Winston Elba

Winston Elba is the youngest son of Idris Elba. Idris is best known for playing "Heimdall" in the Marvel film series "Thor." Winston was born from the relationship between Idris and his former girlfriend, Naiyana Garth.

During their three-year romance, Idris, a well-known actor and musician, gave birth to his second child. The name Winston is very close to Idris' heart. Let us know why the name is so significant to Idris.

Know About Winston Elba

Winston Elba is the second child and first son of Idris Elba. Idris is a famous actor and musician best known for appearing in movies like "Thor" and "Luther." Idris had many relationships from which Winston was born.

Winston was born on April 17, 2014, in the United Kingdom. He is nine years old as of writing. Winston's mother, Naiyana Garth, is an ex-girlfriend of Idris Elba from Britain; the two parted ways when Winston was almost two years old. 

Idris Elba, Winston's Father

Winston's father is the famous British actor Idris Elba. He was born on September 6, 1972, in East London, England. Winston was born the same year that "No Good Deed," the film in which Idris starred, was released. Five months after Winston's birth, in September 2014, the film was released.

Idris is a famed actor best known for the role of "Heimdall" in the Marvel movie trilogy, "Thor." He has starred in many other movies and TV series. Idris won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series for his role in the show, "Luther."

Idris also has had a successful musical career. He began as a DJ in 2009 after being selected to play music for the Rising Icons series on Black Entertainment Television. Idris had multiple relationships, and Winston was born from the relationship between Idris and an entrepreneur named Naiyana Garth.

Naiyana Garth, Winston's Mother

Naiyana Garth is the former girlfriend of Idris Elba and the mother of Winston Elba. She is a successful entrepreneur and a makeup artist. British businesswoman Naiyana Garth came under the radar due to her relationship with well-known actor Idris Elba. 

Garth has experience in marketing and publicity, and she founded a digital media company. Naiyana and Idris Elba started dating in 2013 and had a son together, Winston Elba, in 2014. She also has worked in the fashion industry.

In addition to her work in the fashion industry, she has experience in film, special effects, body painting, and makeup. She studied fashion, media, prosthetic techniques, and makeup.

Relation Between Winston's Parents

In the summer of 2013, Idris Elba and Naiyana Garth started dating. It is said that Garth met Idris while working as a makeup artist on one of her films. Together, they made several public appearances to demonstrate their relationship.

Winston's parents never married, even after being close for three long years. The two couples loved and cherished their child. His father, Idris told Cosmopolitan, "I love being a dad, it's an important part of my life." He also said, "As much as it's nice to be busy and working, ultimately children don't raise themselves. 

Significance of The Name Winston

The name "Winston" is quite significant to the British actor, Idris Elba, Winston's father. Winston was the name of Idris's late father. Elba named his son in respect of his late father who passed away from lung cancer.

Elba's father, Winston Elba, passed away in September 2013 after battling lung cancer. He said that his father's loss affected him and forced him to reevaluate his life.

Elba would remember his father's saying "Fear Nothing." With that in mind, Elba decided to take charge of his career and accept roles that he otherwise would have turned down, remembering his father's advice to "fear nothing."

Winston Elba Net Worth

As Winston is still young and has not established a career for himself, his net worth is not yet set. However, his father Idris Elba, is a renowned actor and has an estimated net worth of $40 million, similar to another actor, Will Peltz.

Additionally, his mother, Naiyana earns her living as a professional makeup artist and hairstylist, and her estimated net worth is $1 million. In the UK, the average yearly salary for hairstylists is $26,846 and for makeup artists, it is $26,381.49.

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