Maureen Blumhardt, a former model who later became a social worker, is now an honorary member of the Fresh Women’s Foundation. She rose to prominence outside of her job as the wife of former NBA player Charles Barkley, who now works as an NBA analyst for Inside the NBA. The couple has been married since 1989 and has a daughter together so far.

Blumhardt earned his bachelor’s degree from Villanova University.

Maureen Blumhardt was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, in the United States of America, on January 15, 1960. Blumhardt is an ethnic white American who was born in the United States. Blumhardt attended Columbia Journalism School after graduating.

The former model turned humanitarian worker

Maureen, a former model turned humanitarian worker, prefers to keep a low profile and is most known for being the wife of NBA great Charles Barkley. Blumhardt is well-known for her humanitarian activity in addition to her partnership. She is an honorary member of the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, a Phoenix-based non-profit dedicated to women’s empowerment. She uplifts women’s living standards by providing education, training, and opportunities through her organization.

Maureen also participated in the Fresh Start Fashion Gala in 2016 with her daughter, which raised over $1.5 million for the organization.

Prior to her involvement in charity work, Blumhardt worked as a part-time model and even appeared in an advertisement for the Noblerex K-1, a body-vibration machine. She was also a former legal aid, according to reports.

Her husband, on the other hand, is a former NBA All-Star player. After retiring as a player for the Philadelphia 76ers, he became a commentator on Inside the NBA Insider. He has earned the nicknames “Chuck,” “Sir Charles,” and “The Round Mound of Rebound” and has established himself as one of the NBA’s most powerful dominants.

Barkley also works for Turner Network Television as a sports analyst alongside Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson (TNT). He will host a six-episode unscripted show called The Race Card, which will premiere in July 2016. The show was renamed an American Race and debuted on TNT on May 11, 2017.
Tad Brown, the Houston Rockets’ Chief Executive Officer, sacked Charles in May 2016 after he allegedly accused the team of engaging in a ruse.

Wife of a millionaire husband: She assisted Charles in overcoming his gambling addiction

Despite the fact that she used to be a model and is now a social worker, Maureen’s net worth has yet to be revealed as of December 2019. Blumhardt undoubtedly enjoys a portion of her husband Barkley’s income as the wife of a famous NBA star.

The 11-time NBA All-Star presently has a net worth of $40 million. Charles Barkley was a 16-year NBA veteran who earned a total of $40.301 million while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and Houston Rockets. Barkley made $9 million for the Rockets in 1999, when he was at the pinnacle of his career.
Charles was paid $1.5 million in 2017 from broadcasting on several channels after serving as an expert after retirement.

Maureen Blumhardt currently resides at Scottsdale’s Gainey Ranch with her husband and children, which Barkley purchased for $2.2 million in October 1998.

Blumhardt’s husband won $10 million because of his gambling.

According to reports, the model-turned-social worker’s husband was a notorious gambler who lost a total of $10 million. Barkley lost $2.5 million in 6 hours while playing blackjack. Maureen later assisted him in overcoming his gambling addiction, which Charles Barkley frequently praises.

How Did She Meet Her Husband Charles Barkley, With Whom She Shares A Child?
Blumhardt’s happy marriage to Barkley is one of the most inspiring celebrity marriages. As of December 2019, the couple has been married for almost 30 years and has reported no divorce or other relationship issues.

Maureen and Charles met at City Avenue Restaurant in the late 1980s, when she was working as a part-time model in Bucks County and Barkley was playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. They married in a secret wedding ceremony in 1989 after dating for a few years.

In truth, during the 1980s and 1990s, racial discrimination existed, and many media said that their marriage caused controversy; nevertheless, the couple never spoke openly about it. Christiana Barkley, the couple’s daughter, was born in 1989, the same year Christiana’s parents married. Their daughter is currently residing in the city of New York. Christiana Barkley is 14 percent Native American, 11 percent European, and 75 percent African, according to DNA.

Height and Age

Maureen Blumhardt is 60 years old.
She stands at a height of 5ft 2inches.
Her body measurements are 37-27-37 inches long, 37-27-37 inches wide, and 37-27-37 inches tall.