Coco

Nicole Natalie Austin (born March 17, 1979), commonly known as Coco Marie, Coco-T, and Coco, is an American actress, dancer, glamour model and web personality. She is best known for her marriage to rapper/actor Ice-T. Nicole was born in Palos Verdes, California. Her parents were actors who met on the set of Bonanza. She also has a younger sister Kristy Williams and a younger brother. As a small child, her brother would mispronounce his sister's name, saying "Cole Cole" or "Co-co" in place of "Nicole". Eventually family and friends also began addressing Nicole as Coco. The family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico when she was 10. She grew up as a tomboy, riding quads and playing football. Coco began dancing (jazz, tap and ballet) at six years old and was introduced to the stage early by her mother. She was involved in many productions at the Alt Theater in Albuquerque. She then moved into modeling and started entering competitions.