Anansa Sims parents: Meet Beverly Johnson and Danny Sims

Anansa Sims was born to iconic model Beverly Johnson and the late record producer Matt Sims.

Danny Sims

Danny Sims was a music legend born on November 9, 1932, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA.

He rose to prominence as a music producer who not only discovered but also signed the reggae legend, Bob Marley, to a major record label deal.

Danny Sims’ contributions to the music industry are undeniable, and his impact is felt to this day.

He was previously married to Beverly Johnson and Kathleen Aron.

Danny Sims passed away on October 3, 2012, in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Beverly Johnson

Beverly Johnson is an actress, producer, and groundbreaking model.

Notably recognized for her roles in movies such as “Loaded Weapon 1” (1993), “Martin” (1992), and “Crossroads” (2002).

A trailblazer in her own right, Beverly Johnson holds the distinction of being the first African-American model to grace the cover of VOGUE magazine in 1974.

 

Her remarkable career was met with its share of challenges, as her first model agent, Eileen Ford, famously declared, “You’ll never be on the cover of Vogue.”

In response, Beverly Johnson took a bold step by joining the rival agency Wilhelmina and continued her ascent to stardom.

Beverly Johnson was previously married to Danny Sims and Billy Potter and was in a long-term relationship with actor Chris Noth.

Her courageous participation in the #MeToo movement cannot be understated.

As one of 35 women who shared their sexual harassment stories with “New York” magazine during the 2018 trial of Bill Cosby, her bravery played a pivotal role in the subsequent guilty verdict.