Who is Vanilla Ice's wife? All about the rapper's marriage and dating history

Who is Vanilla Ice's wife? All about the rapper's marriage and dating history

Vanilla Ice is a renowned rap artist, actor, and television personality from the United States. He was the earliest solo white rapper to attain mainstream success after his best-known track, Ice Ice Baby, was released in 1990. Given his fame in the entertainment scene, many people are curious about his personal life, particularly his marital status. So, who is Vanilla Ice's wife?

Vanilla Ice arrives at the Vanity Nightclub (L) and at the Planet Hollywood Times Square (R)
Vanilla Ice arrives at the Vanity Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada (L). The rapper poses for a photo in New York City (R). Photo: Gabe Ginsberg, Bruce Glikas (modified by author)
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Vanilla Ice's professional and private lives provide an intriguing glimpse into the journey of a complex musician. He remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry—from his marriage to Laura Giaritta to his growing profession and rising personal worth.

Vanilla Ice's profile summary

Full name

Robert Matthew Van Winkle

Gender

Male

Date of birth

31 October 1967

Age

57 years old (as of 2024)

Zodiac sign

Scorpio

Place of birth

Dallas, Texas, United States

Current residence

St. Augustine Beach, Florida, United States

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

White

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height in feet

6'

Height in centimetres

183

Weight in pounds

185

Weight in kilograms

84

Hair colour

Dark brown

Eye colour

Blue

Marital status

Divorced

Ex-wife

Laura Giaritta

Children

KeeLee Breeze Van Winkle, Dusti Rain Van Winkle, Priscilla Love VanWinkle

Father

William Basil Van Winkle

Mother

Camilla Beth Dickerson

Education

R L Turner High School

Profession

Rapper, actor, record producer, singer, television host

Years active

1985–present

Genre

Hip hop, rap rock, nu metal, rap metal

Net worth

$20 million

Instagram

@vanillaiceofficial

X (Twitter)

@vanillaice

Website

vanillaice.com

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Who is Vanilla Ice's wife in 2024?

Is Vanilla Ice married? Vanilla Ice is currently divorced. However, he was previously married to Laura Giarritta between 1997 and 2011.

Vanilla Ice (R) and his wife Laura Giaritta (L)
Vanilla Ice and his wife Laura Giaritta host the "That's My Boy" screening on 11 June 2012 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Photo: Larry Marano
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Vanilla Ice is a renowned American businesswoman. Ice and Laura first met in 1995 and married two years later, in 1997. They have two daughters, KeeLee Breeze and Dusti Rain.

The American rapper was married to Laura Giaritta for almost 20 years. They married on 30 March 1997, but Vanilla Ice's wife, Laura Giaritta, filed for divorce in 2016 after five years of separation. The divorce was eventually finalised in November 2019.

Vanilla Ice's dating history

Apart from his lengthy marriage to Laura Giaritta, he is known to have been romantically involved with some big names in the entertainment industry. Some of the ladies he has allegedly dated include:

Madonna (1991–1992)

Madonna speaks on stage in Los Angeles, California
Madonna speaks on stage at the 65th Grammy Awards, held at the Crytpo.com Arena on 5 February 2023. Photo: Robert Gauthier
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Before meeting Laura, the American rapper was romantically involved with Madonna Louise Ciccone. Madonna is a renowned singer, songwriter, and actor from the United States. She is known as the "Queen of Pop" due to her constant reinvention and creativity in music production, visual presentation, and composition.

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Vanilla and Madonna met during one of Ice's Madison Square Garden performances. He noticed that she danced the entire time. They allegedly began dating in 1991 and dissolved their relationship in 1992.

Connie Hamzy (1990)

Connie Hamzy was an actress, author, media personality, and singer-songwriter from the United States. She was most recognised for her contributions to the music industry, where she had a lengthy and illustrious career.

Vanilla Ice and Connie Hamzy allegedly met in January 1990. They dated for one month before separating in February 1990.

Rowanne Brewer (1988)

Vanilla Ice (L) and Rowanne Brewer (R)
Rap star Vanilla Ice having honey poured down his throat by model Rowanne Brewer in the back of a limo. Photo: Acey Harper
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The American rapper's first known romantic relationship was with Rowanne Brewer. Rowanne Brewer and Vanilla met in 1988. They dated for a while before breaking up within a year.

Rowanne Brewer is a model and actress best known for her roles in movies and TV series such as Round Trip to Heaven (1992), South Beach (1993), Daddy Dearest (1993), and Murphy Brown (1994).

FAQs

  1. Who is Vanilla Ice? He is an American rap artist, actor, and television personality best known for his song Ice Ice Baby.
  2. How old is Vanilla Ice? He is 56 years old as of September 2024. He was born on 31 October 1967.
  3. Who is Vanilla Ice's new wife in 2024? He is currently unmarried.
  4. How did Vanilla Ice become famous? He rose to prominence in the early 1990s with his breakthrough single, Ice Ice Baby.
  5. Where is Vanilla Ice House? His home is located in St. Augustine Beach, Florida, United States.
  6. Is Vanilla Ice a millionaire? According to Celebrity Net Worth, Vanilla has an alleged net worth of $20 million.
  7. What is Vanilla Ice's height? He is 6 feet or 183 centimetres tall.

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Vanilla Ice is a renowned rap artist, actor, and television personality from the United States. Many people have been searching for Vanilla Ice's wife. While he was previously married to Laura Giaritta, the American rapper is currently single. He has kep his current relationship or marital status.

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Zimmerman has mentioned on multiple occasions that he would like to be married. In an episode of Audacy's Friday Night Takeover in May 2024, the musician stated that he wishes his marriage would be like one of his grandparents. Read the article to learn about his relationship.

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Tatiana Thiga (Lifestyle writer) Tatiana Thiga is a content creator who joined Yen in 2022. She is an English literature graduate from Kenyatta University. She has amassed sufficient knowledge working on a variety of topics, including biographies, fashion and lifestyles, guides, and more. In 2023, Tatiana finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. You can reach her at tatianathiga@gmail.com