It isn’t uncommon for celebrity spouses to live under the shadow of their famous partner. As soon as they marry, their identity will be reduced to “X Celebrity’s Wife/Husband,” and that title will follow them even after they split up. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened with Lisa Thorner. Even though their relationship ended over two decades ago, she’s still referred to as Damon Wayan’s ex-wife. I’m here to discuss who Lisa Thorner is, including her family, the afterman of the divorce, and her life after.
Who Is Lisa Thorner?
Lisa Thorner was an American model and actress. She used to be in a relationship with professional actor, writer, and comedian Damon Wayans before their divorce in 2000. They were together for 16 years and during that time, the ex-couple welcomed four children: Damon Wayans Jr. (1982), Michael Wayans (1985), Cara Mia Wayans (1987), and Kyla Wayans (1991).
Damon Wayans Jr.（Lisa Thorner and Damon Wayans’ first child）
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All four children followed their parents’ footsteps into the entertainment industry, becoming actors and actresses. Lisa Thorner worked as a model and actress well before she met Damon Wayans, but she only started appearing on the big screen following their marriage.
She appeared in several episodes of the American television sitcom Martin, which starred her then-husband. She also landed several roles following the divorce, including My Wife and Kids (2001) and Dance Flick (2009). Unfortunately, information about her most recent work is limited. I’m unsure whether she continues to work as a model and actress as there’s no information about her current profession online.
Michael Wayans, Lisa Thorner, and Damon Wayans’ second child
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Early Life
Lisa Thorner is one of the few celebrity spouses who have kept herself out of the public eye before and after marrying her famous husband. She was born in 1974, but the exact date is unknown. Lisa Thorner was born and raised in Texas, where she attended a local high school and actively engaged in drama and theater productions. It’s unknown whether she went and completed college; some sources state that she pursued a degree in Performing Arts at a prestigious university, while others indicate she didn’t continue to higher education.
A still from the American TV sitcom Martin starring Damon Wayans, the husband of Lisa Thorner (Lisa Thorner briefly guest starred in several episodes)
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Marriage to Damon Wayans
Lisa Thorner and Damon Wayans tied the knot in 1984. There’s limited information about how they met, but we do know that they got together in the early years of Wayan’s career. Thorner and Wayans appeared to be a happily married couple, with Thorner appearing by Wayans’ side whenever he appeared in guest shows, red-carpet events, and interviews. They were together for 16 years before their divorce in 2000.
Why Did Lisa Thorner and Damon Wayans Divorce?
In 1999, Lisa Thorner announced that she and Wayans filed a divorce due to irreconcilable differences. The announcement appeared out of the blue as there was no prior indication that Thorner and Wayans were having trouble with their marriage. Following the announcement, Thorner and Wayans lived apart. Thorner stayed in Beverly Hills, while Wayans moved to Santa Monica. The two finalized the divorce amicably in 2000 and agreed on joint custody and spousal support. Thorner received a $3.6 million settlement.
A photo of Damon Wayans and Lisa Thorner
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Life After the Divorce
Lisa Thorner avoided all media contact following her divorce from Wayans. She actively stayed out of the limelight and refused interviews relating to her previous marriage. She continued acting for a while but then seemingly disappeared from Hollywood after Dance Flick (2009). She doesn’t have social media, either, so we can only speculate about how and what she’s doing today.
Final Thoughts
Lisa Thorner is Damon Wayans ex-wife. The duo finalized their divorce in 2000 but stayed on amicable terms for the sake of their four children. Lisa keeps her personal life private, and since she doesn’t have a social media account, there’s little information about her online. Perhaps to her dismay (or not, I’m just speculating here), she’ll likely always be known as Damon Wayans’ ex-wife.
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