Her Older Brother Is a Star Basketball Player. Now She’s Sharing What It’s Really Like to Be the Sibling of a Celebrity (Exclusive)

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• In Chicago, 25-year-old Jordierae Davis leads what she calls a “Hannah Montana” double life

• By day, she works as a content and personal brand strategist for a CEO

• Off the clock, she hosts her talk show Do I Know You? and navigates life as this celebrity’s younger sister

In Chicago, 25-year-old Jordierae Davis leads what she calls a “Hannah Montana” double life. By day, she works as a content and personal brand strategist for CEOs. Off the clock, she hosts her talk show Do I Know You? and navigates life as the younger sister of NBA star Draymond Green.

Her life swings between extremes — one day she’s surrounded by private security on a plane, the next she’s hauling groceries through snowy Chicago streets. She laughs at the contrast, calling it “literally so hilarious,” and says it keeps her grounded.

Growing up in the shadow of her brother’s fame had its challenges, but Jordierae has always focused on carving her own path. She describes her personality as “larger than life” and credits Green, who plays for the Golden State Warriors, for shielding her from the constant spotlight that comes with his career.

Faith has been central to her identity. She says she draws confidence and authenticity from her beliefs, which also shape her work on Do I Know You? — a show that highlights the stories of celebrity siblings and children, giving them space to be seen as themselves rather than as extensions of their famous relatives.

“It’s still hard for me to see my brother as ‘famous’ because he’s really just my brother,” she admits. “Fans screaming his name or asking for autographs didn’t really impact me. The worst part is his schedule — when I need to call him instead of text, it’s impossible to catch him.”

“But there are so many positives, like my friends in the Warriors organization and seeing behind-the-scenes of a super exclusive world. I am certainly in a position of privilege that I will never deny,” she adds.

Social media has become a key tool for Jordierae, though she navigates it carefully.

She chooses her words thoughtfully, knowing they can never be fully taken back, but values the connection it allows her to make. Through her online presence, she’s seen how relatable her story is, even to people outside the world of celebrity.

“This has been a huge learning curve. Critics online often try to tear others down, but that’s more about them than me,” she says.

“I also think having a brother who is constantly being talked about on social media really helped me develop the skill of not caring what people think,” she adds. “I literally watch the rudest comments I’ve ever seen roll off his back like it’s nothing, and I know he doesn’t care if he’s misunderstood by strangers. I think being his younger sister has almost been a training ground in a way to not care what strangers think about me. Also, there’s so much positivity that I refuse to let the 2% negativity get to me.”

Watching her brother navigate fame without letting it affect him has taught Jordierae resilience and the power of focusing on positivity over negativity. She brings that same mindset to her show, maintaining integrity even when growth could come faster with clickbait. Her goal is always the same: to ensure guests are seen for who they are, not just their family ties.

Her advice to others is simple: know your worth and stay rooted in your identity. Don’t let relationships, careers or outside expectations define you. Jordierae hopes her story encourages others to stand confidently in their own light.

“It was so cool to see how many people resonated with this story,” she says. “Whether they have celebrity family or have experienced similar dynamics at work or with friends, it’s a universal message about respect. You shouldn’t be in a place where you’re begging for someone’s respect. Lead with kindness, and if someone doesn’t match it, rise above. As Michelle Obama says, ‘when they go low, we go high.’ ”

She laughs about how people’s assumptions reveal more about them than about her. “It’s funny when people meet me and already know who my brother is — they often say, ‘Wow, you’re so calm,’ or ‘Wow, you’re not what I expected.’ I always laugh it off, but it just proves my point: they’re projecting a perception onto me that simply isn’t mine to carry.”

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