Talinda Bennington Bio | Wiki
Talinda Bennington (Born: Talinda Ann Bently) is a popular American former Playboy model who gained fame as the wife of the late Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington. Popular on social media, Talinda has more than 200,000 followers on Twitter alone. Talinda is also a mental health advocate and a school teacher. Currently, Talinda serves as a co-founder of 320 Changes Direction.
She also works as an executive advisor at the Campaign To Change Direction. Since Chester Bennington’s death back in 2017, she has been an advocate for her late husband’s work and mental illness. Back in 2018, Talinda participated in a suicide prevention PSA alongside Linkin Park‘s Mike Shinoda. More recently, in 2019, Talinda debuted the 320 Festival which was created to benefit mental health awareness.
Talinda Bennington Age
Talinda was born on September 18, 1976, in the United States. She is 47 years old. Talinda celebrates her birthday on September 18, every year.
Talinda Bennington Height
She is a woman of above-average stature. Talinda stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in ( approx. 1.7m ).
Talinda Bennington Family
She was born in the United States to her parents. Talinda holds American nationality. At the moment, Talinda has not disclosed any details regarding either her parents or if she has siblings.
Talinda Bennington Spouse
She was married to Chester Bennington. It was during her time as a model that she met Linkin Park singer Chester. According to Talinda’s biography on Answer.com, the two met through a mutual friend – musician Ryan Shuck – and started dating in December 2004. Talinda and Chester married in 2006, after his divorce from his first wife Samantha Marie Olit in 2005. However, the two were forced to deal with a cyberstalker during their marriage, with a man called Devon Townsend harassing them for almost a year.
He was later found guilty of tampering with the couple’s email and sending threatening messages and received a two-year prison sentence for his crime. She has three children with Chester, 11-year-old son Tyler Lee, and six-year-old twins Lila and Lilly. She is also stepmother to Chester’s three children from previous relationships; son Jaime from his romance with Elka Brand, adopted son Isaiah, and son Draven from his marriage to Samantha.
Chester had reportedly just come back from visiting his wife and children in Arizona when he took his own life at their home in Los Angeles. He was found dead aged 41 in a private residence in Palo Verdes Estates in Los Angeles County. Chester’s body was discovered on the morning of July 20, 2017. It is believed that Chester hanged himself.
Talinda Bennington New Husband
She married L.A. County firefighter Michael Friedman around New Year’s Eve 2019. According to TMZ, Talinda filed her divorce petition this Wednesday, January 27, 2021, in L.A. County.
Talinda Bennington Education
She attended and graduated from the Los Angeles Music Academy in 1995.
Talinda Bennington Model
She started began working as a model during the early 2000s.
Talinda Bennington Engagement Ring
In 2019 Talinda flashed a sparkling diamond ring while taking a hike with LA County firefighter Michael Moshe Friedman, in Southern California.
Talinda Bennington Michael Friedman | Michael Friedman
On December 31, 2019, Talinda remarried LA County firefighter Michael Fredman at the Turtle Bay Resort in Kahuku, Hawaii on New Year’s Eve. Their engagement came two years after the Linkin Park singer Chester took his own life in his Palos Verdes home back in 2017 while Talinda and their three kids were out of town. In 2021, Talinda confirmed she had filed for divorce from her husband Michael Fredman after just over a year of marriage.
Talinda Bennington Now
She is now the founding partner of 320 Changes Direction and the executive advisor of The Campaign to Change Direction. Both initiatives prioritize emotional health and making mental health resources accessible to all.
Talinda Bennington Net Worth
Talinda has been a model for over five years. Therefore, Talinda has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Talinda’s net worth is $30 million.
Where Does Talinda Bennington Live
Talinda resides in Brooklyn, in the United States.
How Old Is Talinda Bennington
Talinda is a 47-year-old who was born on September 18, 1976, in the United States. Talinda celebrates her birthday on September 18, every year.
Who Is Talinda Bennington
She is a former model who famously featured in Playboy’s College Girl section in the early 2000s. Talinda also graduated from the Los Angeles Music Academy in 1995. She worked several odd jobs during her teen years including a stint as a waitress and a teacher, reportedly teaching science to 6th to 8th grade pupils. However, Talinda moved into modelling in the 2000s, and also showed a keen interest in music, having graduated from the Los Angeles Music Academy in 1995.
Talinda’s Social Media Account
Instagram – talinda320