The Wahlberg family is a talented bunch. While Mark Wahlberg undoubtedly has the most claim to fame, his brothers and sisters are not far behind. The family even had their own TV show entitled, Wahlburgers. The series enjoyed an initial run of from January 22, 2014, to July 31, 2019, on A&E, and aired for 10 seasons. In this article, we will take a closer look at the large family of the Wahlbergs.
Alma Wahlberg
Alma Wahlberg, who passed away at the age of 78, was more than just the mother of famous actors Mark and Donnie Wahlberg. She was a woman who overcame humble beginnings, raised nine children with love and pride, and inspired them to pursue their passions.
Alma was born on the 6th of May 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts. She worked as a bank clerk and nurse’s aide to make ends meet. She also became a hostess at her sons’ restaurants, where she charmed customers with her infectious laugh and sense of humor.
Alma had two marriages in her life, both of which lasted for decades. She first tied the knot with Donald Edward Wahlberg on the 20th of November 1965. They had nine children together: six sons and three daughters, who went on to become successful in various fields. However, their marriage ended in 1982, after 17 years of being together. In 1984, Alma married Mark Conroy, who became her second husband and a loving stepfather to her children. They remained married until her death in 2021.
Alma died on Sunday, April 18 at the age of 78. Her sons announced her death on Instagram, but did not reveal the cause. However, it was known that Alma had been suffering from dementia for a long time, and that it had affected her memory and cognition. And fans believed that she had died from complications related to dementia.
Alma Wahlberg leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and dreams that will live on in her children and grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and fans.
Donald E. Wahlberg
The patriarch of the Wahlberg household, Donald Edmund Wahlberg was born on the 8th of May, 1930. Little is known about Donald Sr. who sadly passed away on the 14th of February, 2008. A retired US Army Veteran, Donald was on the Korean War and married Alma while still on active duty. He had a brief appearance in the movie, Southie, which aired in 1998.
Mark Wahlberg
The youngest of the nine Wahlberg children, Mark Wahlberg is the most famous of the lot. Mark was born on the 5th of June, 1971 in Boston, Massachusetts. Mark did not have the best of childhood and soon found himself dropping out of high school and into cocaine addiction. He was jailed for assault a few times, which proved to be a turning point in his career. Even though Mark began his career as a rapper, he quickly ventured to movies and is now considered to be one of the best and most influential actors in Hollywood. Few of his accolades include 2 Academy Awards Nominations, 3 Golden Globe Nominations, and 3 SAG Awards nominations. Of his roles, Mark is best known for his work in the 2007 movie, Entourage, and the 2013 movie, Ted.
He has an estimated net worth of $400 million as of 2023. He has earned this fortune through his work as a musician/rapper, model, actor, producer, entrepreneur, and investor.
Today, Mark is happily married to model and actress Rhea Durham, and the pair have four kids together, Ella Rae, Grace, Brendan Joseph, and Michael.
After all, Wahlberg is a man of many talents and passions, who has overcome his past mistakes and achieved remarkable success in various fields of entertainment. He is also a devoted husband, father, brother and son, who values his family above all else.
Donnie Wahlberg
Before Mark rose to fame, Donnie was the face of the Wahlberg household. Donnie Wahlberg was born on the 17th of August 1969. The eight of the nine Wahlberg children, Donnie found fame as a singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, record producer, and film producer. He first rose to fame as the founding member of the boy band New Kids on the Block.
Alongside music, Donnie found success in movies and had a few roles in the movie Saw. Since then, Donnie has made appearances in Zookeeper, Dreamcatcher, The Sixth Sense, Righteous Kill, Ransom, and Band of Brothers.
He has an estimated net worth of $25 million as of 2023. He has amassed this fortune through his work as a musician, model, actor, producer, entrepreneur, and investor.
Donnie is married to Kimberly Fey and the pair tied the knot on 20 August 1999. The pair had two children, Xavier Alexander, and Elijah Hendrix. But the pair decided to call time on their marriage in 2008, and Donnie is currently married to actress Jenny McCarthy.
Donnie Wahlberg loves his children and is proud of them. He often shares photos and videos of them on social media. He also spends quality time with them whenever he can. He is a role model for his sons and a loving partner for his wife. Above all, He is not only a successful entertainer, but also a happy family man.
Robert Wahlberg
Robert Wahlberg was born on the 18th of December 1967. Like his brothers, Robert ventured into movies but prefers to keep himself out of the spotlight. Some of his credits include Southie, The Departed, and Mystic River.
Robert Wahlberg has an estimated net worth of $3.5 million. He earns money from his films, his reality show, and his restaurant chain.
Robert was once married to Gina Santangelo, but it ended in divorce. They had two children.
Paul Wahlberg
Unlike most of his brothers, Paul gets his passion for cooking from his mom. He is a renowned chef and a reality TV star who runs the Wahlburgers restaurant. He was born on March 20, 1964 in Boston, Massachusetts, and was the first of his nine siblings to graduate from high school. He developed a passion for cooking at a young age and worked at various prestigious restaurants before opening his own. He is also known for his appearances on the show Wahlburgers, which follows the lives and businesses of the Wahlberg family. He is married and has two children, and lives in Hingham, Massachusetts.
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