Judd Nelson's wife: Is he married? His complete dating history

Judd Nelson's wife: Is he married? His complete dating history

Judd Nelson is a talented and charismatic actor best known for his roles in The Breakfast Club, New Jack City, and St. Elmo's Fire. The actor has had relationships with some of the most famous and successful women. Who is Judd Nelson's wife, and how many ladies has he dated?

Judd Nelson's relationships
Judd Nelson attends various events with his ex-girlfriends, actress Shannen Doherty (L) and model Kelly Stafford (R). Photo by Vinnie Zuffante, Ron Galella (modified by author)
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Nelson cemented his place among the best actors of the 1980s. Despite his mainstream success, he has kept a low profile in his personal life. We highlight his profile, dating history, and marital status.

Profile summary

Full nameJudd Asher Nelson
Date of birth28 November 1959
Age64 (as of 2024)
BirthplacePortland, Maine, USA
NationalityAmerican
Height1.78 m (5′ 10″)
EducationSt. Paul's preparatory school, Haverford College
ProfessionActor, screenwriter, producer
Known for The Breakfast Club (1985), New Jack City (1991),The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Relationship statusSingle
ParentsLeonard and Merle Nelson
SiblingsEve and Julie

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Who is Judd Nelson's wife?

The talented actor is reportedly single but has dated several high-profile ladies, including the late American actress Shannen Doherty.

In an interview with US Magazine, Judd penned a word of encouragement to his ex-girlfriend, Doherty, who was diagnosed with stage four cancer in March 2024. He said,

She's a real survivor. I mean, she’s going to fight it. You know what I mean? It’s like, I really have great empathy for her and I really wish her the best.

Judd Nelson's relationships

We dug into Judd Nelson's personal life and rumoured relationships with famous female celebrities:

Judd Nelson's ex-girlfriendsCareer
Sharise NeilActress
Faye ResnickTV personality, author, designer
Samantha PhillipsActress, TV host
Loree RodkinJewellery designer
Shannen DohertyActress
Sheila LussierActress
Tabitha StevensActress

Nelson had speculated relationships with these ladies, but his most-publicised affair was with Shannen Doherty and Tabitha Stevens, which lasted longer than the others. Here are profiles of Judd Nelson's ex-partners.

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Sharise Neil

Judd Nelson's girlfriend
Sharise Neil (L) arrives at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in 2017. On the right is Judd Nelson. Photo: Ron Galella, David Livingston (modified by author)
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  • Date of birth: 27 October 1964
  • Age: 60 (as of 2024)
  • Birthplace: Huntington Beach, California, USA
  • Nationality: American
  • Social media: Instagram, Facebook

Sharise Neil is a designer and former mud-wrestler. There are only rumours about their relationship with no dates or photos of the two together. Sharise Neil was married to Vince Neil from April 1988 to June 1993.

Faye Resnick

Faye Resnick in California
TV personality Faye Resnick attends the "Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills" screening in Bel Air, California. She is one of the former Judd Nelso's girlfriends. Photo: Amanda Edwards
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  • Date of birth: 3 July 1957
  • Age: 67 (as of 2024)
  • Birthplace: Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Nationality: American
  • Social media: Instagram

Resnick is a famous TV personality, author, and interior designer. Her relationship with Nelson was less publicised and did not last long. She married Everett Jack, Jr, in October 2015 as her fourth husband. Her former spouses are Paul Resnick, Fadi Halabi, and Rick Barnett.

Samantha Phillips

Judd Nelson's wife or girlfriend
Judd Nelson (L) with Samatha and Lory Locklin in 2014. To the right is Judd and Samantha in 2022. Photos: @sammyphillips (modified by editor)
Source: Facebook
  • Date of birth: 25 February 1966
  • Age: 58 (as of 2024)
  • Birthplace: Savage, Savage, Maryland, United States
  • Nationality: American
  • Social media: Instagram, X(Twitter)

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Judd Nelson's alleged former girlfriend has enjoyed an illustrious career as an actress, talk show host, reality TV host, radio DJ, and producer. Sam Phillips has uploaded a few pics of her and Judd together and it seems the two go way back to 2014. The actress reportedly previously dated Vin Diesel and Joey Mendicino.

