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About Afton Smith – Divorced Brendan Fraser, Net Worth, Children

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April 18, 2024

Martha Clifford

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Who is Afton Smith?

Afton is an American writer and former actress, but perhaps best known for being Brendan Fraser’s ex-wife. She appeared on-screen a handful of times during the late ‘80s and throughout the ‘90s, before eventually settling down to take care of her three kids, and focus on writing.

Early life

Afton Smith was born on 3 December 1967, in Long Island, New York, USA. There is little to no information about Afton Smith’s life before she met Brendan Fraser, and even after they married and she attracted more attention, she stayed adamant on keeping her upbringing and most of her family a secret, the exception being her mother, Miriam Smith, who helped write her second book. What we do know is that she attended high school in Los Angeles, and matriculated to Upper Canada College in 1985, which she graduated from in 1989 with an undisclosed degree.

Career

Actress

When it comes to her acting career, Afton mostly played supporting roles, even in later years. She made her debut in the 1987 crime drama film “Less Than Zero”, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Andrew McCarthy, directed by Marek Kanievska. A month after that movie came out, she appeared in “Once Again”, a not-so-known rom-com directed by Amin Q. Chaudhri. The most highly rated movie she was cast in was “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe”, a 1991 drama/comedy based on a novel of the same name by Fannie Flagg. Her biggest role was as Janine in Ben Stiller’s comedy drama “Reality Bites” (1994), alongside Winona Ryder. She also acted alongside her then future husband, Brendan Fraser, in the popular action adventure film “George in the Jungle” in 1997, directed by Sam Weisman.

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Her only TV debut appearance was in the episode “Party!!!” of the series “Pig Sty”, in a supporting role of ‘great looking woman’.

Writer

Her career as a writer hasn’t panned out as people had initially expected. Not long after she made her last appearance on screen, she published the book entitled “Hollywood Picks the Classics: A Guide for the Beginner and the Aficionado” on 3 November 2004. In this case, ‘judging a book by its cover’ is appropriate, since it represents a simple guide or recommendation of sorts for the best movies from 1930 to 1960.

Her second book holds much more sentiment, especially for Afton and her family. Together with her mother and Margo Smithwick, she published the book “Point to Happy: For Children on the Autism Spectrum” in 2011. She has a son of her own, Griffin, who’s been diagnosed with autism, and she wrote this book for him as well as other kids and parents in the same situation.

Personal life, ex-husband Brendan Fraser

Afton and Brendan met for the first time during a barbecue party on Independence Day (4 July) in 1993, hosted by their mutual friend and actress Winona Ryder. Soon, the two started dating and after four years became engaged, around the time they worked together on “George of the Jungle”. Not long afterwards, in September 1998 they married. They had three kids together, all two years apart. Griffin Arthur Fraser their first son, was born on 7 September 2002, followed by Holden Fletcher on 16 August 2004, and Leland Francis Fraser on 2 May 2006. After having three children, no one could have predicted that Afton and Brendan would file for a divorce only a year after their third was born.

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Who is Brendan Fraser? Early life and career

Brendan Fraser is an American-Canadian actor, probably most famous for playing the lead role of Rick O’Connell in the well-known trilogy “The Mummy”. He was born on 3 December 1968 – exactly a year after Afton – in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA to parents Carol Mary and Peter Fraser, and has three brothers, Regan, Kevin and Sean. Not only does he have dual citizenship – America as well as Canadian, he’s of Scottish, Irish, Czech, German and French-Canadian roots.

He started experimenting with acting at a small acting college in New York City, making his first appearance on screen in the 1991 movie “Dogfight”. This paved the way for him getting his first leading role, just the following year in the comedy film “Encino Man”, co-starring great actors such as Matt Damon, Chris O’Donnell, Michael Caine and Adam Sandler. His greatest commercial success by far came with his role in “The Mummy” trilogy, playing Rick O’Connell.

Brendan also made guest appearances in the TV shows “Scrubs”, “The Simpsons”, and “King of the Hill”. Another popular television show, “The Affair”, had him play the prison guard Gunther during the show’s third season. In September 2001, Brendan starred as “Brick” in the West End production of Tennessee Williams’s “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”, a three-act play adapted from the 1952 short story “Three Players of a Summer Game”.

