Heather Taras’ biography: what is known about Daymond John’s wife?

Heather Taras’ biography: what is known about Daymond John’s wife?

Heather Taras is an Instagram model and health and lifestyle enthusiast married to Daymond John, the iconic CEO of FUBU. The couple has been married since 2018 and are proud parents to their daughter Minka. Heather is carving her niche in social media, showcasing her passion for fashion while balancing family life in New York City.

Photos of Heather Taras and Daymond John
Daymond John’s wife, Heather Taras, is a social media personality. Photo: @heather_john on Instagram (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Heather Taras has been married to Daymond John for approximately five years.
  • She is a social media influencer and has garnered a considerable following on Instagram.
  • The couple allegedly met and began dating in 2012, and on 22 September 2016, they got engaged while taping the American TV series Shark Tank.
  • They tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2018.

Profile summary

Full name

Heather Taras

Gender

Female

Date of birth

5 February 1984

Age

42 years old (as of 2026)

Zodiac sign

Aquarius

Place of birth

Brooklyn, New York, USA

Current residence

New York City, New York, USA

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Mixed

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height in feet

5'5"

Height in centimetres

165

Weight in pounds

121

Weight in kilograms

55

Body measurements in inches

34-28-38

Body measurements in centimetres

86-71-97

Hair colour

Brown

Eye colour

Grey

Relationship status

Married

Partner

Daymond John

Children

1

Profession

Entrepreneur, rising social media influencer

Instagram

@heather_john

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Who is Heather Taras?

She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America. Heather Taras’ parents are Brooklyn natives, and she occasionally shares their pictures on social media. She grew up alongside an older brother who passed away. Information about her parents is scant, as she prefers to keep this part of her life private.

How old is Heather Taras?

Heather Taras' age is 42, as of 2026. She was born on 5 February 1984. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.

What ethnicity is Daymond John's wife?

She is an American national of mixed ethnicity.

Top 5 facts about Heather Taras
Top 5 facts about Heather Taras. Photo: Canva.com (modified by author)
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Where does Heather John live now?

She resides with her family in New York City, New York, USA.

What does Heather Taras do for a living?

Heather is a lifestyle, fashion, and health and lifestyle enthusiast. She is also into modelling on Instagram. Currently, Heather boasts over 29.1K followers on Instagram.

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Besides fashion and beauty, the Instagram model endorses brands such as Aroma 360 and Breville.

What is Heather Taras’ net worth?

No credible sources have published her net worth. Her primary source of income is seemingly brand endorsements on social media. Her husband, Daymond John, is worth around $350 million.

Heather and her husband were the cover story for the Entrepreneur in April 2026. During the interview, Daymond spoke about the role his wife plays in his major business decisions.

But you know who the real one is? Who's really helped, almost all of my deals? My wife. Our significant others. The ones that are behind... or the husbands. The ones that nobody thinks is making the decisions.

The CEO explained,

She was the one who started wearing the Bombas socks and said, 'I love this. You better go in on it'.

So it seems like Heather Taras, aside from playing the role of supportive partner, has a significant part to play in Daymond's impressive net. worth

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Is Daymond John still married?

The FUBU founder and CEO is still married to Taras. The couple allegedly met and began dating in 2012, and on 22 September 2016, they got engaged while taping the American TV series Shark Tank.

John spoke to Harry Connick Jr. in 2017. He said.

I was nervous I was proposing on set, but, really because, you know, my fiancée, we've been together for many years, and she knows all the Sharks. So I saw Kevin [O'Leary] in the corner whispering to her about royalties and all kind of stuff when I proposed.

He continued,

She said, 'yes,' and I'm very happy about that.

Heather and John tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2018. They have been together for approximately fourteen years, but have been married for eight years.

Does Heather Taras have kids?

Daymond and his wife, Heather, are parents to one child, Minka Jagger John, born on 2 March 2016. The model is also stepmother to Daymond’s other two children, Yasmeen and Destiny.

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Heather Taras’ height and weight

The Instagram model stands at 5 feet 5 inches (165 centimetres) tall. Her weight is estimated to be approximately 121 pounds (55 kilograms). Her measurements are 34-28-38 inches (86-71-97 centimetres).

FAQs

  1. What nationality is Heather Taras? She is an American national.
  2. How many kids does Daymond John have? The American entrepreneur has one child, Minka Jagger John, with Heather Taras. He also has two other children, Yasmeen and Destiny, from a past relationship.
  3. How long has Daymond John been married? Daymond has been married for 8 years, having tied the knot with Heather Taras in 2018.
  4. How many times has Daymond John been married? The FUBU CEO has been married once before her current marriage to Heather.

Heather Taras became famous following her relationship with FUBU owner Daymond John. The two have been an item since 2012 and are proud parents of a single child. Besides her family commitment, Heather is a lifestyle, fashion, and health enthusiast.

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