Loree Rodkin

Loree Rodkin and Judd Nelson
Loree Rodkin and Judd Nelson during "The Breakfast Club" Premiere at Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo: Barry King
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  • Date of birth: 25 February 1949
  • Age: 75 (as of 2024)
  • Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Nationality: American
  • Social media: Instagram

Rodkin is an American jewellery designer based in Los Angeles. She reportedly dated Nelson from 1985 to 1988.

The designer has worked for celebrities like Brad Pitt, Robert Downey, Jr., and Michelle Obama. According to the New York Post, Rodkin also dated Richard Gere, Bernie Taupin, and Don Henley.

Shannen Doherty

Did Judd Nelson date Shannen Doherty?
Judd Nelson and Shannen Doherty (R) in the 1980s. On the right is Doherty at the Paramount Network Launch Party in 2018. Photo: Earl Gibson III, @ShannenDohertyfans (modified by author)
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  • Date of birth: 12 April 1971
  • Date of death: 13 July 2024
  • Age at death: 53
  • Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
  • Nationality: American
  • Social media: Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook

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Did Judd Nelson date Shannen Doherty? The late actress was romantically linked to Nelson in 1993. She died on 13 July 2024 after years of living with cancer.

Doherty was married to Kurt Iswarienko, but they divorced before her death. She was previously married to Rick Salomon and Ashley Hamilton.

Sheila Lussier

Actress Sheila Lussier
Actress Sheila Lussier poses for pictures at different events. She also dated Judd Nelson. Photo: Allen Berezovsky, Arun Nevader/WireImage (modified by author)
Source: Getty Images
  • Date of birth: 17 November 1967
  • Age: 56 (as of 2024)
  • Birthplace: La Mesa, California, United States
  • Nationality: American
  • Social media: Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook

Lussier and Nelson reportedly dated between 2003 and 2005. It is believed they met at the Rainbow in Hollywood. The actress is single after partying ways with her husband, Marc Greenwood (1989-1999).

Tabitha Stevens

Judd Nelson's personal life
Adult film actress Tabitha Stevens (R) had a short relationship with Judd Nelson (R). Photo: Steven Lawton, Paul Archuleta (modified by author)
Source: Getty Images
  • Date of birth: 16 February 1970
  • Age: 54 (as of 2024)
  • Birthplace: Freeport, New York, United States
  • Nationality: American
  • Social media: Instagram, X(Twitter)

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Judd also dated Stevens, but their relationship timeframe is unclear. Tabitha Stevens is an adult entertainer who has worked for several magazines. She has been married to producer and director Gary Orona since 2019. Her former husbands are Don Osterholt and Kenny Gallo.

Frequently asked questions

Nelson has left a lasting impact on the film industry alongside the oldest living actors. He is known for his memorable performances and unique acting style. Here are some frequently asked questions about the legendary actor.

  • Is Judd Nelson married? The Breakfast Club star is reportedly single and has never married.
  • Does Judd Nelson have kids? The legendary actor has no kids.
  • What is Judd Nelson's net worth? According to Celebrity Net Worth, his estimated wealth is $4 million as of 2024.
  • Who is Judd Nelson's dad? His father, Leonard Nelson, was a corporate attorney and the first Jewish president of the Portland Symphony Orchestra.
  • Who are Judd Nelson's daughters? The actor has no son or daughter.

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Helix Odhiambo (Lifestyle writer) Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. He graduated with a Degree in Mass Comm & Journalism from Moi University in 2017. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers. He previously worked at Goal.com Kenya, Sportsbrief.com and Legit.ng. Helix joined Briefly in 2024 to cover sports. In 2023, Helix finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. Email: xileh10@gmail.com

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