Gena O'Kelley's bio: What is known about Chuck Norris’ wife?

Gena O'Kelley's bio: What is known about Chuck Norris’ wife?

Many people know Chuck Norris as a martial artist and actor. Away from his career, he is a husband and father. Gena O'Kelley, a former model and television personality, is his wife. She appeared on a few television shows before exiting from the limelight due to health complications.

gena o'kelley now
Chuck Norris and his wife Gena Norris attend the 17th annual Movieguide faith and values award gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: @Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
Source: Getty Images

Although Gena O'Kelley was in the public domain for years, not many people knew about her until she became Chuck Norris' significant other. Read on to discover who she is, her career, and her family life.

Profile summary

Full nameGena O'Kelley
Other namesGena Norris
GenderFemale
Date of birth10th August 1963
Age58 years (as of 2022)
Place of birth Ryan, Oklahoma, United States of America
Current residenceTexas, United States of America
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
Zodiac signLeo
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height in feet5' 5"
Height in centimetres165
Weight in pounds57
Weight in kilograms126
Body measurements in inches32-28-32
Hair colourBlonde
Eye colourDark brown
Marital statusMarried
HusbandChuck Norris
Ex-husbandGordon Hinschberger
Children2
FatherAlan Gordon O'Kelley
MotherAnnette M.Kelly
Siblings3
ProfessionFormer model, actress, and celebrity wife

Read also

Zoe Marlett’s biography: age, parents, movies and TV shows

Who is Chuck Norris' wife?

Gena O'Kelley is the name of the actor's wife. She is a former model and television personality.

PAY ATTENTION: Join Legit.ng Telegram channel! Never miss important updates!

How old is Gena O'Kelley now?

How old is Chuck Norris' wife? Chuck Norris' wife's age is 58 years as of 2022. She was born on 10th August 1963 in Ryan, Oklahoma, United States of America. Her nationality is American, and her ethnicity is White.

gena norris
Chuck Norris and his wife make their Wizard World Comic Con debut during the 2017 Wizard World Comic Con in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo: @Gilbert Carrasquillo
Source: Getty Images

Family background

The former television personality's dad's name is Alan Gordon O'Kelley, and her mother is Annette M.Kelly. Alan worked as a safety officer at Hewlett-Packard and Kunde Estate Winery. He passed away in 2008 from an undisclosed ailment.

She has three siblings. Her brother's name is Eric, while Maureen and Elizabeth are her sister's names.

Career

After completing her studies, Gena started her career in modelling. She made numerous commercial appearances and was named the spokesperson for several reputable brand names. She was ranked among the most fashionable and attractive models.

Read also

Cross BBN’s biography: age, real name, parents, origins, net worth

Besides modelling, she was a television personality who appeared in a few television series.

Television seriesYearRole
Yes, Dear 2003Self
Praise 2006Self (host)
Hannity 2009Self
The Factor2012Self
TV2 Nyhetene2019Self (interviewee)

What is Gena O'Kelley's net worth?

There is no official information about Gena's net worth. However, it is in the public domain that her spouse, Chuck Norris, has a net worth of about $70 million.

Gena O'Kelley
Actor Chuck Norris and his wife attend the CBS Summer TCA Press Tour at Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Pasadena, California. Photo: @Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection
Source: Getty Images

Is Chuck Norris still married to Gena?

Actor Chuck Norris is still married to the former model. The two have been married for 23 years now. They exchanged their vows on 28th November 1998, a year after meeting. Before marrying Chuck, the former model was married to Gordon Hinschberger.

Children

The former model is a mother to a set of twins whose names are Danilee Kelly Norris and Dakota Alan Norris. The twins were born on 30th August 2001. They were born two months before their due date and were placed in the intensive care unit for three months.

Read also

Saga’s biography BBNaija: age, real name, father, state of origin

How old was Chuck Norris when his twins were born? The legendary actor was 61 years old when his twins were born.

The former model has two other children, Kelley and Tim, from her first marriage. On the other hand, Chuck has three older children from previous relationships.

Gena O'Kelley's illness

The former model suffers from burning nerve pain and kidney problems. Her serious health challenges started in 2013 after an injection she was given before an MRI scan to check for rheumatoid arthritis.

Before an MRI scan, a patient is given a dye which gives more clarity if there are any problems with specific organs, blood vessels or tissues. The dye reportedly poisoned her body, forcing her husband to sue some companies that manufacture the dye.

The former model received three gadolinium injections in eight days. She said she felt like her body was on fire within hours of the first batch. She sought medical attention and was informed it was impossible she had gadolinium toxicity.

Read also

Florence Hunt’s biography: age, height, birthday, net worth

Is Chuck Norris' wife OK now? Although she is in a stable state, Gena's health is still not okay. She receives medical care at home.

Where is Gena O'Kelley now?

The former model is currently spending time at home. She seldom appears in front of the cameras since her health issues started. Her husband, Chuck Norris, gave up his film career to concentrate on taking care of her. The actor reported that his whole life at the moment is about keeping her alive because he loves her deeply.

She and her husband are involved in humanitarian work. Together, they support various charities, including the Veterans Administration National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans.

Gena O'Kelley's height and weight

Chuck Norris' wife is 5' 5" or 165 centimetres tall, and her weight is about 126 pounds or 57 kilograms. Her body measurements in inches are 32-28-32, and she has blonde hair and dark brown eyes.

Read also

White Money’s biography BBNaija: age, real name, father, origins

Quick facts about Gena O'Kelley

  • She is 23 years younger than her husband.
  • Her step-children's names are Mike, Eric, and Dina Norris.
  • In 2009, she appeared in a Total Gym infomercial hosted by her husband and Christie Brinkley.

Gena O'Kelley is best known as the wife of Chuck Norris, a famous actor. She is a former model and television personality who stopped appearing in the media due to health complications.

READ ALSO: Who is Ralph Macchio’s wife Phyllis Fierro? All the details

Legit.ng recently published Phyllis Fierro's biography. Fierro is actor Ralph Macchio's spouse, and the two have been married for over three decades now. The two first met in high school after her grandmother introduced them.

Fierro is a qualified nurse practitioner who has been in the health field for many years. She came into the limelight when she married Ralph Macchio, best known for starring in Karate Kid.

Read also

Emily Faye Miller’s bio: life before and after Too Hot To Handle

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
Cyprine Apindi avatar

Cyprine Apindi (Lifestyle writer) Cyprine Apindi is a content creator and educator with over six years of experience. She holds a Diploma in Mass Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Kenyatta University. Cyprine joined Briefly.co.za in mid-2021, covering multiple topics, including finance, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle. In 2023, she finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. She received the 2023 Writer of the Year Award. In 2024, she completed the Google News Initiative course. Email: cyprineapindi@gmail.com

Adrianna Simwa avatar

Adrianna Simwa (Lifestyle writer) Adrianna Simwa is a content writer at Legit.ng where she has worked since mid-2022. She has written for many periodicals on a variety of subjects, including news, celebrities, and lifestyle, for more than three years. She has worked for The Hoth, The Standard Group and Triple P Media. Adrianna graduated from Nairobi University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in 2020. In 2023, Simwa finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. You can reach her through her email: adriannasimwa@gmail.com