Whatever happened to Tiny Tim's daughter, Tulip Victoria Khaury?

Tulip Victoria Khaury is the daughter of the late Tiny Tim, an American falsetto singer, ukulele player, and musical archivist. Tim is known for his 1968 hit, Tiptoe Through the Tulips. His daughter's existence intrigues fans who hold him in high regard. Find out below the whereabouts of Tiny Tim's daughter.

Key takeaways

• Tulip Victoria's father's real name is Herbert Butros Khaury. He married his 17-year-old girlfriend Vicky in 1969 on national television.
• Millions of people tuned in to witness the momentous nuptials on The Tonight Show. This was the highest-rated talk show episode ever up to then.
• Tim's marriage with Vicky crumbled in 1977, around six years after their their daughter, Tulip was born.
• Tulip Victoria is the only child of the legendary musician.

Tulip Victoria Khaury's profile summary

Did Tiny Tim have a daughter?

Tulip Victoria is the only daughter of the late musician Tiny Tim with his first wife, Vicky. Tiny was 39 and Vicky was 19 when they had her.

Is Tiny Tim's daughter still alive?

The late singer's daughter is alive. Born on 10th May 1971 in the United States, Tulip Victoria Khaury's age is 53 years as of April 2025.

A look at Tulip Victoria Khaury's parents

Tulip's parents, Tiny Tim and Vicki Budinger, met on 3rd June 1969 when Vicki asked the legendary musician to sign a book of his poetry during his appearance at a Philadelphia department store.

Smitten, he tracked her down and arranged a date. They had a long-distance relationship by phone as he continued his tour. After Tim announced his engagement to Vicky on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson in September 1962. Carson invited the couple to marry on the show.

Tiny married Vicky Budinger in December 1969 on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. More than 40 million people watched the event, making it one of the most-watched episodes of the show at the time. Photos of the ceremony also ran in magazines and newspapers worldwide.

The couple mostly lived apart and in separate houses, but one of them would visit daily when he was not on tour. Tiny Tim always seemed to prefer "the chase" in romance to being with someone and favoured long-distance relationships.

So, he bought adjoining houses for himself and his wife rather than share a home. The two eventually divorced in 1977 after eight years of marriage.

Afterwards, Tim married Jan Alweiss in 1984 and ended the union in 1995. His third marriage was with Susan Marie Gardner, which lasted between 1995 and 1996. Tiny Tim's last wife was a former fan who met him when she made a documentary about his life and career.

In a 1995 interview with the Chicago Tribune, Vicky said her marriage lasted only two years after the wedding. Tiny was majorly absent when Tulip was growing up, and she had to work three jobs to look after her daughter.

The iconic singer suffered a heart attack in November 1996 while performing in Minneapolis. He was laid to rest on 30th November 1996 at 64 years old at the Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis.

What happened to Tulip Victoria?

She was married to William Ervin Stewart. However, little is known regarding Tulip Victoria Khaury's husband's career and whereabouts. It is unclear if the couple is still together.

Does Tulip Victoria Khaury have kids?

Tulip shares three daughters and a son with William. She had her first daughter Cherice R. Stewart when she was 16 and her second one, Jade Stewart, five years later. She later had a daughter Zharia Stewart and a son called Trey Stewart.

Little is known about Tulip Victoria Khaury's children and where they are since they have avoided the limelight.

What happened to Tiny Tim's wife and daughter?

According to Quora, Tulip reportedly lives in New Castle, Pennsylvania, with her husband and four children. There is no information from a reliable source indicating she works in customer services for a waste management company as reported by some sources.

Tulip and her husband, William, used to live in Philadelphia with their children. Their home was about 15 minutes from where her mother, Vicky, lived.

Miss Vicky reportedly lives in New Jersey and has worked in sales and retail. She avoids taking press interviews about her private life, including her former marriage to Tiny Tim and their daughter.

Tulip Victoria Khaury's net worth

Her exact net worth is unknown, but various online sources estimate it is between $100,000 and $500,000. Nonetheless, it is unclear how much she inherited from her late father's estate.

Is Tulip Victoria Khaury on Instagram?

Tulip Victoria Khaury's Instagram handle is @tulip_khaury_offical. Her IG profile reads:

Hi, I'm Tulip my daddy is Tiny Tim my mommy is Vicky I love my family and I would not know what to do without them🤗

Facts about Tulip Victoria Khaury

• On her paternal side, she is the granddaughter of Butros Khaury and Tillie Khaury.
• Her maternal grandparents are Allen Harvey Budinger and Emma Elizabeth Budinger.
• She did not have a close father-daughter relationship with Tiny Tim when he was alive.
• Her sibling, IT Khaury was stillborn and unnamed.
• Her brother was born in Houston, Texas, and was buried at the Memorial Oaks Cemetery under a headstone written "'IT' - Infant son of Herbert and Vicki Khaury, May 15, 1970 - May 15, 1970."

While most celebrity children fill the shoes of their parents, Tulip Victoria Khaury has lived a life outside the limelight. Tiny Tim's daughter has kept the Khaury name alive despite the distant relationship she had with her dad.

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Source: Briefly News