He’s been nominated numerous times for his work on major films, and was awarded Best Actor in the Seattle International Film Festival for his role in the 1997 rom-com “Still Breathing”. Brendan won three awards for his work in the 2004 crime drama “Crash”: ‘Ensemble of the Year’ during the Hollywood Film Festival in 2005, ‘Best Cast’ by the Broadcast Film Critics Association in 2006, and a joint Screen Actors Guild Award for ‘Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture’. In March 2006, he became the first American-born actor to be inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame.

Afton Smith and Brendan Fraser’s divorce

The exact reason why Afton and Brendan divorced remains uncertain to this day. Rumors on whose fault it was that the marriage collapsed fall on both ends of the spectrum. Some speculate that Brendan had an affair with a co-star while on the set in China, others believe that Afton never truly loved Brendan to begin with. Regardless, the two parted ways at the end of 2007, but the settlement wasn’t concluded as peacefully as one would hope. Brendan was mandated to pay a monthly alimony sum of $50,000 and an additional $25,000 for child support, which comes to $900,000 annually. Although this was quite a large amount of money, Brendan managed to make ends meet for a while. However, due to health problems and bodily injuries sustained during his career, requiring expensive medical treatment, Brendan petitioned to have the payment reduced. Afton protested, claiming that Brendan had hidden assets, and that he was simply trying to avoid paying the full amount. This earned her the nickname “Gold Digger”, and despite her disapproval, the court lowered his alimony commitment.

Appearance

Afton Smith’s height is around 5ft 7ins (1.7m) and her weight is about 150lbs (68kgs). She has medium brown hair, and still looks good at the age of 54.

Net Worth

Afton has an estimated net worth of around $3 million, while Brendan Fraser’s net worth stands at about $20 million.

Martha Clifford

As an Author at Net Worth Post, I guide a dedicated team in the art of revealing the stories behind the world's most influential personalities. Fueled by a relentless curiosity and a knack for uncovering hidden stories, I immerse myself in the intricacies of our subjects' lives, weaving together accurate data and compelling narratives. My involvement spans the entire editorial process, from the seed of research to the final flourish of publication, ensuring that every article not only educates but also captivates and motivates our audience. At Net Worth Post, we are committed to providing thorough investigations into the net worth and life achievements of innovators across diverse sectors such as technology, culture, and social entrepreneurship. My method merges meticulous research with eloquent storytelling, designed to bridge the gap between our readers and the remarkable individuals who redefine our tomorrow. Through spotlighting their journeys to success, the hurdles they've surmounted, and their contributions to society, we aim to give our readers a deep and inspiring insight into the luminaries who are paving the way for progress and ingenuity in the modern era.

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Tina Ball’s Health Update: Stroke, Age, Children, Net Worth

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11 mins ago

April 18, 2024

Martha Clifford

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Who is Tina Ball?

American former college basketball player Christina Catherine ‘Tina’ Slatinsky was born in Miami, Florida USA on 11 December 1967, under the zodiac sign of Sagittarius. She’s best known for two things: for having played college basketball at California State University, Los Angeles and for being the wife of American businessman LaVar Ball.

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Education and early life

Tina’s non-celebrity American parents Robert and Catherine Slatinsky raised her in Miami as their only child, however, not a lot is known about them, because Tina respects their privacy.

She fell in love with basketball at a very early age, and began thinking about going professional while attending Alta Loma High School. Tina was the best basketball player at the school, having been a varsity four-year letter winner, and averaged 16 points and 18 rebounds per game during her time at Alta Loma.

Upon matriculating in 1986, she enrolled at California State University on a basketball scholarship, and began playing for their California State Los Angeles Golden Eagles Women.

College basketball

Tina showed great basketball skills during her time at University, from which she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 1990; she finished her college career with 935 points, 1165 field goal attempts, and 60 blocks.

As she then married and went on to have children, Tina didn’t pursue her dream of playing in Women’s National Basketball Associations (WNBA).

She’s today working at Vernon Middle School as their athletic director.

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Other works

Tina produced and starred in her family’s 2017 reality show “Ball in the Family”, which follows her, her husband and their sons’ lives.

Love life and husband

Tina met LaVar while she was still attending California State University, after he’d been transferred there from Washington State University; it was love at first sight for LaVar, who approached Tina and told her that they would be together eventually.

Tina and LaVar married in 1997, and she gave birth to their first son Lonzo Anderson Ball on 27 October of the same year; he’s today playing basketball for the Chicago Bulls of the NBA.

