Deborah Lin is a Chinese-American lady who came into the limelight when she became the partner of famous Hollywood actor James Gandolfini. The couple who met in 2006 became very attached to each other and a few years later they made the bold decision to tie the nuptial knots. Their wedding was a big event held in Lin’s birthplace, Honolulu and to top off their joy, the couple had a bouncy baby girl in October 2012. James Gandolfini’s wife has had a booming modeling career and was on her way to becoming an actress. Read all about Lin’s biography and family facts in this piece.
Deborah Lin Bio (Age)
Deborah Lin is known to be an American citizen, she was born in Hawaii to Chinese parents originally from China. There is no confirmed date of birth for Lin but most sources say she was born in 1968. Also, she did not reveal details of her early education and the college degree she got. hit.
The Asain beauty had a thriving career as a model back in the day she walked the runway. To establish her name in the entertainment industry, Lin began to pursue a film career. She was able to land a cameo on the sitcom Red Shoe Diaries in 1993 as a runway model, but that was all she got into the film industry as Lin was not seen in other productions. She ultimately devoted most of her time to her family and was often seen with her popular hubby at red carpet events.
Deborah Lin’s Family Life
Lin hasn’t revealed much about her family background other than the known fact that she is of Chinese descent. However, when it comes to her married life, she could not rule out the public as she got married to an entertainment industry celebrity named James Gandolfini. Her husband was best known as an actor, and his breakthrough role was the character Tony Soprano on the sitcom, The Sopranos. The series which aired from 1999 to 2007 launched James into the spotlight and saw him win prestigious awards like the Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Moreso, Deborah Lin’s husband has had notable roles in films like True Romance, Crimson Tide, Get Shorty, The Prize of Pelham 123 and Where the Wild Things Are.
It should be known that James was originally married to filmmaker Marcy Wudarksi in 1999 but ended their union in December 2002. Marcy and James had a son named Micheal Gandolfini, who was still a toddler when they separated. It’s unclear when they met, but James’ relationship with Lin became public knowledge in 2006 and the following year in March they confirmed they were a couple when they attended the premiere of the final season of The Sopranos in New York. During this same period, they became engaged.
The couple chose August 30, 2008 as the wedding date and the ceremony took place at the Central Union Church in Honolulu, Hawaii. James’ son, Micheal was perfect as the best man for the occasion which was attended by close family and friends. Deborah Lin’s Italian lace wedding dress was a spectacular sight alongside James’ tuxedo and their Hawaiian-themed wedding was done in great style. Four years after their marriage, the couple welcomed their first child together, Liliana Ruth Gandolfini (born in 2012). However, their dreams of raising Liliana together were cut short as James Gandolfini died in June 2013.
The sad incident that cost him his life happened in Rome where he had gone with his wife, Lin and other family members to attend the Taormina Film Festival which was to be held in Sicily. After a fun time in the city, the Gandolfini family retired to the Hotel Boscolo Exedra to relax and around 10 p.m. James was found lying lifeless in the bathroom by his son, Michael, who called for help. The actor was rushed to hospital where he was confirmed dead and autopsy results revealed he died of heart failure. Lin had her husband’s body brought to the United States where he was cremated and the funeral ceremony was attended by many friends and family members, including his ex-wife,
Other Facts About James Gandolfini’s Wife
Deborah Lin has an impressive net worth which is estimated at $10 million, with 7 million being the amount her husband wanted for her.
Lin currently considers herself a homemaker and is focused on caring for her daughter, Liliana.
She stands at a comfortable height of 5 feet 9 inches.
The former model has managed to maintain a good body physique over the years.
Lin loves to travel and she revealed that her favorite destination is Miami.
