The untold story of Haley Arnaz, Desi and Amy Arnaz's daughter
Haley Arnaz is an American celebrity child known for being the adoptive daughter of Desi Arnaz Jr. She was adopted by the retired actor when he married her mother, Amy. Where is Haley today?
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Haley is the adoptive granddaughter of renowned actress and comedian Lucille Ball. The multi-award-winning entertainer is most remembered for starring in the I Love Lucy sitcom in the 1950s alongside her first husband, Desi Arnaz Sr.
Haley Arnaz's profiles summary and bio
| Birth name | Haley Amber Charf |
| Date of birth | 17th December 1976 |
| Age | 46 years in 2023 |
| Birth sign | Sagittarius |
| Place of birth | United States |
| Current residence | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m) |
| Gender | Female |
| Orientation | Straight |
| Parents | Amy Arnaz and Gary Frederick Charf, stepfather Desi Arnaz Jr |
| Siblings | Adoptive sister Julia |
| Grandparents | Desi Arnaz Sr and Lucille Ball (adoptive) |
| Profession | Dancer |
| Known for | Being Desi Arnaz Jr's adoptive daughter |
How old is Haley Arnaz?
She was born on 17th December 1976 in the United States. Haley Arnaz's age is 46 years old in 2023, and her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Who is Haley Arnaz's mother?
Her mother is Amy Laura Bargiel, while her father is Amy's first husband, Gary Charf. Haley Arnaz's parents were married from 1975 to 1976. After the divorce, her mother married retired American actor and musician Desi Arnaz Jr in 1987. Desi legally adopted Haley.
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Haley Arnaz's great-grandparents
Her adoptive great-grandparents from Desi Arnaz Sr's side are Cuban politician Desiderio Alberto Arnaz II and Dolores Lollita Social. Haley's adoptive grandmother Lucille Ball was the first child of lineman Henry Durrell Ball and Desiree Evelyn Ball.
Haley Arnaz's movies and TV shows
Haley has one TV show credit for her involvement in I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary Special sitcom in 2001. She appears under the special thanks category. Haley pursued a career in dancing.
Haley Arnaz's net worth
According to multiple online sources, the celebrity daughter has an alleged net worth of $1 million. Her adoptive father, Desi Arnaz Jr, has an estimated fortune of $40 million.
Who was Amy Arnaz?
Amy was a dancer, and she trained with Christina Carson. She taught ballet at the University of Nevada. Amy was also an animal activist and used to rescue orphaned baby elephants alongside her husband, Desi. She passed away in 2015 from a brain tumour at 63.
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What did Desi Arnaz Jr pass away from?
The former actor is still alive but has lost several close people. His father, Desi Arnaz Sr, died in December 1986 from lung cancer complications, while his mother, actress Lucille Ball, passed away in April 1989.
Desi Arnaz Jr's granddaughter, Desiree S. Anzalone, died in September 2020 from stage four breast cancer. Desiree's death came five years after Desi lost his wife, Amy, to brain cancer.
Does Desi Arnaz have an illegitimate child?
Desi Arnaz Jr had his first child, daughter Julia Arnaz, with model Susan Howe in 1968 when they were both 15 years old. Desi and Julia did not know about their relationship until later. Susan told Julia about her paternity when she was 20, and she decided to take a paternity test in 1990, and it came out positive.
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Who inherited Lucille Ball's money?
At the time of her passing in 1989, Lucille Ball had an estimated net worth of $60 million, equivalent to about $125 million today. Her estate was split between her two children, Lucie and Desi Arnaz Jr, and her second husband, Gary Morton.
When Morton passed away in March 1999 from lung cancer, he left some of Lucille's possessions to his then-wife Susie McAllister. A legal fight later ensued between Lucille's daughter Lucie and Susie when the latter started auctioning Lucille's items.
TMZ reported in 2010 that Susie had filed a lawsuit against Lucie Arnaz, claiming she rightfully inherited Lucille's memorabilia when her husband Gary died. Lucie also claimed to be the rightful owner and was against auctioning her mother's heirlooms.
The judge ruled in Susie McAllister's favour, but Lucie's attorneys managed to save her mother's lifetime achievement awards from Heritage Auction Galleries. Lucie planned to donate the awards to a museum in honour of Lucille Ball.
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From the above Haley Arnaz biography, it is clear that she is not fond of the limelight. Less has been heard from her since her mother's passing in 2015.
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