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Stacey Weitzman

Posted on Jun 10, 2021, Modified : Dec 23, 2021 Sijan Rana

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Stacey Weitzman, an American businesswoman, and activist who herself is a cancer survivor, actively works for charity causes. She came to wide media attention as the wife of OBE American actor Henry Winkler. In a marital relationship for more than 4 decades, the duo is parents to three and grandparents to five.

As for a fact, Henry is the second husband of Weitzman. Though she avoids the limelight, she is often seen accompanying her husband to various events and while supporting his multiple projects. Let’s get further information on Stacey’s relationship and personal updates.

Quick Facts
Birth Name	Stacey Cooper Furstman
Date of Birth	November 15, 1947
Birth Place	Los Angeles, California
Age	73
Height	5 feet 2 inches
Husband	Henry Winkler (current), Howard Weitzman (divorced)
Children	3 (Jed, Zoe, Max)
Grandchildren	5
Net Worth	$1.5 million

How old is Stacey Weitzman?

Born on November 15, 1947, Weitzman is a native of Los Angeles, California. Her birth name is Stacey Cooper Furstman. She grew up in a middle-class family; her father worked at a private office while her mother was a nurse.

A graduate of the University of North California, Stacey is a businesswoman who owns her fashion PR firm and has a couple of TV credits as an actress. But it was her marriage to Golden Globe-winning actor Henry Winkler that brought her to fame.

What is Stacey Weitzman profession?

Talking about her career, Weitzman wanted to pursue a career in fashion designing but followed her father’s suggestion. She graduated in Economics and Business from the University of North California.

But nothing could keep her apart to link with fashion anyhow. So, she opened her own fashion PR firm. Some of her clients include Van Cleef & Arpels, Jag, and Jerry Magnin’s clothing.

In addition to that, Stacey made TV screen appearances in the TV series As Told by Ginger (2001) and film The Touch (2005).

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Where did Stacey Weitzman wedding happened?

Stacey Weitzman married on May 5, 1978, in the Manhattan synagogue with actor Henry Winkler. While Stacey prefers to keep herself low-key from public exposure, she occasionally accompanies her second husband Henry on red carpet moments. The duo tied a knot after 2 years of dating and is together ever since.

In September 2019, during the red-carpet interview, she answered host Jenny McCarthy about their secret to the long-lasting relationship as ‘communication’ and ‘commitment.’ In 2021, the couple celebrated their 43^rd wedding anniversary.

How many children does the couple have?

Together, they are parents to three children including Stacey’s son Jed Weitzman from her previous marriage. The couple welcomed their daughter Zoe Winkler in 1980 and then a son named Max Daniel on August 18, 1983.

All of their children are now grown-ups and pursue their own careers. Their daughter Zoe, a pre-school teacher, is currently married to actor/writer/producer Rob Reinis. Eldest son Jed is a music talent manager, while Max followed his father’s footsteps into acting. Moreover, Stacey and Henry have five grandchildren.

How was the Love Story of Stacey and Henry Winkler?

It was in 1976 when Weitzman first Henry when she was at Jerry Magnin’s clothing shop in Beverly Hills, while the American actor came up looking for a sports coat. And she did help him. Jerry Magnin was one of Stacey’s PR film clients.

A week later, when Henry visited the shop, he coincidentally met Stacey there. The Happy Days star who stated “love at first sight” with Stacey Weitzman, asked for her drinks this time. Shortly after, the duo began dating and after 5 months of a relationship, she moved in with him in Hollywood Hills.

Who is Stacey Weitzman son with First (Ex) Husband?

Before Henry, the American businesswoman was married to Howard Weitzman; as a result, she changed her surname to ‘Weitzman’ from the maiden name ‘Furstman.’ Professionally Howard was an American entertainment lawyer, who died on April 7, 2021, at the age of 81.

As reported, they met in 1968 and exchanged vows a year later, on October 19, 1969. The former pair even welcomed a son Jed Weitzman in 1971. But after 7 years of marriage, they divorced in 1976.

Shortly after their divorce, Stacey Weitzman married her second husband Henry Winkler. On the other, late Howard Weitzman was in a marital relationship with his second wife Margaret Weitzman from 1981 until his death.

How did Stacey survive from the Breast Cancer?

By the time, her second youngest child, daughter Zoe went to college, Stacey got diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001. After tests, doctors suggested the removal of one breast and underwent a lumpectomy (removal of a cancerous tumor) and intensive chemotherapy.

However, the cancer cells again began to infect due to which, Weitzman had to under a double mastectomy (removal of all breast tissues). Ever since she is living cancer-free.

What is the net worth of Stacey Weitzman?

As of 2021, the exact figure of Weitzman’s net worth is yet to be out, but her independent fortune is alleged to be $1.5 million. Comparatively, her current husband Henry Winkler flies high with a net worth of $40 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.