Bianca Belair Age, Height, Partner, Biography & More

Bianca Belair is an American professional wrestler and one of WWE’s most celebrated stars. The SmackDown performer, born Bianca Nicole Blair on April 9, 1989, is 37 years old as of 2026. Known for her strength and athleticism, she is currently on maternity hiatus after announcing her pregnancy at WrestleMania 42 in April 2026.

Who Is Bianca Belair?

Bianca Belair is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE, where she performs on the SmackDown brand. She is one of the most decorated women’s wrestlers of her generation, with a WrestleMania main-event victory, a Royal Rumble win and a record-setting Raw Women’s Championship reign on her resume. She is married to fellow wrestler Montez Ford.

Early Life & Background

Belair was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 9, 1989, and attended Austin-East Magnet High School. She competed in track and field, specializing in hurdles, at the University of South Carolina, Texas A&M and the University of Tennessee, earning All-SEC and All-American honors. A later career in CrossFit and powerlifting was ended by intercostal chondritis, a cartilage condition in her ribs. She tried out for WWE after being introduced by Mark Henry, signed on April 12, 2016, and made her NXT debut on September 29, 2016.

Career

Belair won the 2021 Women’s Royal Rumble, the second African American winner after The Rock, and then beat Sasha Banks in the Night 1 main event of WrestleMania 37 to win the SmackDown Women’s Championship, becoming one of only two women to win in a WrestleMania main event. Her 420-day Raw Women’s Championship reign was the longest in that title’s history, and she was ranked No. 1 in the PWI Women’s rankings for 2021. In May 2024 she won the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship with Jade Cargill, becoming the ninth WWE Women’s Triple Crown Champion. She is currently on maternity hiatus after announcing her pregnancy at WrestleMania 42 on April 18, 2026.

Facts About Bianca Belair

• She won the 2021 Women’s Royal Rumble, the second African American winner after The Rock.
• Her 420-day Raw Women’s Championship reign was the longest in that title’s history.
• She headlined Night 1 of WrestleMania 37, beating Sasha Banks for the SmackDown Women’s Championship.
• She was ranked No. 1 in the PWI Women’s rankings for 2021.
• She became the ninth WWE Women’s Triple Crown Champion after winning the tag titles with Jade Cargill in May 2024.

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