At just 10 years old, Priah Ferguson took the world by storm when she appeared as “Erica Sinclair” on Stranger Things. And while it was mostly Priah’s talent that got her there, she also credits her parents for inspiring her acting dreams.
So, who are Priah Ferguson’s parents? Find out all about them as this article continues.
Who are Priah Ferguson’s parents?
Priah Ferguson was born to her parents, Adjua and John Ferguson. According to the star, they are the most supportive parents she could ever ask for and she considers herself lucky to have them.
But since Priah’s parents’ jobs required creativity, it was only natural that they would inspire their daughter to pursue the arts. It was Priah’s mother who first introduced her to acting, and after Priah wanted to learn more about the profession, she explained the business to her.
“I really like movies and shows that are very suspenseful, and I was like, ‘Oh, how are they on TV? How do they do this? How do they film this?’” Priah recalls.
So, after learning all about the process, Priah asked her parents if she could pursue acting seriously. Despite some skepticism, Adjua and John later took her to acting classes, and their decision eventually paid off.
After taking on a number of small roles since 2015, Priah landed her first major role in Stranger Things in 2016.
“Overdue but congratulations to my eldest daughter @priahferguson! Hopefully this explains a little more why I’ve been mia SO MUCH lately,” Adjua congratulated her daughter in 2018.
Interesting Facts: In 2022, Priah also received an offer to play Marlon Wayans’ daughter in the horror film The Curse of Bridge Hollow.
Meet Priah Ferguson Mother, Adjua Ferguson
Priah Ferguson’s mother is Adjua Ferguson. She is the child actor’s driver.
Adjua’s maiden name is “Daleon” and she also has a twin sister.
Adjua Ferguson was born in April 1977. That means she is 45 years old in 2022.
She gave birth to Priah when she was 29 years old.
Adjua Ferguson is a graphic designer. She owns a trendy and personalized party decor store called PJ Tuttles Party Décor.
According to Adjua, the idea to start her own custom party decor business began when she noticed a lack of trendy party decorations in retailers when shopping for her daughter’s birthday. So in 2012, she started PJ Tuttles Party Décor, which sells birthday items. She eventually added “boy and friend characters” and also partnered with several companies for custom packaging and delivery.
She currently offers handmade printables, assembled packages, greeting cards, accessories and designer cakes.
“Being able to create beautiful memories for black girls makes every detail worth it,” Adjua said at the beginning of her journey.
Find her shop on IG @pjtuttlesparty, Facebook @pjtuttles and Etsy @pjtuttlesparty.
Fun Fact: Adjua closed the shop for a while in 2018 because her schedule was “quite busy” at the time.
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Is Adjua Ferguson an Instagram user?
No, Adjua is not on Instagram.
Meet Priah Ferguson, John Ferguson’s father
Priah Ferguson’s father’s name is John Ferguson.
On Father’s Day, Adjua posted a photo of John with his daughters on her official IG with the caption, “Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads who are steadfast and unconditional. Special thanks to my dad and my husband, I love you both!”
John Ferguson is 44 years old in 2022, which makes him one year younger than his wife Adjua.
He received birthday wishes in May.
John is a multi-disciplinary artist, designer, and director — none of which are entertainment related.
As of 2022, he has been Design Director for Work & Co for over 2 years, “Co-Founder/Creative Director” of Bold Honey for almost 3 years, and founder of Black Bauhaus Mvmt for over 5 years.
Bold Honey was founded in January 2020 by John and his daughter Priah Ferguson. The creative company amplifies the voices, stories, and artistic merit of women and girls of color by focusing on their storytelling talents.
Likewise, Black Bauhaus Mvmt raises awareness for disadvantaged communities.
Previously, John was the Design Director of Goods & Services, LLC (May 2019 – July 2020) and Huge (April 2013 – May 2019).
Additionally, he held art director positions at Emerging Experiences at Razorfish (May 2012 – April 2013), Ogilvy & Mather (June 2011 – May 2012) and SapientNitro (September 2009 – June 2011).
Interesting Facts: John once photographed Janelle “Jane” Monáe for a good friend, the owner of Fink Mag.
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Does John Ferguson use Instagram?
Find John on Instagram @publikspace.
Related FAQs
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Are Priah Ferguson’s parents still married?
Yes, Priah’s parents got married in 2022.
The couple were married on September 19, 2005.
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How many children do Priah Ferguson’s parents have?
Priah Ferguson’s parents have two children — Priah and Jayda.
Jayda isn’t an actress, however. According to Priah, she’s more like “Erica” (her character) in Stranger Things and often takes inspiration from her.
But with that said, Priah herself is like a “little Erica.” She’s very knowledgeable about history. “Like, I know my truth, like, you can’t tell me anything. I’m very knowledgeable about acting. Like, I have my truth about acting. And I’m also knowledgeable about nails because I do my nails a lot,” she explains.
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Where do Priah Ferguson’s parents live?
As of 2022, Priah’s parents still live in Atlanta, Georgia.