Kimberly Ann Vadala is a former model and fitness instructor who is best known as the ex-wife of Colin Cowherd. The pair exchanged vows in 1996 but divorced in 2007 following irreconcilable differences. Their marriage also saw the birth of two children, a son and a daughter.
Kimberly isn’t a public face like her ex-husband and only came to the spotlight after marriage. While you’d soon learn more about her, her husband doesn’t need so much introduction. He is renowned as a sports media personality and has anchored for several stations such as KVBC, ESPN, SportsNation, and Fox Sports Radio.
A Brief Biography of Kimberly Ann Vadala
Aside from the fact that Kimberly Ann Vadala was born in the United States of America, nothing else is known about her early life or family background. However, according to some sources, she was born sometime in 1976, if this is correct, it means that Colin Cowherd’s ex-wife is 48 years old at the moment. This is also to say that she is 12 years younger than her ex-husband who is 60 years old. He was born on January 6, 1964.
As for her education, she graduated from a renowned university in the United States and holds a degree in Economics.
Colin Cowherd’s ex-wife is a Fitness Instructor
Kimberly became publicly known when she got married to Colin Cowherd and has mostly lived in his shadows. From what we know, she also has something going on for her. Growing up, she had a thing for modeling and joined the industry where she would hone her skills and become a renowned model.
A few years into modeling, Kimberly earned several deals with brands and appeared in some local magazines.
After she graduated from the University, she went into journalism at some point but later decided to go into business but this also did not work out.
Kimberly’s passion for modeling and maintaining her physique birthed her interest in yoga and other fitness exercises. At the moment, she doesnt just train to keep fit but also shares her fitness routine with others as an instructor. She also trains athletes in basketball and triathlon.
Kimberly Ann Vadala and Colin Cowherd were Married for a Decade
The fitness instructor Kimberly and Colins Cowherd shared 10 years of their lives as a couple before parting ways. While there are no details on how they first crossed paths, records assert that they met sometime in the 80s and soon became friends. Their friendship would later blossom into a relationship that saw them get married in 1996 in a ceremony held in the United States and witnessed by many close friends and family members.
The same year they pair got married, Kimberly’s husband, Colins moved to Portland, Oregon, and worked there as a sports anchorman for KGW-TV. He has been a sports media personality since the early 1990s. She first began as a sports director and later became an anchor for several stations before joining ESPN in 2003 but was sacked over comments about Dominicans. At present, he works on Fox Sports Radio and Fox Sports hosting “The Herd with Colin Cowherd’ show.
The pair who were once best friends suddenly started getting apart and after 10 years together, their marrrraige became so broken that it ultimately led to their divorce in 2007.
Since the divorce, Kimberly has maintained a low-profile life and nothing is known about her personal life. On the other hand, her ex-husband Colins started a relationship with Ann Hamilton Cowherd which later led to their marriage in 2010. The pair first met through Liz, a real estate agent who recommended Ann as a designer when Collins was looking for a designer to fix his new house.
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The Pair are Proud Parents of 2 Children
Kimberly and Colins were married for over a decade and these years saw the birth of their two children, one daughter and one son. Their first child Liv was born in Los Angeles, California in 2000 and she’s 24 years old while their son was born a few years later.
Like many celebrities, the pair kept their children out of the spotlight, so little is known about them. However, we gathered that Liv Cowherd, the first child of Kimberly and Colins is a student at Arizona State University and currently pursues a career in the modeling industry like her mother and has earned deals with several brands.
Her father’s success as a sports media personality is also opening several doors for her as a model. Aside from modeling, Liv is also a social media personality and has amassed followers on different social media platforms. Despite her parent’s separation, she shares a great relationship with her both parents and stepmother as well.
Unlike Liv, her brother leads a tranquil life and we have no details on his career pursuits and achievements.
Kimberly Ann Vadala is Estimated at $1 Million
Colin Cowherd’s ex-wife primarily earns from her career as a fitness instructor. While she has kept details of her earnings away from the public, loveohlust estimates her at $1 million. Considering other fitness instructors in the U.S., Kimberly may earn even more.
According to indeed.com, the average salary for a fitness instructor in the U.S. is $27.35 per hour, which runs into millions within months.
On the other hand, her husband is estimated at $5 million and earns from his career as a sports media personality. He has hosted for several stations including KVBC, ESPN, SportsNation, and Fox Sports Radio.