Coco Fausone is a famous American yoga instructor and entrepreneur. She is popular for marrying Reno Wilson, a well-known American actor, comedian, and voice actor known for his role in movies such as Mike and Molly and Transformers: Age of Extinction.
Biography and Early Life
Coco Fausone was born on March 29, 1974, in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Now 51 years old, she grew up in the world of movement and dance thanks to her mother, Patsi Simon, who worked as a dance instructor creating cheer choreography for children.
Fausone attended Alexander Hamilton High School, graduating in 1992, while participating in the dance and cheerleading teams. She continued her education by earning a bachelor’s degree in communication from Los Angeles City College. Later, she expanded her skill set by studying recording engineering at UCLA Extension from 2005 to 2007.
Professional Career
Fausone began her career in the fitness industry in 1997, channelling her lifelong passion for movement into instruction. Her early career encompassed diverse roles that not only built her expertise but also established valuable connections within the industry. She choreographed routines for the Santa Barbara City College cheer team, taught dance at her alma mater, Alexander Hamilton High School, and developed creative movement programs for children.
Her breakthrough came in 2011 when Warner Bros. Entertainment hired her as yoga choreographer for “Mike & Molly,” the CBS sitcom starring her husband, Reno Wilson.
From 2011 to 2017, Fausone spent six years as an instructor at YAS Fitness Centre in Los Angeles, teaching both spin and yoga classes while also designing sports apparel. During this period, she became certified by the Yoga Alliance, earning credentials that validated her expertise in the field.
In 2015, she launched a home yoga services venture, providing personalised sessions in clients’ homes with goal tracking and wellness coaching. She operated this model for two years before going into studio ownership.
In 2017, Fausone founded The Cycling Pigeon. Notably, her daughter, Deni Wilson, joined as a spin instructor after graduating from UC Santa Barbara in 2023, potentially creating a second generation in the family fitness business.
Beyond studio ownership, Fausone has served as CFO of Babe Wilson Entertainment since 2014, the production company founded by her husband. Her LinkedIn profile confirms that she continues to hold this position as of August 2025.
Personal Life
Coco Fausone married actor Reno Wilson on July 6, 1998, following their first date on January 28, 1996. As of November 2025, they have been married for 27 years and 4 months, a remarkable duration in the entertainment industry, which is often characterised by unstable relationships.
Reno Wilson, born Roy Wilson on January 20, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York, changed his name to honour his father, who died when Wilson was four years old.
Wilson actively promotes The Cycling Pigeon on social media, where he has over 104,000 followers on Instagram. On their 22nd anniversary, Wilson posted: “22 years. Riding with you through time and all of its moments is amazing,”.
Children and Family
Fausone and Wilson raised two children who inherited their parents’ work ethic and creative interests. Their daughter Deni Wilson was born on October 20, 2001, and stands 6’2″ tall. She pursued volleyball at elite levels, attending Notre Dame High School in the Los Angeles area, where she was named Athlete of the Year.
Their son, Renzo Wilson, was born on September 10, 2004, and is currently 21 years old, pursuing studies in film and media studies.
The family resides in Big Bear, California, where they enjoy outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, and mountain sports.
Fausone’s sister, Gamynne Guillotte, took a different professional path, earning an M.Arch. from Southern California Institute of Architecture and a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College.
Net Worth
Fausone’s estimated net worth ranges from $250,000 to $800,000 according to various sources, though specific figures remain undisclosed. Income streams include The Cycling Pigeon’s operations, her CFO salary, private yoga sessions, online class subscriptions, and, historically, her work in sportswear design. =
Her husband’s estimated net worth is $1 million to $ 2 million, accumulated over decades of steady work in television, film, voice acting, and video games.
The family sold a Glassell Park property in September 2021 for $1.6 million (purchased for $1.3 million in 2018) and previously sold a Mount Washington bungalow for $1.217 million in 2016.