Elna Baker This American Life, Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Husband, Book, And Net Worth

Elna Baker Bio | Wiki

Elna Baker is an American producer, writer, and comedian popularly recognized for publishing The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance, where she shares her experience as a young, single Mormon living in New York City.

Additionally, she has appeared on several Television shows including Studio 360, The Moth, and BBC Radio 4. Currently, she works as the producer of the radio program This American Life produced in collaboration with Chicago Public Media and hosted by Ira Glass. In her free time, Baker loves reading, writing, and listening to podcasts.

Elna Baker Age

She was born in January 1982. in Tacoma, Washington, in the United States of America. Baker is 40 years old.

Elna Baker Height

She is a woman of average stature. Baker stands at a height of 5 ft 4 in (approx. 1.62 m).

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Elna Baker Family

He was born in Tacoma, Washington, in the United States to her loving and devoted parents. In 1991 at the age of nine years old, Her family migrated to Madrid in Spain. Baker grew up in a family that she describes as a “half-Mexican, half-Mormon” family who was members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They later relocated to London, then back to Sumner Washington, returning to London for her Senior year of high school. Baker holds an American nationality by birth but belongs to the white ethnicity.

Elna Baker Husband

She is a divorcee, previously she was married to her handsome ex-husband Mark Sikes. The two officially wedded in 2016, however, they later developed some irreconcilable differences and several years later they divorced. Despite being married for nearly half a decade, Baker the duo did not share any children. During her adulthood, Baker remained a Mormon therefore not believing in sex prior to marriage. She remained a virgin until the age of 28 years old.

Elna Baker Education

She attained her high school diploma from The American School in London and later enrolled at Tisch School of the Arts at New York University which she chose over Brigham Young University (a Mormon school). In an interview, she stated that after selecting the university her mother asked her what she would do if a lesbian tried to make out with her.

Elna Baker Weight Loss

Growing up, Baker was overweight and reached close to 265 pounds. She later started receiving criticism from her friends, teachers, and also family, Baker was told that as long as she was fat she would never achieve her dreams of being a wife and actress. While at college she attended a weight clinic where she was described phentermine and also began a deprivation diet. Soon, she lost 110 pounds and suddenly started to receive positive attention she had not received before.

Elna Baker Fat

After losing soo much weight, Baker had to undergo cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin. Additionally, she underwent breast augmentation surgery to match her pre-weight loss breast size. Baker suffers from idiopathic craniofacial erythema which she has been hiding using scarves and turtlenecks.

Elna Baker Book

She published her first book on September 28, 2010, titled The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance. The book contains 288 pages and was published through Plume publishers. The book revolves around Baker’s personal stories as she tried to find love in a city full of strangers and see if she can steer clear of temptation and just get by on God. Her book has been rated 4 stars. The People magazine named her book a “wicked-funny debut”.

Elna Baker Net Worth

From her career as a writer, producer, and comedian there is no doubt that she has accumulated a decent amount of wealth over the years. Baker’s average net worth is $9 million.

How Old Is Elna Baker

She was born to her loving parents in January 1982. in Tacoma, Washington, in the United States of America. Therefore, Baker is 40 years old.

Is Elna Baker Married

No, Baker is a divorcee previously married to her ex-husband Mark Sikes.

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