Frances Gladney

Frances Gladney is popularly known for being the wife of famed songwriter Smokey Robinson. Her marriage with Robinson propelled her to the spotlight garnering media attention. 

The relationship and marital life of Smokey has always intrigued the media. So, in this article, let's take a look at his second marriage as we explore Gladney's lifestyle.

Frances Gladney As Smokey Robinson's Second Wife

Gladney has been married for more than two decades now and introduces herself as Frances Gladney Robinson. The two tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony on May 28, 2002. The twosome's meet-cute was in Los Angeles. Did you know? The shared interest in Coconut Shrimp began the bond between the couple.

Frances and Smokey who had been friends for years were on the phone laughing and planning their birthday that falls on the same day. She agreed when the Motown legend proposed to go for coconut shrimp.

The romance sparked between the pair. Now, all the time, Robison's second wife hears, 'You do realize that I married you because of coconut shrimp' from the Motown legend. 

Gladney and Robinson are happily married now. The husband and wife duo celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary in 2023. To this day, there are no rumors of extramarital affairs and divorce between these love birds.

Smokey Robinson's Former Relationship

The Motown legend Smokey Robinson was formerly married to Claudette Rogers, one of the original members of The Miracles. The pair tied the knot in 1959. However, their marriage suffered from many problems.

Rogers could not conceive children and had miscarriages seven times before giving birth to their baby. Likewise, Smokey had an extramarital affair with Diana Ross while he was still married to Claudette.

Does Frances Gladney Have Children?

Well, Gladney does not share any biological children with her husband Smokey Robinson. But, she is a stepmother to three children from Robinson's past relationship. 

As aforementioned Claudette suffered seven miscarriages, but gave birth to two children; Berry, and Tamla. Additionally, Robinson has a son named Trey from his extra-marital affair. Frances has not talked much about her relationship with the children.

Like Candiace Dillard Bassett, Gladney has not stated her wish to have children of her own. And, she has embraced the role of a stepmother.

Deep Dive Into Frances Gladney Birthday And Early Life

Born in 1940, Frances Gladney celebrates her birthday every February 19 alongside her husband. Yes, despite being 12 years apart from Smokey Robinson, the married pair has the same birthday.

In fact, Gladney and Robinson's bond began while planning for their birthday. Regarding Frances's early life, there is only limited information.

The celebrity wife Frances has been hesitant to share details about her parents, schools, and others. Meanwhile, her husband grew up in the North End area of Detroit, Michigan, and attended Northern High School.

Explore Frances Gladney's Business And Net Worth

Frances Gladney's net worth is estimated at around $5 Million. She is the wife of multi-millionaire and famed music star Smokey Robinson. Smokey is worth $150 Million. The wealthy duo Gladney and Robinson live a wealthy lifestyle.

While Frances's professional life before her marriage is extremely private, she has joined up with her spouse in different ventures now. Yes, the duo has launched a skincare line for people of color called Skinphonic. They produce products like My Girl for women and Get Ready for men.

Additionally, Gladney has also invested in Smokey Robinson's wine business. The wine business was launched in 2018. Speaking of real estate, the celebrity wife lives in a multi-million dollar mansion.

In fact, Frances redesigned their Chatsworth, California mansion. The couple owned two more houses in Pittsburgh and Las Vegas. Smokey listed the Chatsworth mansion for $7.99 million in 2014.

Gladney Inspired Smokey Robinson's Music

Smokey Robinson does not seem to be retiring from the music industry any time soon. Moreover, he released a new album in 2023. One of the songs of the album holds a special meaning to the pair as it was based on their courtship.

The song I Keep Calling shares a glimpse of the beginning of their secret relationship. The lyrics say, 'Simple things like touching in public/Private touches goin’ unseen.' giving insight into their secret dating.

Robinson had this song for years in his mind. And, he has finally been able to bring it in the form of songs. 

Frances Gladney Instagram, Facebook, And Social Media

Frances Gladney is active on Instagram. She uses the instagram account @mygirl219. However, like most celebrity wives, Gladney does not have many followers on her Instagram.

Gladney's followers are around 4k. She shares a glimpse of her lifestyle and married life with Smokey Robinson on her social media. Meanwhile, Robinson has over 223k followers on social media. 

Besides Instagram, Gladney does not seem to have accounts on any other social media platforms like Facebook and X. She keeps on sharing on her social media.

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