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Dave Chappelle and Elaine Chappelle have been married since 2001 and have three children. Not much is known about Elaine’s personal life, as she stays out of the public eye.
She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in the Philippines. Elaine is of mixed ethnicity, with her father being Filipino and her mother being of African American and Native American descent.
Before settling down with Dave, she worked in various industries, including as a chef and a personal assistant.
The couple currently lives in Ohio, where they own a farm and have been involved in various philanthropic efforts in the community.
Quick Stats
| Real Name | Elaine Chappelle |
| Place of birth | Brooklyn, New York, |
| Spouse | Dave Chappelle |
| Kids | Three |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Nationality | American |
Elaine Chappelle, A Private Individual
Elaine Chappelle is known to keep a very private life and is seldom seen with her husband in public. Dave Chappelle does not talk much about her in interviews.
Elaine has a private Instagram account. Her bio on the platform is a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt, which says, “‘What other folk’s think of me is not my business.'”
Elaine Chappelle & Dave Chappelle First Encounter
Dave and Elaine Chappelle met in Brooklyn, New York before he became a famous comedian. According to Dave, Elaine stood by him even when he was poor. They tied the knot in 2001, but the couple has kept their wedding details private.
Elaine Chappelle Kids
Elaine and Dave are the parents of three children – two boys named Sulayman and Ibrahim and a girl named Sanaa. During an interview with The A.V. Dave expressed that the birth of his first son was the most wonderful thing ever.
Elaine Chappelle Husband
Despite being a popular comedian, Dave tends to maintain a low profile in his daily life. He and Elaine reside on a 65-acre farm in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
During a music festival in Ohio in 2006, he revealed that one doesn’t need the fortune to live in the area but instead, a friendly demeanor and a kind disposition.
He also praised the locals for being fantastic neighbors, so he chose to return and stay in the town.
In 2005, Dave made headlines when he suddenly departed from the third season of his popular sketch comedy series, Chappelle’s Show, and flew to South Africa, forfeiting a $50 million contract.
During a 2006 appearance on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Dave humorously discussed his wife’s reaction to his decision.
He acknowledged that although his wife was not angry with him, she was still upset that he had turned down such a significant amount of money.
Later, during an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Dave explained that he needed a break and wanted to reflect.
He also clarified that his stay in South Africa was only for two weeks, contrary to what some media outlets reported.
Elaine Chappelle, Dave’s Support System
Elaine is an important part of Dave’s support system, even if she prefers to keep out of the spotlight regarding his job. Dave admitted that he doesn’t look up what people are saying about him in a 2017 interview with Hot 97.
Instead, he counts on his wife to let him know if there is anything important he should be aware of.
Dave promised that if things became terrible, Elaine would let him know and would tell him to look at it.
However, he does his best to avoid listening to what others have to say and keep his company small enough to preserve its uniqueness.
Elaine Chappelle Appearances To Show Dave Her Support
Elaine keeps a low profile, although, on a few important instances, she has stood behind her husband.
She accompanied Dave, for instance, when he was presented with the prestigious Twain Prize for Comedy at the Center in Washington, D.C., in 2019.
Elaine can be seen recording her husband’s acceptance speech on her phone with pride in a video from the ceremony. She also witnessed Dave’s 2014 selection as one of GQ’s Men of the Year.
The supermodel Naomi Campbell and Dave were pictured with Elaine at the Dior Homme fashion show in Paris in January 2022.
Elaine has consistently shown unflinching support for her husband’s attempts throughout the years, despite her tendency to work in the background.
