Maxine Sneed

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Relationship Timeline Of Maxine Sneed

Ex-husband
Ex-husband : Tommy Chong
Maxine Sneed Married To Tommy Chong in 1960 And Divorced In 1970.

Maxine Sneed is a former editor of Black Radio Magazine. Maxine is also the proud mother of Canadian-American actress Rae Dawn Chong. Her daughter is well known among the public for her role as Cindy in the action-adventure and thriller movie Commando.

Maxine is very much private about her lifestyle. Unlike other celebrity parents, Sneed does not keep her life with the public. Maxine came to the spotlight for her association with Chong rather than her professional endeavors. 

Is Maxine Sneed Single?

Maxine Sneed has reportedly remained single and prefers to keep her private life away from the limelight. There is not much information about her personal life since the 1970s

Maxine Sneed and her daughter Rae Dawn Chong.
Maxine Sneed and her daughter Rae Dawn Chong.
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Maxine is not active on social media platforms. While Sneed does have a social networking account, she has not interacted much on the sites.

Maxine must be living a happy life through her successful career. She has been able to accumulate a huge sum throughout her career. As per sources, She is very close to her children and spends her free time with her grandchildren

Failed Marriage of Maxine with Tommy Chong

Maxine Sneed was married to Thomas B. Kin Chong, Aka Tommy Chong, for a decade. The duo walked down the wedding aisle in 1960. They had a romantic relationship for several years before tying their wedding knot. 

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Image: Maxine was married to Tommy for more than a decade in the 1960s
Source: USA News Court

Nothing much about their first meeting instance is shared with the media. Although this may be Maxine's first relationship of Maxine, her husband, Tommy, was involved in a romantic relationship with Gail Lewis and had a daughter, Rae Dawn.  

Soon after their wedding, In 1965, Maxine and Tommy welcomed their first biological child, Robbi Chong. Robbi is a well-known Canadian actress and former model.

However, this happy-looking relationship ended in 1970. The reason for Maxine's separation from Tommy is not shared with the media. 

Short Bio on Tommy Chong

Tommy Chong is a Canadian-American actor, writer, director, musician, cannabis rights activist, and comedian. He became a naturalized United States citizen in the late 1980s. He is best known for his married life, along with his career. 

Tommy Chong
Image: Tommy and his wife, Shelby
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Tommy married Shelby Fiddis in 1975. They had three children, sons Paris (b. 1974) and Gilbran (b. 1981) and daughter Precious Chong (b. 1968). 

Chong announced on June 9, 2012, that he is battling prostate cancer. He described cancer "as a slow stage one had for a long time." 

Maxine Sneed: Net Worth And Earnings

Maxine Sneed has an estimated net worth of more than $1 Million. She has accumulated most of her net worth through her successful career. Jessica Ciencin Henriquez is another famous editor with a net worth of $300,000. 

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Image: The mother-daughter attending an event 
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Maxine worked as an editor for ‘Black Radio Magazine.’ However, the exact period of her magazine association is unknown. Maxine's former husband, Tommy, has a net worth of more than $20 Million

Tommy managed to pick up the property back in 1979 for a bargain price of $230,000 (adjusted for inflation, equivalent to about $770,000 as of 2023). In LA, Tommy and Shelby have lived the last few decades in the Pacific Palisades. Their home is worth $6-8 million.

Where Is Maxine Sneed Now?

Maxine Sneed was born in the 1940s. Her exact birth date is still under investigation. Moreover, details regarding her early life and educational background remain behind the curtain.

Old picture of Maxine Sneed and her daughters.
Old picture of Maxine Sneed and her daughters.
Source: Instagram

Moving on to her current life, she is living with her actress daughter, Rae Dawn Chong. Both mother and daughter get along very well. They are often seen together at various awards functions and seminars.

Does Sneed Have Any Film Credits?

Well, American Crime Story actress Rae Dawn Chong's mother has not appeared in any movie or TV series, so she does not have any filmography credits. Moreover, she also does not have a page on IMDb.  

On the other hand, Rae Dawn Chong has appeared in more than 85 different movies and TV series. She also has a page on IMDb that showcases her filmography credits, including her acting, directing, writing, and other credits.

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