- Birth DateSeptember 29, 1977
- Birth Name Whitney Ann Kroenke
- Age 47
- Also Known As Whitney Kroenke Silverstein
- Father's Name Stan Kroenke
- Mother's Name Ann Walton Kroenke
- Birth Place Columbia, Missouri, USA
- Birth Sign Libra
- Nationality American
- Profession Film Producer, Philanthropist
- Partner Nyck Silverstein
- Relationship Status Married
- Eye Color Hazel
- Hair Color Blonde
- Children Izzy Silverstein
- Education BSc. in Speech
- Twitter https://twitter.com/wakroenke
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whitney.kroenke
- IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0471874/
- Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitney_Ann_Kroenke
Last updated on July 27th, 2022 at 06:59 am
Being an American producer and philanthropist may sound like an exciting character plot from a movie. However, it is the life of Whitney Ann Kroenke, a well-known film producer. She co-founded the Playing for Change Movement, where she is presently serving as executive director.
Whitney has been involved in making creative documentaries, establishing successful businesses, and serving the community for a long time. As a result, many people must be curious to learn more about her personal life. In this short biography, we have tried to cover all the necessary details of her ongoing journey.
Comes From A Business Family
On September 29, 1977, Whitney was born in Columbia, Missouri, to her parents, Stan Kroenke and Ann Walton Kroenke. She has a brother, John Kroenke. Likewise, as per Google, she has two other siblings, Katie Kroenke and Brett Kroenke, who have remained away from the limelight over the years. From her mother’s side, she is a part of the Walton family. James ‘Bud’ Walton, her maternal grandfather, is one of the co-founders of Walmart.
Whitney Ann Kroenke’s mother is an heiress to the Walmart fortune she inherited from her maternal grandfather. She also owns professional teams such as the Denver Nuggets of the NBA and the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL. On the other hand, Whitney’s father is an American businessman and billionaire, who founded The Kroenke Group and Kroenke Sports and Entertainment. He also owns several sports teams.
Talking about Whitney’s education, Stan Kroenke’s daughter holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech degree with a Major in Theatre from Northwestern University.
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Whitney Ann Kroenke Net Worth And Career
Despite the abundant wealth of her parents, Whitney went on to establish a career of her own. As a theatre major, she worked as an actress, choreographer, and dancer while in college. Most significantly, she was a part of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ directed by Daniel Kramer. Whitney Ann Kroenke’s net worth must be massive from her successful professional career.
Furthermore, the Northwestern University graduate is also the producer of many documentaries and feature films. Here are some of Whitney Ann Kroenke’s documentaries and their ratings.
Title | Released Date | Rating |
Playing For Change | 2003 | 7.6 |
ReGeneration | 2010 | 6.9 |
The Power Of Few | 2013 | 5.2 |
The Black Jacket | 2016 | 6.7 |
Queen Of Paradis | 2020 | 8.2 |
Table Source: IMDb
Whitney is the president and co-founder of the Playing For Change Foundation, established in 2007 to create positive change through music and arts education. For continuous efforts, PFCF won the honorable Polar Music Prize in 2019. Additionally, she is one of the founding partners of Summit Impact, along with her mother.
In 2014, Stan Kroenke’s daughter ventured into business by co-founding Nine Branded Whiskey in Austin, Texas, which has a substantial market share in the industry. Their products are Straight Bourbon, Wheated Bourbon, and Cask Strength. The sales of the products must be adding massively to Whitney Ann Kroenke’s net worth as the company has a revenue of $5,082,000 as of 2022.
Likewise, her father, Stan Kroenke’s net worth is $12 billion as per Celebrity Net Worth. Likewise, her mom has riches worth $8 billion. Is it possible, that Whitney will inherit the multi-billion fortune of her parents?
Tom Gores is another fortunate businessman who is a philanthropist.
Friends Turned Lovers
The Columbia native and her wealthy family are one of the most talked-about people in America. People are naturally curious to know renowned people’s personal lives and relationships. Regarding her love life, Whitney is a married woman. She shares a blissful marriage with Nyck Silverstein.
Nyck and Whitney were best friends before they got engaged. However, the pair became life partners on October 4, 2019, as they exchanged vows at a beautiful outdoor wedding in Aspen, Colorado. Whitney Ann Kroenke’s husband is a certified personal trainer at Barry’s Miami. He is also a model and has modeled for several magazine covers.
Moreover, Whitney and Nyck have welcomed a child. They have shared a few pictures of their baby girl, Izzy Silverstein on their Facebook accounts. However, Whitney Ann Kroenke’s daughter’s birth details have not been revealed to the public.
In addition, this is not Whitney’s first marriage. She was previously married to Ben Burditt. The ex-couple was in a marital relationship from 2006 to 2010.
All in all, Whitney is a progressive woman who is now embracing motherhood. The American producer has earned fame, fortune, and accomplishment in every part of her life. Let’s hope she continues her humanitarian work to serve the community and gain immeasurable achievements.
Facts And Trivia
- Whitney lives in the exclusive “Bird Streets” area of Hollywood Hills.
- Her parents are listed among the wealthiest people in America.