The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. And that can be said in the case of Nikki Majors. While the name Nikki majors may not ring a bell if you don’t have a photographic memory or keep up with the Majors, Lee Majors should. Nikki Majors is the daughter of the celebrated American sweetheart Lee Majors. He is an actor and an avid footballer in his younger years. She was born in the limelight and, just like her parents, made a name for herself. Nikki Majors might not be as famous as her father, but she’s made her mark in the film industry.
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Early Life
Nikki Loren Majors was born on February 15th, 1988, in Los Angeles, California. If you are gaga about astrology and zodiac signs, it might interest you to know that Nikki is an Aquarius. She is the eldest daughter of the famous veteran actor Lee Majors and his ex-wife, Karen Velez. For schooling, Nicki attended Fort Lauderdale School. She is currently 5 feet 4 inches, weighing in at approximately 50kg, with auburn brown hair and stark brown eyes. Nikki Majors showed a keen interest in acting, fashion, and modeling from a young age.
Family Background
Nikki Loren Majors was gifted to American sweetheart Lee Majors and his ex-wife Karen Velez. Lee Majors was a household name in the 1970s famously known for playing Colonel Austin in the T.V. action series the Six Million Dollar Man by A.B.C. He made his breakout performance in the series The Big Valley (1965–1969), where he portrayed the character of Heath Barkley. He is also recognized for appearing in A.B.C.’s The Fall Guy (1981–1986), where he played Colt Seavers. The veteran actor also had career-defining moments as a supporting role in the films Trojan War (1997), The Brothers Solomon (2007), Out Cold (2001), Big Fat Liar (2002). Aside from film, he is also an adept voice actor. He voiced the character “Big” Mitch Baker in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, a famous 2002 video game. Standing at a whopping 82 years old, Lee Majors still making it big in the film industry, proving yet again that age is just a number.
On the other hand, her mother, Karen Velez, was a Puerto Rican model who worked with Playboy. In the Playboy issue of December 1984, she became the Playmate of the Month and later was crowned Playmate of the Year in 1985. In addition, Karen Velez has appeared in several Playboy videos special edition publications. She was the feature model on the cover of the very first issue of Playboy’s Playmate Review. She is currently a master hypnotist and a certified hypnotherapist.
She has twin younger brothers, Dane Luke Majors and Trey Kulley, who dominate their niches in the spotlight. Trey Kulley is a model working for The Source, while the twin brother was featured in the 2017 horror movie Severed Road. Dane Majors also appeared in the 2020 thriller film Alone as Luke’s character.
She also has an elder half-brother born in 1962 to Lee Majors’ first wife, Kathy Robinson. He is named after his father and goes by Lee Majors Jr or Lee Majors II. He appeared in his father’s career-shaping film The Return of the Six-Million-Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman (1987) as Jim Castillan. He has also appeared in movies like Ice Cream Man (1995), directed by Norman Apstein, Bionic Showdown: The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman (1989), and The Fosters(2011).
Unfortunately, she lost her beloved paternal grandparents, Carl and Alice Yeary, to accidents. The former was involved in a work accident. At a later time, the latter died in a car accident.
Career
If her enthusiasm as a child is anything to go by, Nikki Majors was born a star. Being born to famous parents gave her the privilege of being introduced to the spotlight from a tender age. She debuted at just four years old as a child actor. She later made appearances in notable T.V. shows and movies like The Parkers and Whitney Briggs, a sitcom series. However, she is primarily famous for her role in the hit series P.S.I. Luv U (1991) and Keaton’s Cop, a film produced in 1990.
In addition to being a talented actress. Nikki Majors is also a model who, just like the mother, posed for a “Playboy” Cyber Club pictorial in March 2008 that was titled “Playmate Daughters.”
When she isn’t acting or modeling, she is being philanthropic. Nikki Majors supports the Starkey Hearing Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides hearing aids to people on a global scale. She also participates in the organization, as she has traveled to various destinations to help those in need.
Even though the actress is a household name, she leads a highly private life with no social media presence. Nikki Majors is currently married, but little is known about her husband and children. She is married to Paul Caplinger, and they have been blessed with one child. So could she have shied away from the spotlight?
Net worth
While the accurate value of Nikki Majors’ assets remains unknown, it is estimated at 900k dollars as of 2021. This was amassed thanks to her proficiency in acting and modeling.
In Conclusion
Nikki Majors has shown that she was born to be a star from a younger age. She followed in her father’s acting career as a child actor and appeared in films like P.S.I. Luv U (1991). She also followed in her mother’s footsteps and posed for Playboy Magazine in her younger years.
And while she may not have scratched the surface compared to her father, she has worked hard to make a name for herself. She is an avid actor, model, and renowned fashionista and philanthropist who helps give hearing aids to people in need globally. A true legend, if I dare say so.
