Who is Toriah Lachell, Jayson Tatum’s ex and mother to his son?

Who is Toriah Lachell, Jayson Tatum’s ex and mother to his son?

Ciku Njuguna, Adrianna Simwa
updated at May 2, 2024 at 8:07 AM

Several well-known athletes have been known to sire children out of wedlock, and one of them is three-time NBA All-Star, Jayson Tatum. The NBA player is known for his relationship with his ex-baby mama, Toriah Lachell. She is a certified professional hairstylist and entrepreneur from the United States of America.

Toriah Lachell Mimms posses for a photo
Toriah Lachell Mimms posses for a photo. Photo: @thecurlbarboston (modified by author)
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Toriah Lachell gained immense popularity for being Jayson Tatum’s ex-girlfriend. Her ex-boyfriend is an American professional basketball player, playing for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Toriah and her ex-boyfriend share a son.

Profile summary

Full name

Toriah Lachell Mimms

Gender

Female

Date of birth

20 February 2000

Age

24 years (as of 2024)

Zodiac sign

Pisces

Place of birth

St Louis, Missouri, United States of America

Current residence

Boston, United States

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

African-American

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height

5'7" (176cm)

Weight

130lbs (59 kgs)

Body measurements

35-2838 inches (89-74-97 cm)

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Father

John Gibbs

Mother

Julie Gibbs

Relationship status

Single

Children

1

School

McCluer North High School

College

Cosmetology School

Profession

Beautician businesswoman

Net worth

$2 million

Who is Toriah Lachell?

Lachell is a well-known American hairstylist and the owner of The Curl Bar Boston. Toriah Mimms Lachell was born to Julie Gibbs in St Louis, Missouri, in the United States of America, on 21st February 2000. She was raised by her stepfather, John Gibbs.

How old is Toriah Lachell?

As of 2024, Toriah Lachell's age is 24 years old. Her zodiac sign is Pisces.

Education

Toriah attended McCluer North High School. As an athlete, she played soccer and softball. In 2013, she was named to the McCluer North soccer roster and played in position 9.

She took the same number in 2014 when she was named to the school's softball team. In her Instagram bio, she described her varsity sporting days as the GOAT.

She later enrolled in a Cosmetology School in Boston in 2017 and graduated in 2018. Heavy reported that Deuce was born two weeks after Mimms enrolled in the cosmetology program.

Mimms, who is a Deva Curl certified and Reza Cut certified hair stylist, told fans on her salon's Instagram account,

I pride myself in being the best and continuing my education.
Top 5 facts about Toriah Lachell
Top 5 facts about Toriah Lachell. Photo: @thecurlbarboston (modified by author)
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Where did Jayson Tatum meet Toriah Lachell?

Jayson and Toriah apparently started dating in high school. Jayson attended Chaminade College Preparatory School in St. Louis, where he met his ex-girlfriend Toriah Lachell.

On December 6, 2017, the couple welcomed their baby, Jayson Christopher Tatum Jr., also known as Deuce. Jayson and Toriah split up shortly after the birth of Deuce. Despite the fact that they are no longer together, they co-parent their son.

In an in depth with Graham Bensinger interview, Tatum shared his fears of becoming a father at a critical time in his basketball career. News of Lachell's pregnancy came just as he finished his sophomore year and two months before the NBA draft. He said,

I was incredibly selfish. I was more worried about getting drafted than becoming a father.
My whole life, I had dreamed about going to the NBA, and the best day of my life was two months away. I did not tell anyone, including my teammates and the coaches. I did not want it to impact where I got drafted.”

Since then, Deuce has become a permanent fixture next to his dad on game days. He has been termed as the Boston Celtics' unofficial mascot, complete with his own fans.

In an interview with NBC, he later said,

"I am starting this new chapter in my career. I just had a child. My mindset is not to sacrifice either. I am going to be the best father I can be as well as the best basketball player."

Is Toriah Lachell Jayson Tatum's wife?

Based on their social media posts, the two loving and doting parents are regularly seen with Deuce. However, the two split up soon after his birth. At the time of his son's birth, Tatum was dating Duke University volleyball player Samie Amos. As of April 2023, he is dating British singer Ella Mai.

Toriah's ex-boyfriend plays professional basketball for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball at Duke University before getting drafted by the NBA. The Boston Celtics selected him third overall in the 2017 NBA draft.

Does Toriah Lachell have custody?

Although the two have not revealed details of their split and parenting arrangements, they are both active and present in Deuce's life. Deuce regularly accompanies his father to games and has become a beloved presence on the Boston Celtics' home ground. Although there is no official information on who has custody of Deuce, several publications have named Mimms as the legal custodian.

Where is Toriah Lachell now?

Toriah is a professional hair stylist who owns The Curl Bar in Boston. On The Glow Up Effect podcast, she shared that although she initially wanted to become a teacher or counsellor, her personal journey with naturally curly hair fueled her passion for becoming a hairstylist.

Speaking on a show with The Glow Up podcast, she shared her passion for hair and her career. She said,

My love for hair began with learning to accept, embrace and love my own hair.

How tall is Toriah Lachell?

Toriah Lachell's height is 5 feet 7 inches (176 centimetres), and she weighs 130 pounds (59 kilograms). Her body measurements are 35-2838 inches (89-74-97 centimeters). Toriah has dark brown eyes and black hair.

How much is Toriah Lachell's net worth?

According to The Sportslite, Toriah Lachell's net worth is $2 million. She has acquired her wealth from her career as a businesswoman. Her ex-boyfriend, Jayson Tatum, has had a thriving basketball career, with an estimated net worth of $50 million, according to sources like Celebrity Net Worth.

Are Jayson Tatum and Ella Mai still together?

Jayson has been in a relationship with Ella, an English R&B singer and songwriter, since October 2020.

Toriah Lachell's social media

Mimms has an active social media presence on almost all popular platforms where she markets her products. Toriah Lachell's images and posts often feature adventures, vacations, and hair styling with Deuce. Toriah Lachell's Instagram is @thecurlbarboston, and she has 10.4K followers.

Toriah Lachell and Jayson Tatum have the perfect co-parenting arrangement devoid of any public drama that may cause harm to their child. The mother of one currently resides in Boston, Massachusetts, United States where she runs her business.

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Ciku Njuguna
Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with 3 year’s experience in content creation based in Kenya. She currently covers sports personnel as well as team biographies.
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Adrianna Simwa
Adrianna Simwa is a content writer at Sports Brief, where she has worked since mid-2022. She has written for many periodicals on a variety of subjects, including news, celebrities, and lifestyle, for more than three years.