Meet Dia Nash – Facts about Niecy Nash's Daughter Who Played Her Child in 'Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story'

Dia Nash has a famous mother, but the young actress is already making her path to success. The daughter of renowned actress Niecy Nash has been featured in several series products after making her debut in 2003 when she was just four years old.

Her mother, whose real name is Carol Denise Betts, is a television host, actress, and comedian who works mainly in the television industry. She has been nominated for and awarded various accolades, including a Satellite Award and NAACP Image Award.

Dia has had many life-changing experiences, two of which involve her mother. The first was when her parents divorced when she was still very young. The second was her mother's marriage to Jessica Betts in 2020.

Who Is Dia Nash?

Dia La Ren Nash was born in Los Angeles, California, on September 28, 1999, which makes her a Libra. The power of her zodiac sign is visible in the charm that she exhibits in her life, as seen on her social media accounts.

Dia made her first appearance on screen when she had a cameo in the second season of "Reno 911!" She made that appearance in 2003 when she was still four years old. Hence, her acting career began at a very tender age.

She had to wait a long time for her second gig, which came 17 years later in "Never Have I Ever" in 2020. She also made a single appearance in that series which also features her mother and older sister, Donielle.

Dia Played Her Mother's Daughter in Dahmer

The most she has been involved in a TV series thus far has been the four appearances she made in "Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story." The show is a TV mini-series that was released on Netflix in 2022. It tells the story of the Milwaukee Monster from his victims' point of view.

After being married and getting divorced two times to men, many were surprised when Dia's mother, Niecy Nash, announced that she would be getting married to Jessica Betts.

In that series, she portrays Sandra Smith, the daughter of Glenda Cleveland, whose character is played by her mother. This was the third time she had participated in a television project that included her mother, but it was the first time she had appeared in multiple episodes.

Dia Is on Good Terms with Her Father

Before Dia's mother became famous, she married Dia's father, Don Nash, in 1994. They were together for 13 years before they divorced in 2007. At that time, they had three children together, Dominic being the eldest and only son, followed by daughters Donielle and Dia. After their divorce, her mother said:

“My first marriage was to a pastor, and with that divorce, I lost my husband, my pastor, and my church, just like that.”

However, Dia and her father have managed to maintain a good relationship even after the divorce. Dia is the youngest of their children and was only eight years old when her parents separated. The split did not affect her relationships with her parents, as she has remained close to both.

Dia Insisted Her Mother Identify Herself

After being married and getting divorced two times to men, many were surprised when Dia's mother, Niecy Nash, announced that she would be getting married to Jessica Betts. The news was even more surprising to her youngest daughter, who was confused about how her mother identified.

While appearing on the Tamron Hall Show, Niecy said her Dia had been adamant about knowing how her mother identified after the news of her relationship with Betts broke out. And even though she didn't seem to know what to label herself, her daughter kept insisting on the need to have an identity. In her response, she exclaimed:

"And I was like, 'Girl, I'm more confused now than I was before this. I don't know. If I have to coin it in the moment, I would say I'm Jess-sexual.'"

What advice did Dia's mother give her?

Dia and Niecy Nash have a strong bond that makes them interact more like friends than a guardian and her child. In their interactions, her mother has taught her a few important lessons about life. She declared:

"[My mother taught me] 1. Never give up on love… 2. Believe people when they tell you who they are the first time. 3. Why have one when you can have three!"

Despite the striking physical similarities she had with her famous mother and following in her mother's footsteps career-wise, Dia is trying to make her own path to success. Hopefully, she will get more opportunities to continue climbing the ladder in the entertainment industry and creating a more significant impact like her mother.

In her personal life, she has a good relationship with both her parents, even after their divorce. Although she was a bit surprised and confused when her mother married Jessica Betts, she seemed to fully support her mother and learn a few valuable lessons from her.