Tina gave birth to their second son LiAngelo Robert Ball on 24 November 1998, and he’s today playing for the Greensboro Swarm, competing with them in the NBA G League.

Their third son LaMelo LaFrance Ball followed on 22 August 2001, and he’s today playing with the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA.

Tina hasn’t mentioned other men whom she’s perhaps been with; she’s marred to LaVar Ball as of September 2022, and has three sons with him.

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Hobbies and interesting facts

Tina’s still deeply passionate about basketball, and often goes with her husband to watch live NBA games; she cheers for the Los Angeles Lakers.

She’s followed by over 1,100 people on Instagram, but has posted only 11 pictures onto her account.

Tina likes to travel, and besides having visited nearly all of the US states, she’s also been to many European countries, including France, Germany and England; her favorite city to travel to is Budapest, Hungary.

She’s a lover of animals, while dogs and dolphins are her favorites.

Tina’s favorite actors are Al Pacino and Martin Sheen, and some of her favorite movies include “Apocalypse Now”, “Scent of a Woman” and “Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse”.

Health update

Tina suffered a stroke in February 2017, which led her to develop aphasia, also known as speech impairment; it took some time for her to recover, but she was eventually back on her feet, and can again speak normally.

Height, eyes and net worth

Tina’s age is 54. Her hair and eyes are brown, her height’s 6ft 1ins (1.85m) and her weight is about 165lbs (76kgs).

Tina’s net worth’s been estimated at over $1.5 million as of September 2022, and her husband LaVar’s at more than $4 million.

Who is her husband LaVar Ball?

American businessman and former college basketball and football player LaVar Christopher Ball was born in Los Angeles, California USA, on 23 October 1967, under the zodiac sign of Scorpio. He’s the founder and CEO of the company Bill Baller Brand, while he was also the founder of the now-defunct Junior Basketball Association.

Anderson Ball and his wife Maria raised their son LaVar in Los Angeles, alongside his four brothers and two sisters. He studied at Canoga Park High School, and played both football and basketball for the school teams; he broke the school record for rebounds during one of his years there, having recorded 316.

Upon matriculating in 1986, LaVar began attending West Los Angeles College, eventually transferred to the Washington State University, then transferred once again only half a year later, to California State Los Angeles, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 1990.

LaVar worked a couple of jobs for the following four years, then in 1994 signed a contract with the New York Jets competing in the National Football League (NFL); he was traded to the London Monarch competing in the World League of American Football in the following year, however, LaVar’s 1995 season was plagued by injuries, he retired in November.

Since his retirement from football and basketball, LaVar’s been working as a personal trainer, and is today also a successful businessman.

LaVar entered a feud with now-former US President Donald Trump in November 2017, after LaVar’s son LiAngelo and his two basketball teammates were arrested in Shanghai, China when they tried to steal Louis Vuitton sunglasses. LiAngelo could’ve been sent to jail for between three and 10 years, but LaVar helped calm down the situation; Donald Trump was visiting Asia at that time, and he went on to claim that he had contacted Chinese President Xi Jinping, and requested that the boys be released. Donald then went on to tweet about not having even received a ‘thank you’ for helping the boys avoid jail time, while LaVar claimed that Donald had nothing to do with their release – ESPN revealed on 3 March 2018 that indeed Trump had nothing to do with the boys’ release.

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What happened to Kelly Orgeron? Where is she now? Net Worth

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11 mins ago

April 18, 2024

Martha Clifford

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Who is Kelly Orgeron?

American non-celebrity woman Kelly Orgeron was born on 30 December 1964, in Mandeville, Louisiana USA, under the zodiac sign of Capricorn; she’s probably only known for being the former wife of Edward James ‘Ed’ Orgeron Jr., a famous American football coach.

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Education and early life

Bobby and Janis Ownes raised their daughter Kelly in Mandeville, alongside her younger sister Misty and older brothers Russ and Scott; Bobby was a farmer, and died when his car was hit by a train, while Janis was a housewife who died in 2012, after a long battle against lung disease.

Kelly was mostly focused on her education while growing up, and was amongst the best students in her class when it comes to grades; she also practiced dancing, took acting lessons, and ran track.

Kelly completed her high school education in 1983, and then enrolled at college in Louisiana, from which she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1987.

