Kate Henshaw Biography, Age, Daughter, Married, Husband, Birthday – How Old is Kate Henshaw?

Kate Henshaw is a Nigerian Nollywood actress and model known for remaining young and beautiful despite her advancing age.

The actress is currently topping the trends due to celebrating yet another birthday. Nigerians are once more marvelling at the actress’s refusal to grow.

Kate Henshaw Biography

Kate Henshaw-Nuttall is a Nigerian actress, politician, and fitness enthusiast born on July 19, 1971, in Cross River State, the oldest of four children born to Mr and Mrs Henshaw.

The future star Nollywood star attended St. Mary private school in Ajele, Lagos for her primary education, and later Federal Government Girl College, Calabar for her secondary school education.

Henshaw then moved on to the School of Medical Lab Science, LUTH (Lagos University Teaching Hospital) in Lagos where she studied Medical Microbiology. Her degree later landed her employment at the Bauchi State General Hospital.

Prior to her venturing into acting, Kate Henshaw worked as a model, featuring in various commercials including a print and television advert for Shield deodorant.

She got her start into Nollywood after auditioning for the lead role in the 1993 movie ‘When the Sun Sets’. She landed the role and performed magnificently, ensuring her break into the industry.

Since then, Henshaw has starred in over a century of Nollywood movies with big titles such as Chief Daddy, The Wives, Games Men Play, Scars of Womanhood, and Roti.

In 2008, Kate won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the movie Stronger than Pain.

The actress is also a brand ambassador for several companies, such as Blessing perfumes, Onga seasoning, Samsung Mobile Division, and Glo.

In September 2012, Henshaw along with Dan Foster was selected as a judge in the reality show Nigeria Got Talent. In 2013, Henshaw along with Banky W was made the brand ambassador for Samsung Mobile Division and in January 2019, Kate was selected to be among the 50 judges that will take part in the CBS International Talent Show called The World’s Best. Henshaw was also a brand ambassador for the giant telecommunication company Glo.

Kate Henshaw married British-born Roderick James Nuttal from 1999 to 2011, and they have a daughter together. She is also a fitness guru and a social advocate.

Kate Henshaw has been honored as a member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by the Nigerian government for her achievements in art and advocacy in 2011.

In 2014, Henshaw tried her hands at politics when she ran for the Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal constituency under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). She ended up losing the primary election to Rt. Hon Essien Ayi. She was later appointed as Special Adviser Liaison Lagos by the Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade in December 2015.

Kate Henshaw’s age is one of the most enduring mysteries of Nollywood. Every year by the time she celebrates her birthday, there are tons of people out there asking how old is Kate Henshaw?

On July 19th 2023, Kate Henshaw celebrated her 52nd birthday. So Henshaw is 52 years of age.

Kate Henshaw is one of the most popular and respected actresses in Nigeria and has won many awards and accolades for her work. She is also known for her beauty, grace, and youthful appearance.

Kate Henshaw Age – How Old is Kate Henshaw?

Kate Henshaw was born on July 19th, 1971 in Calabar, Cross Rivers State Nigeria. That makes her 52 years of age as Kate Henshaw celebrated her 52nd birthday on July 19th 2023.

Hence if you’re wondering how old is Kate Henshaw now? The answer is 52 years old.

Kate Henshaw Married

Another common question about Henshaw is – is Kate Henshaw married?

Kate Henshaw married a British-born man named Roderick James Nuttal, who is the CEO of Ledrop Nigeria Limited. They got married in 1999 and had a daughter named Gabrielle Nuttal in 2000.

However, they divorced in 2011 after 12 years of marriage, due to allegations of infidelity from both sides.

From 1999 to 2011, Kate Henshaw remained married to Roderick James Nuttal. Their marriage was considered one of the strongest and enduring marriages in showbiz. However, there was a huge shock in 2011 when news of their divorce hit the internet.

According to speculations, Kate Henshaw husband Roderick was having an affair with his secretary, Angela Gordon. Kate was apparently already suspicious of this affair and decided to suprise her husband at his place of work.

Kate Henshaw shockingly met the man she had married in a compromising position with his secretary and from then on, her marriage was over.

However, more twist and turns where to come!! Henshaw was then accused of infidelity herself. According to reports, Roderick accused Kate of having an affair with some famous people in both politics and showbiz, the two fileds she dabbles in.

Irrespective of who cheated on whom, the duo separated in 2011. Henshaw and her husband welcomed on daughter whilst married, Gabrielle Nuttal.

Kate Henshaw has not remarried since then and she has focused on her career, fitness, and social advocacy.

Husband

Who is Kate Henshaw husband? Kate Henshaw’s husband is British citizen Roderick James Nuttall.

Kate Henshaw husband Roderick James Nuttall also known as Rod, is a British-born business executive who is the managing director of Ledrop Nigeria Limited, a company that imports, markets, and distributes premium spirits in Nigeria.

Some of the brands that Ledrop Nigeria Limited distributes are Jack Daniels and Piper Heidsick Champagne.

He married Kate Henshaw in 1999 and they had a daughter named Gabrielle Nuttal in 2000. However, their marriage ended in 2011 after 12 years, due to allegations of infidelity from both sides.

He has since remarried and moved on with his life. He is not very active on social media and prefers to keep a low profile.

fawn over the photographs of the mother and daughter.

The duo wore white outfits and sported an afro hairdo, highlighting their resemblance.

Kate Henshaw Instagram

Kate Henshaw is on Instagram @k8henshaw

Net Worth

Kate Henshaw net worth is estimated to be about $1 million.

As already stated, Henshaw is a Nigerian actress, singer, model, TV personality, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has appeared in over 200 Nollywood movies and won many awards for her roles.

She is also a brand ambassador for several companies and a former political aspirant.

Kate Henshaw’s sources of wealth or income are from her acting career, endorsements, and other ventures. She is one of the most successful and respected actresses in Nigeria and Africa and has accumulated wealth commensurate with that.

Movies

Below is a list of movies and tv shows featuring Kate Henshaw.

Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke (2022): A comedy sequel where the Beecroft family are ready to spend all of Chief Daddy’s inheritance, but not if the CEO of his company has anything to do with it.

Seeking Refuge (2022): An action movie where Henshaw plays a goddess reincarnated as a human to avenge her sister’s death.

Nine (2023): A thriller where Kate plays a homicide detective who must track down a witchcraft-related killer before supernatural warfare is unleashed on Earth.

4th Republic (2019): A political drama where Henshaw plays a gubernatorial candidate who challenges the corrupt system after a rigged election.

The Ghost and the House of Truth (2019): A mystery where Kate plays a counsellor who helps a grieving mother find her missing daughter.

New Money (2018): A comedy where Henshaw plays the wife of a billionaire who dies and leaves his fortune to his illegitimate daughter.

Chief Daddy (2018): A comedy where Henshaw plays one of the many beneficiaries of a wealthy patriarch who dies and leaves behind a chaotic family.

Roti (2017): A drama where Kate plays a mother who loses her son to a rare medical condition and later encounters his lookalike.

Stronger Than Pain (2007): A drama where Henshaw plays a woman who suffers from domestic violence and finds solace in another man.