Owen Vanessa Elliot: Interesting facts about Cass Elliot's daughter

Owen Vanessa Elliot: Interesting facts about Cass Elliot's daughter

Owen Vanessa Elliot is famous for her successful career and her celebrity parents. She is the daughter of well-known singer Cass Elliot, who was a part of The Mamas & the Papas, a legendary folk-rock group from the 1960s. Even though she lost her mum at an early age, Vanessa has devoted her life to making sure her mum's life and musical legacy are remembered to date.

Owen Elliot-Kugell attends the star ceremony for "Mama" Cass Elliott honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame posthumously in Hollywood, California
Owen Elliot-Kugell attends the star ceremony for "Mama" Cass Elliott honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame posthumously in Hollywood, California. Photo: Frazer Harrison
Source: UGC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Owen Vanessa Elliot is a famous American singer and actress. She is widely recognized for her successful music career. In television, she is known for The Fabulous Allan Carr in 2017 and Revealed with Jules Asner in 2001.

Owen Vanessa Elliot’s profile summary

Full nameOwen Vanessa Elliot
Gender Female
Date of birth 26 April 1967
Age 57 years old (as of 2024)
Zodiac sign Taurus
Place of birth Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
Current residence Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality American
Ethnicity White
ReligionChristianity
Sexuality Straight
Height5'8'' (172 cm)
Weight159 lbs (72 kgs)
Hair colour Brown
Eye colour Brown
Mother Ellen Naomi Cohen
Father Charles Wayne Day
Relationship status Married
Partner Jack Kugell
Children Two (Zoe and Noah)
Profession American singer and TV personality
Net worth $1.3 million

Read also

Is Vanessa Bryant dating? All we know about her love life after Kobe's death

Who is Owen Vanessa Elliot?

Vanessa is a celebrity kid thanks to her famously recognised father and mother. She is the daughter of Charles Wayne Day (father) and Cass Elliot (mother). Her mother, Ellen Naomi Cohen, commonly known as Cass Elliot or Mama Cass, was a renowned American singer and actress.

Cass Elliot was famous as a member of The Mamas and the Papas singing group. Later, she embarked on a solo career, releasing five albums and numerous single hits. In 1998, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for her work with the famous The Mamas and the Papas singing group.

Cass, Owen's mother, did not want to reveal who her daughter's father was to the public. Therefore, at the time of her death, she had not shared any details about Vanessa's father. However, when Vanessa was a little older, she got to know and learn more about her father.

Read also

Who is Latto dating? Exploring her dating history and relationships

Who was Cass Elliot in love with?

Cass Elliot was married twice. Her first marriage in 1963 was to James Hendricks, her fellow member in the Big 3 and the Mugwumps. Their marriage was annulled in 1968.

In 1971, Elliot married Donald von Wiedenman, a journalist who was also the heir to a Bavarian barony. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce after only a few months.

How old was Owen Vanessa Elliot when her mother died?

Vanessa was still a very young girl when her mother passed away. She passed away on 29th July 1974.

How old was Cass Elliot when she died?

The talented American singer died at the age of 32 years in London, England. She was buried at the Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California, USA.

The singer died in her sleep at the London flat where she was residing. After an autopsy was conducted, it was revealed that she had died of heart failure. Cass Elliot's death scene was in Flat 12, 9 Curzon Place, Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London. Harry Nilsson was the owner of that place.

Read also

Gael Anderson: Everything we know about Andrew Lincoln's spouse

Top 5 facts about Owen Vanessa Elliot
Top 5 facts about Owen Vanessa Elliot. Photo: Bruce Glikas (modified by author)
Source: Original

Who is the father of Owen Vanessa Elliot?

Her father was Charles Wayne Day. He was an American guitarist and baritone bluesman from the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, USA. Charles was born on 5th August 1942 and passed away on 10th March 2008 at 65.

He is famous for several of his highly acclaimed solo releases, including:

  • We, Gotta, Get Outta this Place
  • Memphis Tennessee
  • She Was Not My Kind
  • Poor Stagger Lee
  • Rain Silver Dollar
  • Pony Tail Partner

How old is Owen Vanessa Elliot today?

Owen Elliot is 57 years old as of 2024. She was born on 26th April 1967 in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States of America. She was the only child of her parents. Thus, she didn't have any siblings.

What does Owen Vanessa Elliot do for a living?

Owen has followed in her mother’s footsteps by joining the music sector. As a singer, she has performed as part of The Mamas and the Papas alongside Carnie Wilson (her friend) and Chynna (Phillips' daughter). They contributed to the album, Dedicated.

Read also

Shannon Sharpe's kids: Inside the family life of the sports commentator

In addition, she recreated The Mamas and The Papa's music for the sake of the original members' children and grandchildren. She collaborated with the renowned RCA on remastering her mother's Don't Call Me Mama Anymore album.

