Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Brandi Maxiell (maiden name Brandi Duncan) is best known as the star of the reality show Basketball Wives LA (BBWLA) & as the wife of professional basketball player Jason Maxiell.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Brandi was raised by a single mother, Terri Duncan. She was born on May 21, 1983, in Dallas, Texas.
- She graduated from the University of North Texas in 2007 with a degree in business.
- She tied the knot with Jason Maxiell in August 2010 and had their firstborn in November 2011. They met while they were in high school. She hopes to have a second child in the near future.
Cancer Battle :
- When she was 24 years old, Brandi was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Several doctors had dismissed her earlier due to her non-history and young age before she was eventually diagnosed properly.
- She declared herself cancer-free after surgery and chemotherapy in 2008.
- Her then-fiancé shaved his head as a sign of solidarity for her and raised awareness about the disease.
- Due to her ovarian cancer, she was projected not to be able to have any children. However, advanced technology infertility centers in Los Angeles allowed her to bear her child.
- Since surviving cancer, she has been giving motivational talks around the USA to encourage women going through the same ordeal.
Reality TV Career Controversies :
- In 2016, Brandi, Malaysia & several other cast members were fired from the show by executive producer Shaunie O’Neal. She had apparently tried to get Brandi fired for the last 3 seasons.
- They were brought back again in 2017 due to the lack of drama. Brandi’s comeback into the show increased the number of viewers by about 3.79 million.
- She was initially reluctant to go back onto the show because her grandmother passed away in December 2016. She was close to her and went to church every Sunday with her.
Interesting Facts, Height & Measurements :
- Runs a salon called the Midway Salon & Suites.
- Has been featured in many variety shows, including The Arsenio Hall show.
- Enjoys pickles together with a Now and Later candy.
- Loves cooking, and always has a can of strawberry soda or Dr Pepper at night.
- Likes fragrances from Yankee Candle home fragrances, and takes bubble baths when she feels cold.
- She doesn’t like to take selfies as she does not know how to pose.
- During her younger years, she tells everyone that she is the cousin of Brandy Norwood because they have similar names.
- She has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and keeps her house neat and tidy at all times, especially the kitchen.
- Hates texting, hates doing laundry, and hates that she is stubborn.
- Brandi falls asleep in car rides almost every time.
- Wrecked her grandmother’s car when she was only four years old.
- Good friends with fellow Basketball Wives LA star Malaysia Pargo.
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