Maureen Blumhardt: All You Need To Know About Charles Barkley’s Wife

Maureen Blumhardt is an American entrepreneur, humanitarian, and former model who rose to prominence after marrying ex-NBA star Charles Barkley. Charles and Maureen have been together for more than thirty years.

During his professional years, Charles played as a forward for many basketball teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers. The one-time NBA MVP possessed several skills that made him popular among fans, who gave him several nicknames such as “Chuck,” “The Round Mound of Rebound,” and “Sir Charles.” His exceptional play won him several awards, accolades, and medals, including a two-time Olympic gold medal.

After playing for around 16 years in the NBA, Charles called time on his playing career and retired as a Hall of Famer. The basketball legend also had his shirt number retired by the Philadelphia 76ers. Charles Barkley has taken up basketball punditry after retirement.

This article isn’t about Charles Barkley but the woman who he married for over three decades, Maureen Blumhardt.

Profile Summary

Full Name	Maureen Blumhardt Barkley
Gender	Female
Date of birth	January 15th, 1960
Age	64 years (as of July 2024)
Place of birth	Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Father	Richard R. Blumhardt
Mother	Ellen T. Blumhardt (late)
Siblings	4
Sexuality	Straight
Spouse	Charles Barkley (m. 1989)
Children	Christiana Barkley
Height	5 feet 2 inches (1.58m)
Weight	110 lbs
Hair color	Blonde
Eye color	Blue
Alma mater	University of Villanova, Columbia
University Qualification	Bachelor’s degree in Journalism
Occupation	Philanthropist, Businessperson, and Former Model
Net Worth	$1 million

Who is Maureen Blumhardt?

Maureen Blumhardt is a businesswoman, philanthropist, and former model. She was born in 1960 in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA to the family of Richard and Ellen Blumhardt.

Maureen has four siblings, which are made up of two brothers, Michael Blumhardt and Richard R. Blumhardt Jr., and two sisters, Ellen T. Palardy and Geraldine A. Berne, and they share the same parents.

Following her graduation from high school, Maureen was admitted to the University of Villanova and later enrolled at Columbia Journalism School, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism.

Career

Growing up, Maureen dreamt of becoming an actress, who would be featured in several movies but she became a fashion and runway model. As a model, she promoted brands such as Noblerex K-1. During her young modeling days, she was one of the most sought-after models in the United States.

Today, she is a philanthropist and is a lifetime honorary member of Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, a non-governmental organization that promotes women’s empowerment and equality.

Maureen Blumhardt’s Height and Weight

Maureen Blumhardt is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 50 kg. Aside from that, she can be identified by her blonde hair, hazel eyes, and squared jawline.

Who is Maureen Blumhardt’s Husband?

Maureen Blumhardt is married to Charles Wade Barkley. The couple got married in 1989 and have been together for over 35 years.

Maureen met Charles at the City Avenue restaurant in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She was a legal assistant and a part-time model while Charles was a famous basketball player at the time.

Charles and Maureen dated secretly for several years due to the criticism and public outcry about their racial differences until 1989 when they tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony.

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Wade Barkley was born on 20th February 1963 in Leeds, Alabama. Despite the widespread racism in the country, he participated in his school’s basketball games.

As a professional basketballer, Charles played for 16 seasons in the NBA. He represented over three teams, beginning with the Philadelphia 76ers between 1984 and 1992 before joining the Phoenix Suns, which he left in 1996 for the Houston Rockets.

Charles Barkley was rumored to be romantically involved with Madonna during the 1993 NBA Finals. His mother-in-law suffered a heart attack as a result of these allegations. Charles denied the allegations but the rumors didn’t die down.

Charles retired in 2000 as a legend. He was the 4th player in NBA history to achieve 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 4,000 assists. Remarkably, Charles won two consecutive Olympic Gold medals with Team USA in 1992 and 1996.

In his post-retirement era, Charles has featured as a sports pundit, analyst, and broadcaster on TNT with Shaquille O’Neal. Also, he has featured in other sports tournaments like the PGA Tour Champions.

Maureen Blumhardt’s Children

Maureen Blumhardt shares a daughter with Charles named Christiana Barkley. She was born in December 1989, the same year her parents got married.

Christiana Barkley had her university education at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, where she graduated in 2011 and proceeded to Columbia Journalism School at Columbia University, where she bagged a Master’s degree in Journalism in 2017.

As a student at the university, Christiana worked as a sales assistant for Turner Sports, a media company between 2011 and 2014. She also worked at Koppelman Group, a college consulting company, where she took up the position of director of writing and senior account manager of the company.

She has been spotted with her parents at several events and public gatherings. She was seen with her mother, Maureen, at the 20th anniversary of the “Fresh Start Fashion Gala” in March 2016.

Christiana Barkley is married to Ilya Hoffman. The couple got married in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States on March 6, 2011.

Maureen Blumhardt’s Net Worth

Maureen Blumhardt had amassed a significant amount of money from modeling from her young years and her net worth has increased from other business activities she ventured into.

Her husband, Charles Blumhardt has a net worth of around $60 million but lost a significant portion of his wealth to gambling.