Idina met Taye at the Rent set. He played Benny Coffin, the ex-roommate of her heroine on the play. The chemistry between them was obvious to the colleagues. They joked at one another, and Idina called him “Sandalwood” because he smelled like that fragrance. Finally, Benny dared to invite her to the cinema. They attended the film “Twister”, and after that both felt, that they had to be together.
The couple tied a knot in 2003 and during ten years they were considered as one of the most romantic couples in Hollywood. But in 2013 they announced their separation. Idina and Taye remained friends for the sake of their son Walker. You can read about her ex-husband and their son in “Taye Diggs”.
Aaron Lohr (husband since 2017)
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Date of birth: April 2, 1976
Since 2017 Cara has been married to an actor Aaron Lohr. They met at the set of the musical “See What I Wanna See” in 2005. But only after 10 years of friendship they started dating. In September 2016 the couple got engaged. They tied a knot in September 2017.
Aaron is known as the theater actor. He appeared on the big screen, too. The actor starred in the film adaptation of the musical “Rent”.
Idina Menzel kids
Walker Nathaniel Diggs (son)
Date of birth: September 2, 2009
Who are Idina Menzel parents?
Stuart Mentzel (father)
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Idina’s father Stuart tries to stay out of the limelight. But remaining incognito is almost impossible when you are a parent of a superstar. He went out of the shadow in 2006, when attended the premiere of “Ask the Dust” film with his daughter, who played one of the leading parts there. Later he attended some other public events with Idina.
Stuart always believed in his daughter’s talent and helped her to develop it. He took her to New York, and they attended various musicals. Thus, the girl was developing her taste for music. He paid for the formal music lessons for her.
Mr. Mentzel earned his living as a pajama salesman. His clothes were sold in Target and other chains. No need to say, that his daughters, Idina and Cara, were dressed, like two beautiful little dolls.
In 1986 Stuart and his baby mother Helene, divorced. That was painful for Idina, who was in her teens. He used music to get rid of bad thoughts. Now the actress remains close with her father.
Helene Mentzel (mother)
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Date of birth: July 21, 1948
Helene Mentzel and her daughter Idina share a close bond. By the way, Helene looks so great, that it’s hard to believe, that both are a mother and a daughter and they have a solid age gap.
Mrs. Mentzel is a licensed psychotherapist.
She studied at Denver University and then passed through many post-graduate classes. Lots of her patients are thankful to her.
Helene is a person, who stands behind Idina’s success. She supported her daughter when the girl had an idea to participate in a talent show, arranged at Syosset High School, her place of study. She sang at the school stage and got a standing ovation. Since then Idina knew, that she would become a singer.
Now the proud mother appears by her daughter’s side at various red-carpet events.
Idina Menzel siblings
Cara Mentzel (younger sister)
Date of birth: 1974
Cara Leigh Mentzel is Idina’s younger sister. She is a voice teacher and writer. The actress has already become a mother. One of her sons, Jake Lemons, has already launched his Instagram account. She is married. Cara is a big lover of dogs and owns several of them.
Bio
Idina Menzel is an American singer and actress known for Broadway, Frozen and Wicked. She is married to actor Aaron Lohr and has one son.
Interesting and fun facts
Singer and actress; married to Aaron Lohr; mother of one son.
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