The quiet life of Ceslie-ann Kamakawiwo'ole outside headlines

The quiet life of Ceslie-ann Kamakawiwo'ole outside headlines

Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo'ole is the only child of the late Hawaiian musician Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. She lives a private life away from the spotlight. However, she once hit the headlines after being charged with an offence. Despite this, many remain curious about her life beyond the news.

Ceslie-ann Kamakawiwo'ole and her daughter Ceslie-ann
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's daughter, Ceslie-ann Kamakawiwo'ole, was his only child, born in 1983. Photo: @upaupatahiti/Instagram, @KHONNewsHawaii/YT (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo'ole is the only child of the late Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and his wife, Marlene Kamakawiwoʻole, born in 1983.
  • Unlike her father, who was in the spotlight, she lives a private life, and little is known about her career and personal life.
  • She ran into legal trouble in 2015 after she was spotted driving a stolen car, and later violated probation terms and was placed on Hawaii’s most wanted list.

Profile summary

Full name

Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo'ole

Gender

Female

Year of birth

1983

Age

42 years old (as of 2025)

Place of birth

Hawaii, United States

Current residence

United States

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Hawaiian

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height in feet

5'6"

Height in centimetres

168

Weight in pounds

175

Weight in kilograms

79

Hair colour

Dark brown

Eye colour

Brown

Mother

Marlene Kamakawiwoʻole

Father

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Relationship status

Single

Children

5

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Who is Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo'ole?

Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo'ole was born in Hawaii, United States, to Marlene and Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Her father, Israel, was celebrated as one of Hawaii’s greatest and most successful musicians, best known for iconic hits such as Over the Rainbow, In This Life, and Take Me Home Country Road. Ceslie-Ann is the only child from her parents’ marriage.

Her father struggled with obesity and was hospitalised multiple times because of related health complications. He passed away on 26 June 1997, and his cause of death was recorded as respiratory failure.

Her exact date of birth remains unknown, but she was reportedly born in 1983. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole’s daughter is 42 years old as of 2025.

What happened to Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo'ole?

Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo’ole made headlines in 2015 due to serious legal troubles. On 25 February of the same year, a Mercedes SUV vehicle parked on Ala Wai Boulevard in Hawaii was reported stolen. Later that day, police surveillance captured Ceslie-Ann getting into a vehicle matching the stolen SUV and driving off. Authorities quickly issued a $20,000 arrest warrant for her, charging her with auto theft.

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Her case gained further attention when it was revealed that she had also violated the terms of a probation programme, Hawaii’s Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE). KHON2 reported on the incident on 7 August 2016, and their coverage brought widespread public attention to the case.

Due to these violations and the theft charge, she was placed on Hawaii’s most wanted list, making her one of the state’s most publicly sought-after individuals at the time. This incident brought her brief public attention, though details about the outcome or current legal status remain limited.

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole looks on in a portrait photo
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's daughter reportedly has five children, but her relationship status remains unknown. Photo: @blaine.bowman on Instagram (modified by author)
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Is Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo’ole married?

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole’s daughter leads a private life, and there is no publicly confirmed information about whether she is currently married or in a relationship. Despite keeping a low profile, she is reportedly a mother of five children. Elijah and Kiara Parker, share a strong passion for music, with the ukulele being their favourite musical instrument.

FAQs

  1. What is Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo’ole’s age? She was born in 1983, making her around 42 years old as of 2025.
  2. Who are Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo’ole’s parents? Her parents are the late Hawaiian musician Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole and his wife, Marlene Kamakawiwo’ole.
  3. When did Israel Kamakawiwo'ole die? He succumbed to respiratory failure on 26 June 1997.
  4. What does Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo’ole do for a living? Details of her career are unknown, but she has not followed in her father’s footsteps as a musician and singer.
  5. What did IZ’s daughter do? In 2015, she was captured by police surveillance while entering and driving a stolen vehicle, which resulted in a $20,000 arrest warrant and probation violations.
  6. Does Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo’ole have children? She reportedly has five children, but it is unknown whether she is in a relationship or married.
  7. How tall is Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo’ole? Her height is approximately 5 feet 6 inches (168 centimetres).
  8. Where is Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo’ole? Her exact whereabouts remain unknown, but she is believed to be residing in the United States.

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Ceslie-Ann Kamakawiwo’ole continues to live a quiet life away from public attention. Despite past legal issues in 2015, she has largely remained out of the spotlight in recent years. As the only child of Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, her story continues to draw interest from fans worldwide.

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Muhunya Muhonji (Lifestyle writer) Muhunya is a graduate of Agricultural Economics from Egerton University, Class of 2014, with a passion for storytelling and content creation. Since joining Legit.ng as a writer in July 2021, he has covered diverse topics such as entertainment, technology, business, and biographies. His journalism journey has seen him complete multiple professional courses, including the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course (2023), the Google News Initiative course (March 2024), and Fact-Checking and Research training (September 2024). Email: muhunyah@gmail.com

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