Facts of Thandiwe Newton
Full Name:	Thandiwe Newton
Birth Date:	November 6, 1972
Age:	51 years
Gender:	Female
Profession:	Actress
Country:	United Kingdom
Horoscope:	Scorpio
Height:	5 feet 2 inches (1.57m)
Husband	Ol Parker
Married	Ol Parker
Net Worth	$14 million
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black
Body Size	32-24-34 inches
Birth Place	Westminster, London
Status	Married
Nationality	British
Ethnicity	Mixed
Religion	Christianity
Education	Downing College, University of Cambridge, Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, Downing College, Cambridge
Father	Nick Newton
Mother	Nyasha Newton
Siblings	Jamie Newton
Kids	Ripley Parker, Nico Parker, Booker Jombe Parker
Instagram	Thandiwe Newton Instagram
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Thandiwe Newton is an English actress. She is famous for her roles in Beloved, Crash, and the HBO series Westworld. 

What is Thandie Newton’s real name?

On November 6, 1972, Thandiwe Newton was born. She was born in Westminster, London, United Kingdom, As of 2022 she is 49 years old. Her full name is Melanie Thandiwe Newton OBE. According to her full date of birth, her sun sign is Scorpio. Thandiwe celebrates her birthday on the 6 the of November every year. She was born to Nyasha Newton (mother) and Nick Newton (father).

By profession, her mother is a Health professional while her father is an Artist. Thandiwe was raised alongside her brother. His name is Jamie Newton. By nationality, Thandiwe holds British citizenship and belongs to mixed ethnic background. Similarly, she follows Christianity as a religion.

What did Thandie Newton study?

Thandiwe completed her college at Downing College at Regent St, Cambridge. She obtained a degree in social anthropology. After completing college, she attended the University of Cambridge. She got her degree in arts from Tring Park School for the Performing Arts.

How much is Thandiwe Newton’s Net Worth?

Thandiwe has an estimated net worth of around $14 million as of 2022. Similarly, this income includes all of Thandiwe’s property, assets, wealth, and money. She is very happy with the money she has gained from her acting career. Furthermore, Thandiwe has also collected a good sum of fortune from advertisements, paid partnerships, and brand endorsements as well. From her career, she has gained both name and fame at the same time.

In the coming days, her net worth and annual salary will surely rise up. Thandiwe is successful in collecting a decent sum of fortune from her professional career as an actress. Similarly, her husband, Ol Parker has an estimated net worth of $7 million. He was able to earn this hefty sum of money from his career as a  British film director, screenwriter, and producer.

Is Thandie Newton still married?

Thandiwe is a happily married woman. Similarly, she has tied the wedding knot with her long-time boyfriend, Ol Parker. By profession, her husband OL  is a  British film director, screenwriter, and producer. There is no detailed information on when they met for the first time and when they started dating each other, but we could assume that they know each other through their career.

The wedding ceremony was done in front of his family and a few friends. As of now, the duo is enjoying their happily married life. Also, there is no sign of separation and divorce between them.

Did Thandiwe Newton date Brad Pitt?

Yes, Thandiwe was in a relationship with Brad Pitt. Like many other coworkers, Brad dated her. The duo met each other on the set of the 1994 film Interview with the Vampire. The duo dated each other for a short time and broke up a year later.

Does Thandiwe Newton have a son?

Thandiwe and OL are blessed with three children. They are two daughters and one son. Their daughter Ripley Parker was born in 2000 and Nico Parker in 2004, and son Booker Jombe Parker in 2014.

Thandiwe lives a lavish and happy lifestyle with her husband and children. She often uploads her pictures on her social networking sites.

Are Thandiwe Newton and Zoe Saldana related?

No, Thandiwe and Zoe are not related to each other by blood. But they are friends and are like sisters to each other. They do look alike like many other stars.

Why has Thandiwe Newton changed her name?

Thandiwe was born Melanie Thandiwe Newton Parker for more than 30 years. But she was known by an anglicized version of her name since the “w” was dropped “carelessly” from her first acting credit. So she changed her name.

How Tall is Thandiwe Newton?

Thandiwe stands at the height of 5 feet 3 inches. According to her height, she has a bodyweight of around 51 kg. Similarly, her whole body measurement is 32-24-34 inches. This measurement includes her hip size, waist size, and chest size. Likewise, Thandiwe has an alluring pair of brown eyes and beautiful long curly black hair.

What did Thandiwe Newton apologize for?

Thandiwe apologized to dark-skinned actors in an interview with Associated Press. She said:

“I’m sorry that I’m the one chosen.”

Is Thandiwe Newton’s mother princess?

Yes, Thandiwe’s mother Nyasha Newton is a Zimbabwean princess. She is the daughter of a Zimbabwean princess and a British lab technician. Her name came from her mother’s roots.

Acting Career of Thandiwe Newton

• Thandiwe is an English actress.
• She has played many roles and has appeared in a production of Jefferson in Paris.
• After appearing in many movies Thandiwe delivered a TED talk on, Embracing otherness, embracing myself.

• Likewise, after many hard works, she has received various awards including a Primetime Emmy Award and a British Academy Film Award.
• Similarly in addition to nominations for two Golden Globe Awards.