Who is Maureen Blumhardt? All About Charles Barkley’s Wife

Maureen Blumhardt is the wife of Charles Barkley, the NBA legend. Born January 15, 1960, the 64-year-old Maureen Blumhardt is an American former model and philanthropist who has been married to Barkley since 1989 which is over three decades ago, and their union has been going strong ever since. They have a beautiful daughter named Christiana Barkley, who was born in the same year they got married.

Summary of Maureen Blumhardt’s Bio

  • Full name: Maureen Blumhardt Barkley
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of birth: January 15, 1960
  • Maureen Blumhardt’s Age: 64 years old
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricon
  • Ethnicity: Caucasian
  • Nationality: American
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Religion: Christianity
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Maureen Blumhardt’s Husband: Charles Barkley
  • Maureen Blumhardt’s Children: Christiana Barkley
  • Maureen Blumhardt’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 2 inches
  • Maureen Blumhardt’s Height in Centimeters: 157.48cm
  • Maureen Blumhardt’s Weight: 50kg
  • Maureen Blumhardt’s Net worth: $1 million
  • Body measurements in inches: 37-27-37 inches
  • Famous for: Being Charles Barkley’s Wife
  • Twitter: @MaureenBlumhardt

Maureen Blumhardt was Born 64 Years Ago

Maureen Blumhardt is 64 years old as she was born on the 15th of January 1960 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn. While the identity of her parents is not known, the ex-model is Caucasian by ethnicity and American by nationality.

Information on her family background is not public. There are no details of where she grew up, if she has siblings, or where she received her basic education. We, however, do know that she attended Villanova University. After graduation from the university, she went on to bag another degree from Columbia Journalism School.

Maureen Blumhardt and Charles Barkley First Met in a Restaurant

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Maureen Blumhardt, Charles, and Christiana Barkley (Image Source)

Charles and Maureen are so perfectly cut for a great couple that one might think there was never a time they were not a couple. Well, there was; prior to the 1980s.

Although the time of their first meeting has not been revealed, it is known that they first met in Philadelphia at the City Avenue Restaurant. When they met, Blumhardt was juggling a career in modelling and working as a legal aide while Barkley had just begun his professional NBA career, playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Reports about their first meeting vary and this variance in the accounts of their meeting can be hinged on the fact that when they had their wedding in 1989, they kept the marriage under wraps, so, not a lot is known of how they first met.

Maureen Became Charles Barkley’s Wife After A Secret But Controversial Marriage

At the time when the two met, it was entirely not normal to find interracial couples, as a result of the racial tension of the 80s and 90s. Considering this, they kept their relationship away from the knowledge of the public and when it was time to get married, it was also done in private.

They got married in 1989. The marriage was viewed by many in the Philly area as unpopular and controversial, hence, they decided not to make it a thing of the public even into the 90s. It was not until much later that they were comfortable with telling people they were married and even when they did, they were still subjected to questions.

Regardless of the problems they faced with the public based on their racial differences, both of them found a way to weather all storms that may have come their way in the course of their marriage. Maureen Blumhardt and Charles Barkley got married at a courthouse in a quiet affair and have remained married for over three decades. On the controversy that came with their marriage, they have remained mum.

They Have A Daughter Together

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Maureen Blumhardt and Christiana Barkley (Image Source)

Their marriage has produced one child, a daughter- Christiana Barkley who was given birth to in 1989, the same year the couple got married. They have mostly managed to keep their daughter away from public life.

Christiana went to Villanova University from where she graduated and after that, went to Columbia Journalism School. She might be the daughter of a great basketball star and model, but she did not follow the path of either of her parents. Nonetheless, she is a huge fan of basketball.

A complete lookalike of her father, Christiana is a fan of Villanova, which makes sense as she graduated from the college. Because of this, her father was seen cheering for the team in the NCAA title game. Although there were those who believed his support for the team was because of his strained relationship with legendary basketball star Michael Jordan, he revealed it was because Villanova was the alma mater of his daughter who lives and dies for the game and supports the team. His excitement was mostly for his daughter than even for the team.

Blumhardt Changed The Life Of Her Husband

The life of Charles has not always been this stable. In the past, he has had to deal with some personal problems, including drug and gambling addiction. On a particular night, he revealed that he made over $700,000 on gambling, although it has cost him even more; over $2.5 million in a few hours and more than $10 million in years.

He continued to live in denial despite the huge price he has had to pay for his addiction. The one who would pull through and help him was his own wife, Maureen Blumhardt. She offered him the needed support until he got over the problems.

Finally, she was the one who got him to start thinking about marriage. Before their paths crossed, the then-rising NBA star was opposed to the idea of marriage but as soon as he met the right woman in Maureen, he decided it wouldn’t be a bad idea after all.

Maureen Blumhardt Is More Than Just The Wife Of A Famous Baller

It is no secret, as already pointed out, that the fame of Maureen Blumhardt, or Maureen Barkley as she is mostly known, is majorly tapped from her husband of more than 30 years. However, beyond just being the better half of the former basketball powerhouse who revealed his wife has changed his life entirely, Maureen also has a life of her own.

She once had a career as a model and legal aid. Her career as a model did not go very far, as she did not get established or popular before she finally drew the curtains.

One of the few things that Maureen Blumhardt has been willing to reveal about herself is her philanthropy, and this is most likely because she has no say in how people talk about the good she does. Her honorary membership at the charity group Fresh Start Women’s Foundation is one of the testimonies of how willing she is to give back to society.

What Is Maureen Blumhardt’s Net Worth

Maureen Blumhardt has a net worth estimated at around $1 million. She made this from her business and modeling career. Blumhardt can live a very comfortable life not just as a result of her work but also for being the wife of a man who made the list of the fifty greatest NBA players of all time.

Charles Barkley has an estimated ‎net worth of $50 million, which he has made from his playing career, endorsement deals, as well as his present career as a sports analyst.

Maureen Blumhardt Has a Great Sense of Humour

For a woman who lives under the radar, Maureen Blumhardt seems to have found a way to have an interesting social media experience on Twitter.

Although she does not have as many followers as you would expect of a celebrity, she makes use of her Twitter handle for humorous purposes. A quick scroll through her timeline will reveal a woman who has a very good sense of humour.

Maureen Blumhardt Body Measurements

Maureen Blumhardt’s height is listed at 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm). She would be regarded as short by any metric but was still able to have a career as a model – an industry where the average female is 5 feet 9 inches tall.

Her weight and body measurements, on the other hand, is 50 kg and 37-27-37 inches.

FAQs

1. How Old is Maureen Blumhardt?

Maureen Blumhardt was born on January 15, 1960, making her 64 years old. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.

2. How tall is Maureen Blumhardt?

Maureen Blumhardt is not very tall as her height is listed at 5 feet 2 inches.

3. Who is Maureen Blumhardt’s Husband?

Maureen Blumhardt’s husband is Charles Barkley, an American retired professional NBA player and sports analyst for TNT and CBS Sports.

4. Does Maureen Have Any Kids?

Maureen Blumhardt and her husband, Charles Barkley, have one daughter – Christiana Barkley. She was born in December 1989.

5. What Does Maureen Blumhardt Do For a Living?

Blumhardt is a businesswoman. In her younger days, she was a famous model who took on numerous jobs that saw her appear in several advertisements.

Obianuju O
Obianuju O
With over several years of professional writing experience, I consider myself an expert storyteller with a passion for connecting with audiences through the power of words. I specialize in creating engaging content for biographies, entertainment websites and other forms of visual media.

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