- Greg Mathis Jr. is a 35-year-old reality TV star, businessman, and Judge Greg Mathis’ son; He has worked with several notable politicians, including Jesse Jackson Jr. and Barack Obama
- The African-American TV star helped his older sister through her battle with a mental ailment
- He is gay and opened up about his sexuality on TV; He is also an LGBTQ advocate and is dating Elliot Cooper
Greg Mathis Jr. opens himself up for fame with his role in the American series, Mathis Family Matters. The 34-year-old African-American TV star has also been able to establish himself as an entrepreneur, and a man who has worked with former US president Barack Obama. Despite all of these achievements, he is best known as one of the four children of American Judge Greg Mathis.
Early Life, Age, Parents, and Siblings of Mathis Jr.
Greg Mathis Jr. was born on January 31, 1989, in Michigan, Detroit. He was born as the third child and first son of Judge Greg Mathis and Linda Reese Mathis.
He has two older sisters, Jade Mathis (born in 1985) and Camara Mathis (born in 1987). He also has a younger brother, Amir Mathis (born in 1990).
Greg grew up in a comfortable family in Detroit. In 1987, about 2 years prior to his birth, his father Mathis Sr. received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Detroit Mercy.
When Greg Jr. was 8 years old in 1995, his father became the youngest person in Detroit to be elected a district court judge for Michigan’s 36th District. For five years, he was rated in the top 5 judges in the 36th District.
Greg Mathis Jr. also grew up clouded in the fame of his father. While Mathis Sr.’s being a Judge boosted his prominence in the United States, it was when he started the TV show, Judge Mathis that he became widely acclaimed even outside the country.
This fame would also lead to the popularity of Mathis Jr.
With respect to George Jr’s education, he attended several schools in the United States, including West Hills Middle School.
What to Know About George Mathis Jr’s Career
Mathis Jr. has explored different career paths. He is into business and entertainment. He also works in the political sphere.
As an entertainer, he has appeared in Mathis Family Matters. It is a docu-series focusing on the lives of Judge Greg, his wife Linda, and other family members. Some of the younger Mathis’ famous episodes are “Meet the Parents” and “Shamans and Trolls”.
Looking at his other career, Greg Jr. has worked with several politicians and congressmen. The first congressman he worked with was Jesse Jackson Jr. – an American political activist, Baptist minister, and politician.
One of his career highlights was when he helped and represented former US president Barack Obama at a rally in 2012.
Meet Greg Mathis Jr.’s Gay Partner
Mathis Jr’s boyfriend is Elliot Cooper. He is an engineer and a graduate of Clemson University.
The men met on Valentine’s Day and Elliot first made the move before they started dating.
In the earliest time of their relationship, the lovers kept their affair private. According to Greg, they kept the relationship out of the spotlight because of the thoughts of how their community would accept it.
However, in 2022 on the Mathis Family Matters, Greg introduced Elliot as his boyfriend. Greg Jr.’s family supported him and their relationship. Ever since, the men have appeared in different public spaces together. Also, they share a YouTube channel “Greg & Elliot”.
In a bid to be together, Greg moved to Los Angeles to be with his partner after being together for a while in Washington D.C. This was revealed in Mathis Family Matters in 2022.
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Other Interesting Facts
His Parents Knew About His Sexuality While He was in College
The Detroit-born famous Judge’s son may have identified his sexuality at a younger age. Yet, it was while he was a freshman in college that his parents knew that he was gay.
Even with their awareness, Greg Mathis Jr. managed to keep it away from society until he was ready to let it out.
His Net Worth is Estimated Above $500,000
Greg Mathis Jr’s net worth is estimated above $500,000 and has recorded his wealth mostly from his career in the entertainment industry as well as his career in the political sphere.
While it may not be easy to point out his exact earning as a reality TV star, sources claim that reality stars in America can earn up to an average of $83,000 per annum.
In a similar vein, he is the son of a wealthy Judge Greg Mathis whose net worth is estimated at $20 million. He has earned from his career as a judge, and producer of shows such as Just Keke (2014), American Gangster: Trap Queens (2021), and his reality show Mathis Family Matters (2022).
He has also been featured as an actor in CornerStone (2011) and Madea Goes to Jail (2009).
He Helped His Sister Through Depression
Greg’s older sister Jade Mathis is an attorney and public speaker. She was diagnosed with clinical depression. Inasmuch as her entire family supports her in different ways, Jade opened up about Greg and his partner’s help.
According to her, Greg and Elliot have been her rock, especially while they were in D.C.
Upon their return to Los Angeles, Greg also moved into the same home with Elliot and Jade.
