Wanda Sykes' 2 Kids: Everything You Need to Know About Olivia and Lucas
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- UPDATED March 18, 2025
by Kristine Bowman
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Wanda Sykes’ kids have truly transformed her life. The comedian and her wife, Alex, welcomed their twins, Olivia Lou and Lucas Claude, on April 27, 2009. Wanda’s representative shared that the family was “happy and healthy” after their arrival, and while the couple is protective of their children, Wanda often shares stories about her twins, especially during her stand-up routines. She’s also opened up about how parenthood has changed her perspective. As she told the Washington Post in 2012, “My friends make me feel dumb now. They’re talking about Syria and Egypt, and I’m just like, ‘Oscar was out of control on Sesame Street. He was extra-grouchy today!’” Now, as Olivia and Lucas approach their 16th birthday, Wanda shared that they’re about to start learning how to drive, but she won’t be the one to teach them. “I’m not getting in the car with them! Why in the world would I risk all this to get in the car with them?” she joked. Here’s everything you need to know about Wanda Sykes’ two kids, Olivia and Lucas.
The Twins Changed Wanda’s Life
Wanda spoke about the profound impact Olivia and Lucas had on her life shortly after their birth. In an interview with Extra!, she shared, “I realized that I don’t matter for s— … It just puts everything in perspective.
Wanda Has Joked About Their Gift-Giving Skills
As a comedian, it’s no surprise that Wanda jokes about her children’s gift-giving skills. During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2016, she revealed that at seven years old, Olivia and Lucas weren’t exactly masters of gift-giving. “You have to be a good actress. That’s when you gotta turn into Meryl Streep,” Wanda said, playfully recalling how she had to act excited over their gifts. “I understand now why athletes buy their moms a house when they make it… because they really should to make up for this crap!
Parenthood Has Shifted Wanda’s Comedy Style
Since becoming a mom, Wanda’s comedy has evolved. In a 2014 interview with HuffPost, she explained, “Before, I would just talk about what’s going on in my life… now it’s a lot about the kids and the family. They just take over everything.” Parenthood has reshaped her perspective, and her stand-up routines now often reflect the joys and challenges of family life.
Crafting With Olivia and Lucas
Wanda has shared that Olivia and Lucas are big fans of arts and crafts. In 2017, she explained that she preferred crafting with them over parking them in front of the TV, as it allowed her to bond with them and “get a look into their little brains.” She jokingly added, “I’m trying to figure out ‘What do I have here? Is anyone drawing a knife?
Olivia and Lucas Are Fluent in French
Unlike Wanda, who speaks only a few words of French, Olivia and Lucas are fluent in the language, as their mom Alex is French. Wanda once joked to Steve Harvey, “You would think after nine years I’d be parlez-vousing all over the place, right?” As for her kids, “French is their first language,” she revealed, adding that she has to keep an ear out to make sure they aren’t talking about her in French!
The Twins Have Participated in Racial Justice Marches
In June 2020, Wanda shared that Olivia and Lucas joined her and Alex in attending Black Lives Matter protests following the death of George Floyd. While the kids “loved the marching part,” Wanda joked that they were “bored silly” during the stationary speeches. She also reflected on the difficulty of explaining racism to them, saying, “It’s been difficult because… I have to turn it off sometimes.
Olivia and Lucas Have Strong Connections to Their French Family
The twins not only speak French but also have a strong connection to their French family. Wanda shared that Olivia and Lucas love visiting their relatives in France, where they enjoy swimming, the beach, and spending time with their extended family.