Kelly’s career

Kelly’s shared few details about her career with the public, and it’s believed that she’s been focused on raising her sons, rather than on making a name for herself in any field.

Love life and relationships

Kelly’s first husband was non-celebrity American Brian Spotts; the date of their wedding remains undisclosed, while it’s believed that they exchanged vows sometime in the second half of the ‘80s. Kelly gave birth to their son Tyler Spotts, who’s today working at a company in Chicago, Illinois as a manager.

She met Ed at the 1996 Liberty Bowl, and they were then set on a blind date by mutual friends; Ted had also been married once prior to meeting Kelly, to Colleen. Kelly and Ted married sometime in the second half of the ‘90s, and she gave birth to their twin sons Cody and Parker on 9 February 1998. They filed for divorce on 26 February 2020.

Kelly hasn’t spoken of other men whom she’s perhaps dated, and seems to be single as of September 2022, has been married twice, and has a son with her first husband Brian Spotts, and twin sons with her second husband Ed Orgeron.

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Hobbies and other interests

Kelly enjoys spending her spare time in the kitchen, preparing food for her sons; she’s passionate about tasting various cuisines, as well as about travelling, and her dream travel destination’s France, and favorite cuisine French.

Kelly loves being close to animals, with cats and parrots being her favorites; during her teenage years, she occasionally volunteered at an animal shelter near her home.

Her favorite actor is Orlando Bloom and favorite actress Kate Winslet, while her favorite films include “Kingdom of Heaven”, “Troy” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”.

Kelly takes good care of her mental health by doing yoga on a daily basis, as well as by meditating.

Age, height and net worth

Kelly’s age’s 57. Her hair’s brown and eyes are blue, her height’s 5ft 5ins (1.65m) and weight’s 128lbs (58kgs).

Kelly’s net worth’s been estimated at over $1 million as of September 2022, and her former husband Ed’s at over $35 million.

Who is her former husband Ed?

American football coach of Cajun descent Edward James ‘Ed’ Orgeron Jr., was born in Larose, Louisiana USA, on 27 July 1961, under the zodiac sign of Leo; until recently, Ed worked at Louisiana State University as head football coach.

Ed was raised in Larose alongside his brother Steve, by their mother Cornelia ‘Co ‘Co’ Orgeron and father Edward ‘Ba Ba’ Orgeron Sr., who passed away in 2011. He began playing football while studying at South Lafourche High School (Galliano, Louisiana); the school was at that point also attended by Bobby Joseph Hebert Jr., who’s since become a famous sportscaster, and is a former football quarterback. As teenagers, Ed and Bobby played together on their school’s Class 4A team, competing in the 1977 state championship.

Ed completed his high school education in 1979 and then began attending Louisiana State University on a football scholarship; he moved to Northwestern State University after only a year, graduating in 1984.

Upon receiving his Bachelor’s degree, Ed became a graduate assistant coach at Northwestern, and after a year there became a coach of the McNeese State Cowboys. Not long after that, he joined the University of Arkansas as an assistant strength coach, but only attracted attention in 1988, after having joined the University of Miami, working as the university’s Hurricanes’ defensive line coach under head coach Jimmy Johnson – the Hurricanes won national championships in 1989 and 1991, and it’s also interesting to note that Ed had recruited Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson as the Hurricanes’ defensive lineman; Dwayne’s since become a famous Hollywood actor.

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The following years saw Ed faced many problems, as a woman filed a restraining order against him in 1991, while he was arrested for a bar fight in the following year. He took a break from his job in 1992, which soon turned out to be permanent; Ed spent this time working on his private life.

He was back to coaching in 1994, having joined Nicholls State University, then joined Syracuse University in 1995, staying with them for three years. Ed next became the University of Southern California’s defensive line coach in 1998, and in 2003 became assistant head coach.

He became head coach at the University of Mississippi in 2004, but was fired on 24 November 2007. Ed became the defensive line coach of the New Orleans Saints, competing in National Football League (NFL), on 23 January 2008, and was in December of the same year appointed as assistant coach at the University of Tennessee.

Ed was in 2010 once again hired to work at University of Southern California, this time as their assistant coach, and was promoted to head coach on 29 September 2013, and resigned in December of the same year.

He joined Louisiana State University as defensive line coach in 2015, but was let go on 17 October 2021.

Ed’s also a bit of an actor, having appeared in the 2009 biographical sports movie “The Blind Side”.