- Daughter of Oscar winning actor Sidney Poitier and Joanna Shimkus.
- Her father is of Afro-Bahamian descent. Her mother is of Lithuanian and Irish ancestry.
- Featured as one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in 2001.
- Graduated from New York University.
- Sydney is the daughter of two actors, Sidney Poitier and Joanna Shimkus.
- Has a daughter (b.late 2014-early 2015) with her husband Dorian Heartsong.
- Sister of Anika Poitier.
- Niece of Cyril Poitier.
- Granddaughter of Evelyn Poiter, and Reginald James Poiter.
- Aunt of Guyaine Marie-Rose Gouraige, Gabrielle Maire Therse Gouraige, Etienne Poitier Gouraige, Emmanuel Gouraige, Palona DiMonriva, and March Poiter DiMonriva.
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