Ann Lesley Smith (born July 30, 1956, age: 66 years) is a popular Philanthropist, Reporter, Radio presenter, and celebrity from America. She is also introduced as a model, singer, and songwriter in her country.
She has been the widow of Chester Smith whom she married earlier. Her ex-husband Chester was an American Musician and businessman who died in 2008.
In 2023 Ann came into the limelight when she was seen getting cozy with 92 years billionaire Rupert Murdoch. She has now confirmed in March 2023 that she is engaged to Rupert Murdoch.
Who is Ann Lesley Smith?
Ann Lesley Smith is the fiancee of the businessman Rupert Murdoch. They will soon get married in 2023. While getting engaged to Rupert Ann Lesley shared that she and Rupert have the same thinking and same beliefs due to which they both like to spend time with each other.
She met Rupert in September 2022 during a 200-person event attended by them at Rupert’s Moraga vineyard in Bel Air, California
‘I’m a widow for 14 years. Like Rupert, my husband was a businessman. Worked for local papers, developed radio and TV stations, and helped promote Univision. So I speak Rupert’s language. We share the same beliefs,’ she shared.
They both waited long for the right time to get engaged. And finally, Rupert proposed to her in NYC on St Patrick’s Day. And now they are planning to get married in 2023. They both have spotted earlier in Barbados soaking up the sun.
Ann Lesley Smith Biography
Sharing details from the Wikipedia page of Ann Lesley Smith then she is now 66 years old born on July 30, 1956. She was born in San Francisco, California. She has shared on her Facebook page that she has remained a student at Idaho University.
However it is not known what professional degree she cleared at a young age, But her career journey gives us an idea that this 66-year-old woman might have grabbed an A+ grade in her every educational exam.
BIO/Wiki
Name | Ann Lesley Smith |
Nickname | Ann |
Age (as of 2023) | 56 years old |
Popular as | Model, Journalist, Businesswomen |
Profession | Modeling, Hosting, Business |
Date of Birth | July 30, 1956, |
Place of Birth | San Francisco, California |
Gender | Female |
Sexuality | Straight |
Current Residence | America |
Education | Graduate |
School | Local High School |
University | Idaho State University |
Net worth | $5-$6 million USD |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Christianity |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Languages | English |
Family, Parents & Siblings
Ann Lesley Smith has not shared much about her parents anywhere. But she posted on her Facebook on April 13, 2018, by posting her mother’s picture that she died.
Yes, her mother died in 2018. Her mother would be near between 85-90 years of age when she died. Much about her siblings and father has never been revealed by Ann Lesley anywhere.
Father’s Name | Not Known |
Siblings | Not Known |
Religion | Christianity |
Nationality | American |
Mother’s Name | Not Known |
Ethnicity | White |
Ann Lesley Smith Husband & Engagement
Model Ann Lesley Smith has been married twice in her life before getting engaged to Rupert Murdoch. Through her first marriage, she got much love from her first husband John B Huntington. Her first husband has been shared in the media as an attorney who was a descendant of one of California’s pioneering railroad families.
Due to John’s drinking habit, their relationship did not go on well and they got divorced very early. She was only 28 when she married John who was 47 at that time
During the day my life was just so fun. John was into cars, and we had a stable full of every kind – exotic Ferraris and everything,’ Ann Lesley said.
When she was married to John she use to spend $65000 on clothing and other things. After the divorce, she then got the chance to work with Police Chaplin, Chester Smith.
She then developed a love for Chester. They remained married till 2008. Her marriage ended with Chester after the singer died in 2008. Her second marriage remained quite happy. Chester was a popular country singer and a media mogul with a net worth of millions.
Chester launched the Modesto area’s first country music radio station in 1963 before going on to start the first UHF TV station in Northern California three years later. Getting married to Chester, Ann became a singer and recorded a 13-track country album together in 2005 called Captured By Love. But Chester died when he was 78 due to a heart attack.
Children, Ex-Spouse & Personal Life
Marital Status | Engaged |
Children | Not Known |
Husband’s Name | Rupert Murdoch |
Boyfriend’s Name | Rupert Murdoch |
Ex-Husband Name | John B Huntington. Chester Smith |
Relationship Status | Engaged |
Career- Model, Journalist, Businesswoman
Ann Lesley Smith has remained an owner of the self-employed dental hygienist. She also worked as a model, Radio journalist, singer, and songwriter. Even after Chester’s death she kept on struggling and carved out a career as a radio personality and journalist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She remained a host of her own show titled Ann Lesley Live at iHeartRadio Station Power Tal 1360.
Back after he husband’s death she also performed as a volunteer as Christian Minister doing prison chaplaincy. She did prison chaplaincy for the Manteca Police Department and the Marin County Sheriff’s Office.
Then she once again began working as a journalist for Rupert Murdoch’s Newspaper Group. Not only this as a successful woman Ann Smith has also been titled as the founder of the Angels All Over nonprofit organization that supports people experiencing homelessness.
As of now in march 2023 Ann Lesley’s Net worth appears to be between $5-$6 million USD approximately. If she gets married to Rupert Murdoch in the upcoming days her net worth will reach billions.
Trivia
- Ann Lesley is fond of sports cars.
- She has different breeds of dogs at her home.
- She loves Italian food.
- Ann is fond of visiting new places in New York City.
- Ann Lesley has visited various beaches in America in her life.
- She is fond of playing games like Badminton and Tennis.
- Ann is having a good collection of designer jewelry, sandal, and clothing.
- Ann has met many celebrities in her life.
Instagram, Facebook & Wikipedia
FAQs
Who is Ann Lesley Smith’s ex-husband??
Her ex-husband’s name is Chester Smith.
Who is Rupert Murdoch going to marry?
He is going to marry model, singer, and journalist Ann Lesley.
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