- Jahil Fisher started dating Empire’s co-creator, Lee Daniels after they met at a birthday party in 2010.
- Regardless of the 12 years gap between the stylist and his partner, the lovebirds have set aside generational differences between them and have worked on a couple of projects together.
- For someone who was allegedly bullied while growing up, 52 year-old Fisher had the support of his parents to pursue his career in fashion while embracing his sexuality.
The freelance stylist Jahil Fisher has been with the American producer and director, Lee Daniels for 14 years now. Despite the 12-year age difference between the couple, the two have continued to grow in their relationship while excelling in their respective careers.
The freelance stylist used to work a Maxfield in Los Angeles before his partner asked him to quit. However, the stylist currently works at Lanvin while building his career as a producer.
Fisher and Lee Daniels are not shy of showing their affection for each other in public as they have been spotted severally hands tights at different red carpet events.
What Do You Know About The Freelance Stylist?
Jahil Fisher was to his parents on October 20, 1971. Even though he has not shared many details about his family, his Instagram account shows that he might have one sibling, a sister called Mable( Alexander) on Instagram. Together with his family, Fisher grew up in Tuscon Arizona before he later moved to Chicago to pursue his career.
According to reports, the stylist is a 2000 graduate of Amphitheater High School in Tucson, Arizona. However, his partner who was born on December 24, 1959, is the eldest son of Clara May and William Louis Daniels. He has four younger siblings.
Fisher Was Allegedly Bullied In Middle School
The stylist revealed he was bullied in middle school because he was different. Despite that, he had the support of his parents and just a few friends. Fisher reportedly did not know what the word gay meant at that time.
However, his parents knew it and so he didn’t have to come out. Fisher’s partner revealed he is still bullied on the streets which is why he is very protective of him.
Apparently, that was not the same for his partner, Daniels. The latter revealed that when he came out as gay, he did it because he disliked his father. While he was still struggling with his sexuality, his father used to beat him with an extension cord.
The Empire co-creator revealed his father, William dumped him into a trash can after he caught him wearing his mother’s red high heels. Lee’s father later died when he clocked 15.
Regarding his sexuality, Fisher’s lover has clarified that despite being gay, he is sexually fluid.
Jahil Fisher Has Worked On Quite A Number Of Films And TV Productions
As a stylist, Fisher revealed in a YouTube interview that he has had the opportunity to work as a stylist and also a creative designer for television series such as Fox’s Empire and The United States vs. Billie Holliday on Hulu.
He has also worked as a producer on the following TV series:
- The Wonder Years (2021-2022)
- Our Kind of People (2021-2022)
- The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)
The creative designer has worked on a couple of projects alongside his partner, Daniels. The latter has had a successful career in the entertainment industry ever he began his career as a casting director and talent manager.
Lee later started his own production company which had the brig break after its movie monster’s ball was a box office success. Some of the TV series and movies Fisher’s partner has worked on are:
- The Woodsman (2004)
- Shadowboxer (2006)
- Tennessee (2008)
- Precious (2009)
- Grace Hightower De Niro (2010)
- The Paperboy (2012)
- The Butler (2013)
How Did Jahil Fisher And Lee Daniels Meet?
The couple reportedly first met at the Chateau Marmont. The stylist went there for his best friend’s birthday. Lee, who sat close to the stylist and his friends sent his assistant to ask for Fisher’s number. The latter refused to give his number to the assistant insisting the Empire director come get it himself.
Eventually, the two exchanged numbers and started chatting. After a month, the lovers went on a date and the rest became history even though there is a 12-year age difference between the two of them with Daniels being the older one. While Fisher is currently 52 years while his lover is 64 years at the moment.
His Partner Has Children
Lee Daniels dated the casting director, Billy Hopkins in the past. While they were together, the two adopted Daniels’ biological niece and nephew, Clara and Liam.
At the time of the adoption, Lee Daniels and Billy Hopkins were the first same-sex couple to legally adopt a child in Pennsylvania.
Has The Stylist Been Involved In Any Controversy?
According to reports, Jahil Fisher has not been involved in any kind of controversy. However, Daniels was sued in 2018 for $5 million by Roc-A-Fella Records founder Damon Dash for owing producer credits and ownership rights to Daniels’ projects. The Roc-A-Fella founder further added that he had previously lent Fisher’s partner $2 million including his accumulated interest.
What Is Jahil Fisher’s Net Worth?
The 52-the year-old creative designer is still building his career behind the camera in Hollywood and has not revealed his income yet.
That notwithstanding, his partner reportedly has an estimated net worth of about $20 million. The Lindonwood University graduate has enjoyed a certain level of success in his career in the entertainment industry.
As part of his achievements, the director has received more than 30 awards and 30 nominations so far. Aside from his Oscar nomination for Best Director, here are some of his awards and nominations:
- 2005 Black Reel-Best Independent Film for The Woodsman(2004)
- 2010 Black Reel- Best Film for Precious(2009)
- 2002 MECCA Movie Award
- 2016 star on the walk of fame
- BAFTA Awards- 2010 Nominee for Best Film (Precious, 2009)
- AARP Movies for Grownups Awards 2021- Nominee for Best Director( The United States vs. Billie Holiday, 2021)
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