Elaine Okamura

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Former Flight Attendant (1944)
Tue Feb 20 2024
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Relationship Timeline Of Elaine Okamura

Ex-husband
Ex-husband : Wayne Newton
Elaine Okamura took the wedding vows with Wayne Newton.

Today let's meet the gorgeous Elaine Okamura, the ex-wife of one of the greatest entertainers of Vegas, Mr. Las Vegas, aka Wayne Newton. Many have heard about Mr. Las Vegas, and if you are observant, you must have paid attention to his first wife.

Elaine, a former flight attendant, came to fame after she got married to the American singer and entertainer Wayne Newton. Reportedly, she is an American of mixed race from Honolulu, Hawaii.

Net Worth Of Elaine Okamura & Her Ex-Husband

Elaine Okamura is well known as the wife of the American singer Wayne. However, she does not have a prominent name in her field. On top of that, we also don't know what career profession she chose. So her net worth remains under the covers.

Elaine Okamura and Wayne Newton.
A black and white picture of Elaine Okamura and Wayne Newton. Source: Tuko

Elaine's former husband is Mr. Las Vegas, aka Wayne Newton, who has led a successful career as one of the most famous singers of the mid-20th century.

Wayne has an estimated net worth of over $50 million. The artist is best known for his Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast and Danke Schoen.

Elaine Okamura: The Ex-Wife Of Wayne Newton

The former couple, Elaine Okamura and Wayne Newton married on June 1, 1968, in Las Vegas. Their wedding was held at the Little Church of the West.

Wedding pictures of Elaine Okamura and Wayne Newton.
Wedding pictures of Elaine Okamura and Wayne Newton. Source: dicetrends

On the occasion of their marriage, Elaine and Wayne hosted a breakfast gathering at the Flamingo with reportedly about seventy-five guests. According to sources, the reason they settled on that particular hotel was that Wayne's brother used to perform at that place. 

On top of that, he had been performing in the same hotel for the past 11 years. However, the lovely couple that shared the vows of eternal love separated after nearly seventeen years of marriage. They divorced in 1985 when their first child was only nine.

How Did They Meet? Elaine Okamura and her ex-beau Got Engaged On Christmas Day

At the time of Elaine Okamura and Wayne Netwon's first meeting, Elaine was still a flight attendant. Though there's no information about the development of their love, they started dating after their first counter. 

Elaine Okamura and Wayne Newton
Elaine Okamura and Wayne Newton during their wedding ceremony. Source: Vizaca

The couple dated for around two years before getting married in 1968. Moreover, the couple then made it official after getting engaged on Christmas Day in 1967.

Elaine Okamura And Wayne Adopted A Daughter

Many have speculated about the birth of Erin Newton, the first child of Wayne and Elaine. Some believe that she is the couple's biological child. However, it is a fact that she was adopted.

Elaine Okamura adopted daughter Erin Newton posing with her father, Wayne Newton.
Elaine Okamura's adopted daughter Erin Newton posing with her father, Wayne Newton. Source: closerweekly

Their daughter, Erin, was born on July 25, 1976. No details were available about the adoption, so we believe it was a closed one. As per sources claims, Erin moved in with her mother after the divorce of her parents.

Physical Appearance: Elaine 

Elaine Okamura has all the features of an Asian. With just a look, you can tell that she is of Asian descent and not otherwise. Her eyes are brown, whereas her hair is black. As she was born and raised in Hawaii, the public was stunned by her distinct Asian features that did not resemble any features of the Pacific Islanders. 

Okamura's ex-husband Wayne Newton stands at the height of 6 feet 1 inch. Though he has reached the age of eighty, he is still a very healthy person who weighs around 175 pounds, according to the sources.

Elaine Okamura Disappeared After Her Divorce

The former flight attendant, Okamura, and her husband, Wayne Newton, got divorced in 1985 after over seventeen years of their marriage. After her divorce, she vanished. It felt like she had just disappeared without a trace.

Elaine Okamura with her friends.
Elaine Okamura with her friends. Source: Tuko

Elaine no longer makes any public appearances. Before, she could be seen in various events individually without her husband. However, after their separation, she altogether left the events, appearances, and the media. 

Since Elaine does not use social media, she did not make an update about her well-being and whereabouts.

Did Elaine Okamura Remarry? And What About Wayne?

It does not seem that Elaine Okamura got remarried after her separation from her husband, Wayne Newton. Though we're not sure because there's no update on her, it would have broken the internet if Elaine had been remarried.

Still, we also can't say for sure that Elaine did not get married again after her divorce. Since she has always been kind of a private person, she may have pursued her love life in a secretive way.

Elaine Okamura attending the opening of the Roberto Cavalli boutique at CityCenter in Las Vegas.
Elaine Okamura attending the opening of the Roberto Cavalli boutique at CityCenter in Las Vegas. Source: Tuko

Though there's no news of Elaine, the same does not apply to the famous singer Wayne Newton. After his separation from Elaine, he got married to Kathleen McCrone. Kathleen is a former legal advisor from North Olmsted, Ohio, on April 9, 1994

Wayne and his current wife, Kathleen, have been blessed with their daughter Lauren Ashley Newton. As of now, this romantic couple is living a prosperous life with their daughter, 

Okamura: Early Life Details 

According to the sources, the ex-wife of Wayne Newton, Elaine Okamura, aka Elaine Newton, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is speculated that she was born in the year 1944. However, the exact date is still behind the curtains. 

Elaine Okamura in her younger days
Elaine Okamura in her younger days. Source: Pinterest

From speculations based on her last name, Elaine is of Japanese descent. Apart from the fact that she used to be a stewardess for an American airline, not much is revealed. Since she only came to fame after her marriage, information regarding her past life is yet to be known.

According to BiographyMask, Elaine used to attend Kaimuki High School for her high school studies. The school is located in her hometown Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States.

Is Elaine Okamura Active On Social Media?

Elaine does not have a social media presence. Even with a thorough search, none of her accounts was found, concluding that she does not use social media. But her husband, Wayne, is active on both Instagram and Twitter.

Though Wayne is one of the greatest entertainers in the industry and became well known as Mr. Las Vegas because of his presence, he does not have much presence on social media. 

On Instagram, he is available under @waynenewtonmrlv with over 6k followers. He is available on Twitter under @WayneNewtonMrLV with a little under 8k. 

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