Heidi van Pelt

Heidi Van Pelt is a certified nutritionist and a vegan chef. She was the co-anchor of popular radio shows including Raw Health, and Riding Americans. Pelt has encouraged people to vegan cooking.

Despite her professional endeavors, Heidi is well-known for her short-lived marriage with a celebrity. She is the ex-wife of the Home Improvement actor, Taran Noah Smith. In this article, let's look at Pelt's relationship and professional struggles.

Heidi Van Pelt's Controversial Marriage With Taran Noah Smith

Pelt's marriage with former actor Taran Noah Smith was quite controversial. At the time of the wedding, Taran was only 17 years old. On the other hand, Heidi was 33 years old, i.e., 16 years older than the Home Improvement actor.

Smith and Pelt reportedly met at a Hollywood party when Taran was 14 years old. Later, they again crossed paths at a movie premiere in 2000. Despite the age gap, the pair dated for a year before exchanging wedding vows on April 27, 2001, in the Topeka strip club. 

The status of Taran was a minor at that time. It triggered a media frenzy. In addition to this, Heidi was accused of being a gold digger. Nonetheless, the couple were in love and did not care about the people.

However, the love marriage between Heidi and her former beau, Taran did not last long. It was short-lived and ended with a divorce and a messy court battle.

Pelt And Smith Divorce Reason

Heidi's first marriage lasted only for six years. The couple filed for divorce on February 2, 2007. Money and allegations of infidelity fueled their separation. 

Pelt accused her the former actor of infidelity and excessive drinking. On the other hand, Smith said that Heidi wanted to take over their business.

After a nasty battle over financial disputes, the court ruled in Pelt's favor. She won the whole custody of the business, which made her wealthier.

Business Partnership Of Heidi Van Pelt And Taran Noah Smith

The former pair, Pelt and Smith, were not only husband and wife. They were also business partners. Yes, in 2005, the Home Improvement actor and his then-wife California-based non-dairy cheese manufacturer and restaurant, Playfood.

Playfood specializes in vegan and organic foods. Pelt ran it together with her then-husband till 2007. Following their divorce, the custody of the restaurant business was given to Heidi.

Has Heidi Van Pelt Remarried?

Yes, Heidi Van Pelt is reported to have remarried following her divorce from Taran Noah Smith. Her current husband is Jerimiah Rozzo-Belle, and together, the pair welcomed a son named Vox.

Together with her second husband, Pelt opened a vegan restaurant named Fud. However, it was closed after some disputes. 

Explore Heidi Van Pelt Net Worth

Heidi Van Pelt's net worth is estimated at around $300k. She gained custody of the vegan restaurant business following her divorce. This contributed significantly to her fortunes.

Besides this, Pelt has not disclosed any other income-generating sources. Her absence from the public has also hidden her real estate and properties.

Speaking of her former husband, Taran Noah Smith has made money as an integration technician at Space X since July 2022. The world's richest man, Elon Musk, whose net worth is $251 Billion, owns Space X.

Taran Noah Smith's Trust Fund Lawsuit

Pelt's ex-husband, Taran Noah Smith, sued his parents. He thought they weren't managing his $1.5 million trust fund appropriately. 

In 2002, Smith became a legal adult and took ownership of the trust fund income. However, Taran later realized that his parents were protecting the money. He said

"I'd gotten out of the teenage phase and realized my parents weren't doing anything wrong but were trying to protect me."

Was Heidi Van Pelt On Home Improvement? 

No, Heidi was not on Home Improvement. However, her former husband, Taran Noah Smith, is well-known for his role, Mark Taylor, on the sitcom Home Improvement.

This does not mean Pelt has not worked in the entertainment industry. After leaving her birthplace, Missouri, and moving to Los Angeles, she picked odd jobs.

One such job was working as a movie production assistant and prop master. In addition to this, Pelt appeared in an episode of E! True Hollywood Story in 2005 as Taran's wife.

Pelt's Early Life Challenges

Heidi was born in Missouri on July 11, 1968. Unlike many children, her early life was not comforting. Pelt's parents separated when she was a year old.

Following the separation, Pelt's mother, Marsha Duncan solely raised her. Marsha had to be involved in multiple jobs to provide for the family and to pay for Heidi's education.

The Vegan chef Pelt went to BluePrint High School and later graduated from Oak Park High School. She started her academic journey by enrolling in Design and Fashion at Stephens College in Columbia but did not finish the program. 

Heidi transitioned to German and Philosophy at the University of Missouri. However, she didn't graduate in it too. Ultimately, Pelt's aspiration to join the CIA led her to the University of Washington, where she initially planned to study Russian but left a semester before completing her degree.

Heidi's Journey As A Vegan Cook

Taran Noah Smith's ex-wife, Heidi, was wandering for a stable job. She moved to Los Angeles and hopped from one job to another. Later, she embraced vegetarianism and decided to master vegetarian cuisine.

Pelt took a course at the American Academy of Nutrition and became a certified Nutritional counselor. Just like Kelly Osbourne's ex-fiance, she began to work as a vegan chef and nutritionist in Los Angeles.

Heidi's involvement in a vegan community got her to link with animal rights activists. In addition to this, she became the co-anchor of the popular radio show ‘Raw Health,’ riding Americans’ growing interest in vegan cooking

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