Natalie Nunn
David Osborn
Updated on March 12, 2026
Nunn in 2015, photo by Prphotos
Birth Name: Natalie Tynika Nunn
Place of Birth: Santa Clara, California, United States
Date of Birth: December 26, 1984
Ethnicity:
*father – African-American, Brazilian
*mother – Italian, French, Irish
Natalie Nunn is an American reality television personality. She was a castmate on Bad Girls Club and Hair Battle Spectacular.
Natalie is the daughter of Karen Ann (Maillard) and Ronald Earl Nunn, Sr. She has a brother, Ronald Earl. She has stated that she is of “half Puerto-Rican/black and Brazilian” descent. Natalie is married to football player Jacob Payne, with whom she has a daughter.
Natalie’s maternal grandfather was Alan “Sarge” Maillard (the son of August F. Maillard and Katherine Riordan). Alan was born in San Mateo, California. August, who was born in California and listed as “white,” was the son of parents from France. Katherine was also born in California and listed as “white,” and had Irish ancestry.
Natalie’s maternal grandmother was Mary Eva Vella (the daughter of Joseph Vella and Mary Larosa). Natalie’s grandmother Mary was born in San Mateo, California. Joseph was Italian. Natalie’s great-grandmother Mary was born in New York, of Italian descent.
Sources: Marriage record of Natalie’s parents –
Natalie’s maternal grandfather, Alan “Sarge” Maillard, on the 1930 U.S. Census –
Obituary of Natalie’s maternal grandfather, Alan “Sarge” Maillard –
Birth record of Natalie’s maternal grandmother, Mary Eva Vella –
Natalie’s maternal grandmother, Mary Eva Vella, on the 1940 U.S. Census –