Who is Rod Nuttal?
Rod Nuttal is a British national, the father of Gabrielle Nuttal, and the ex-husband of Kate Henshaw. He keeps his family and personal life private, but records show that he is the Managing Director and CEO of Ledrop Nigeria Limited, a company that imports, markets, and distributes premium spirits in Nigeria. The company is a major distributor of Jack Daniels and Piper Heidsieck Champagne. Rod is reportedly remarried to his former secretary, Angela Gordon, whom he was accused of having an affair with while he was still married to Kate Henshaw.
Is Kate Henshaw married to Rod Nuttal?
Kate Henshaw and Rod Nuttal got married in a white wedding ceremony in 1999. Though it was one of the longest celebrity marriages in Nigeria, it ended in 2021.
Kate Henshaw divorced Rod Nuttal in 2011
The actress and her husband got divorced in 2011 due to allegations of infidelity from both sides. Rod was rumored to be having an affair with his secretary, while the actress was rumored to be having affairs with politicians and famous people in the entertainment scene. However, the exact reason for their divorce remains unknown, and the couple cited irreconcilable differences. However, she is thankful for the good times they shared and believes in moving on to new things.
After the divorce, Kate became more concerned about her daughter’s welfare than her own. She understood that children are the ones who suffer the most as a result of parental conflicts.
The “4th Republic” actress made a vow to provide her daughter with the best possible life, no matter the cost. Per the actress, her daughter is one of her most significant accomplishments in life. To keep her daughter away from the media, she decided to keep Gabrielle’s life private.
Henshaw wants her daughter to have the freedom to choose her career path when she grows up, rather than a public life that is thrust upon her. As a result, there is no public information or photographs of her daughter, not until recently.
