Frances Glandney's biography and life: Smokey Robinson's wife
Many women have garnered attention for being the wives of famous icons. Frances Glandney is one of these women. She is well known for being the wife of the famous American singer, producer, and songwriter Smokey Robinson.
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Frances Glandney is an interior designer and entrepreneur. The couple have been married since May 2002. Her biography unveils interesting facts about her life.
Profile summary
| Full name | Frances Glandney |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 11 May 1970 |
| Frances Glandney's age | 53 years old (as of 2023) |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Current residence | Pittsburgh, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height | 5'8" (176 cm) |
| Weight | 110 lbs (50 kgs) |
| Body measurements | 34-27-34 inches (86-68-86 cm) |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Marital status | Married |
| Partner | Smokey Robinson |
| Profession | Interior designer and entrepreneur |
| Net worth | $500,000 |
Frances Glandney's biography
Frances is a popular celebrity wife born in 1970 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Frances Glandney's nationality is American, and her ethnicity is African-American.
How old is Smokey Robinson's wife Frances?
As of 2023, the interior designer's age is 53 years. Her zodiac sign is Taurus. Frances Glandney's birthday is on 11 May.
Career
Frances is an interior designer and entrepreneur. Her husband, Smokey Robinson, is a famous singer, songwriter, producer, and former executive.
Smokey Robinson gained fame as the lead singer and primary songwriter for the vocal group The Miracles, which was one of the first acts signed to Motown Records.
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His impressive music career has made quite a fortune over the years. He has penned numerous hit songs, including Baby Baby Don't Cry, The Tears of a Clown, I Second That Emotion, and You've Really Got a Hold on Me.
Frances and Smokey launched a skincare line, The Get Ready and My Girl, specifically made for people of colour.
What is Frances Glandney's net worth?
According to Biography Gist, the fashion designer's net worth is alleged to be $500k. She has earned this through her endeavours as an entrepreneur and in interior design. On the other hand, her husband has an alleged net worth of $150 million.
Is Smokey Robinson still married to Claudette Robinson?
No. Smokey was married to a fellow Miracles member, Claudette Rogers, in 1959. Things turned rocky, and he filed for legal separation and later filed for divorce, which was finalized in 1986.
The couple had two children: a son, Berry Robinson, born in 1968, and a daughter, Tamla Robinson, born in 1971. Frances Glandney's daughter is a well-known producer for The First Lady of Motown: The Claudette Robinson Story.
Robinson also had a son named Trey, born in 1984 with another woman named Kandi.
Who is Smokey Robinson's wife now?
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After divorcing his first wife, the American producer went ahead and married Frances.
Is Smokey Robinson still married to Frances?
Yes. The couple got married in May 2002 in a private wedding ceremony attended by close friends and relatives. They currently live together in Pittsburgh.
How tall is Frances Glandney?
Smokey Robinson's spouse is 5 feet 8 inches (176 centimetres) tall, and she weighs 110 pounds (50 kilograms). Frances has black hair and brown eyes. Her body measurements are 34-27-34 inches (86-68-86 centimetres).
Fast facts
Here are quick facts about Frances Glandney.
- Frances does not have any biological kids.
- She graduated with Bachelor's degree in Arts.
- She is the second wife of Smokey Robinson.
Frances Glandney, wife to the famous American icon Smokey Robinson, appears to keep her life details under wraps. The couple has been together for more than two decades - they own a home in Pittsburgh and use it as a winery.
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