Who is Owen Vanessa Elliot's husband?

Owen is married to the love of his life and long-term partner, Jack Kugell, a versatile producer and writer. His work revolves around R&B, pop, country music, film, and television shows. He has also worked with different artists from all over the world.

Over the years, he has continued to consistently write great songs, thus putting a stamp on how a great artist he is. He is also committed to fighting for the rights of different creators serving as a member of Songwriter of North America (SONA).

Who are Owen Vanessa Elliot's children?

Asides from being a dedicated wife, Vanessa Elliot is a mother of two. The talented singer and her husband have been blessed with a daughter, Zoe and a son, Noah.

Read also

Charleston White's net worth: How much is the commentator worth?

From (L-R) Mama Cass Elliot's daughter Owen Elliot-Kugell, musical icon Michelle Phillips and John Phillips' son Jeffrey Phillips pose at the Anaheim Convention Center
From (L-R) Mama Cass Elliot's daughter Owen Elliot-Kugell, musical icon Michelle Phillips and John Phillips' son Jeffrey Phillips pose at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo: David Livingston
Source: Getty Images

What happened to Cass Elliot's daughter?

Own continues to keep her mother's legacy through her music career. She announced that she will publish a memoir entitled My Mama, Cass which will be publish in May 2024 from Hachette Books. She stated:

I’ve wanted to tell her story for a really, really long time, and I didn’t know how to do it. I’m still not really confident about it because it’s so new to me.

In her book, she thoroughly explains her mother's upbringing and influential role in the counterculture movement of the 1960s.

Additionally, she also addresses some of the rumours surrounding Elliot's life, including the infamous rumour that Elliot died by choking on a ham sandwich. She expresses that writing the book offered her fresh perspectives on her mother.

What I discovered writing this book is that my mother was a woman far ahead of her time. She was a trailblazer, a successful woman in a male-dominated business. An iconic artist, she was the most loyal of friends, of which she had many. Most importantly, she was a single mother who just wanted someone of her very own. That was me.

Read also

Chris Brown's children: Meet Chris Brown's adorable kids and baby mamas

Fast facts about Owen Vanessa Elliot

  • Her mother, Cass, struggled with her weight and self-esteem.
  • She has toured with Beach Boys member Al Jardine.
  • She was raised by her aunt, Leah Kunkel.
  • She was at her grandmother's when her mum was found dead in London.
  • Michelle Philips helped her find her father.
  • She helped get her mother a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

FAQs

  1. Who is Owen Vanessa Elliot? She is an American singer and TV personality. She is famous for being the daughter of the talented late musician Cass Elliot.
  2. What does Owen Vanessa Elliot do for a living? Vanessa is a singer like her late mother.
  3. Who was the father of Cass Elliot's baby? Her biological father of her daughter was Charles Wayne Day. He was an American guitarist and baritone bluesman from the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, USA.
  4. How old is Owen Vanessa Elliot? She is 57 years old as of 2024. Owen Elliot was born on 26th April 1967 in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States of America.
  5. Does Owen Vanessa Elliot sing? Yes, she does. Vanessa has followed in her mother's footsteps into becoming a singer.
  6. How much is Owen Vanessa Elliot's net worth? According to Fashionuer, she has an estimated net worth of $1.3 million. She has made this sum from her career in music and television.
  7. Where is Owen Vanessa Elliot now? Vanessa lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and children.

Read also

Who is Maria Taylor's husband? All about her relationships and marriages

Owen Vanessa Elliot is not a new name in the entertainment industry. She is a talented and well-established American singer and actress. She is famous for being the daughter of the late American singer Cass Elliot. Vanessa is a married woman and a loving mother of two, a daughter and a son.

Yen.com.gh shared an interesting article about Michael Irvin's net worth. He is an accomplished sports commentator, reality TV star, actor, entrepreneur, and retired professional football player from the United States.

He played as a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys in his NFL career. Thanks to his impressive career, Irvin has amassed a sizeable fortune. Discover Michael Irvin's net worth and how the football legend's wealth stacks up.

Source: YEN.com.gh

Authors:
Venic Mwendwa avatar

Venic Mwendwa Venic Nyanchama is a copywriter with more than two years of working experience in the journalism world. She has an educational background in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Nairobi having graduated in 2014. Venic works on topics in Facts and Life Hacks since 2018. Email address: venicmwendwa@gmail.com

Jackline Wangare avatar

Jackline Wangare (Lifestyle writer) Jackline Simwa is a content writer at Yen.com.gh, where she has worked since mid-2021. She tackles diverse topics, including finance, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle. Previously, she worked at The Campanile by Kenyatta University. She has more than five years in writing. Jackline graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (2019) and a Diploma in Marketing (2015) from Kenyatta University. In 2023, Jackline finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques and Google News Initiative course in 2024. Email: simwajackie2022@gmail.com.