Bob Alley is a man that few people may not know, but when mentioned as Kirstie Alley associate, many may know him. Bob Alley and Kirstie Alley had a lot in contact in their real lives but the general public also had an interest in their relationship. The life of Bob Alley, his relationship with Kirstie Alley, his career and various other aspects of both of their lives are discussed in detail in this article.
Who is Bob Alley?
Bob Alley is Kirstie Alley’s first husband, a man whose public life could be described as rather limited, mostly because of his marriage to the actress. Bob, although never chasing the fame, obtained it indirectly through Kirstie that caused quite a lot of people’s curiosity about his life. Bob Alley was a very modest person who was considered to live a very ordinary life which did not allow him to be part of the surface Hollywood.
Bob Alley and Kristie Alley’s Relationship
Actress Kirstie Alley, who is popular for her portrayal in shows such as Cheers and movie Look Who’s Talking, did have a first marriage that was not very publicized with Bob Alley. The couple got married in 1970 and was even before Kirstie brought fame when joining the cast of the nanny. Further, Bob Alley and Kirstie had the same last name before they got married which many noted was quite intriguing. The two had been friends for years ever since they had been in college together and were rather close.
But their marriage was no longer intended to be a lifetime thing. Bob has been married twice in his life, and he married Kirstie Alley who he divorced in 1977 after 7 years of their union. In a number of interviews, it has been reported that Kirstie gave a very blunt statement that the couple never had any compatibility issues but due to certain differences they could not continue the marriage any more.
Bob Alley’s Age and Current Status: Is he still alive?
Based on the information available up to date, Bob Alley would be probably around seventy seven years of age. The information about his present state is scarce and publicly available and because Bob Alley is rather private, it is difficult to determine whether the man is still alive. Due to this, information concerning his day to day lives is very limited since he rarely interacts with the media.
Bob Alley’s Net Worth
Unfortunately, being a rather reserved person, Bob Alley’s net worth can hardly be estimated without having more information about the man. Because he has no connection to Hollywood and nor has he any other illustrious public career to boast of, he would probably not be as affluent as his famous ex-wife. Bob probably lived a quiet and lavish life after divorce but there is no much proof about his wealth.
Kirstie Alley’s Net Worth
Kirstie Alley on the other hand acted in film and television and had a successful career in both. At the time of her death early January 2023, Kirstie’s net worth was estimated at $40 million. Most of her earnings were earned from her acting especially through famous TV shows and movies and entrepreneurship. Over the years, she also continued investing in real estate and receiving endorsements for which she also accumulated her wealth.
Who Did Kirstie Alley Leave Her Money To?
Kirstie had two children namely True Stevenson and Lillie Stevenson after marriage with Parker Stevenson. Most people believed that Kirstie left most of her assets to her children. Since True and Lillie are portrayed as loving her family very much it can be assumed that True and Lillie benefited from her will the most.
Kirstie was also very active in philanthropy; she was involved in charitable activities which includes sponsoring organizations that supports recovery from alcohol and drug addiction and animals’ charity organizations. Perhaps, she left some part of her estate for the causes that she had a great interest in.
Kirstie Alley’s Dating History: Whoever Did She Date?
Several controversies have often been directed towards Kirstie Alley’s love life following her divorce with Bob Alley andremarriage with actor Parker Stevenson in 1983. The two have been married for 14 years before they separated in 1997 by a divorce. Even after the dissolution of the marriage, the two did not have a raw relationship and they were always together while raising their children.
During her work, the lovers of the theater world connected Kirstie with several stars. Perhaps the most famous relationships that she had were the rumors that circulate indicating she was having an affair with John Travolta whom she worked with on “Look Who’s Talking”. None of these two couples really dated, but Kirstie often confessed that she was in love with John Travolta, however, she could not do anything since she was still married to Parker Stevenson.
Kirstie also had affairs with other celebrities such as James Wilder and her sources indicate that she used to date so many actors during her acting career’s prime. Nonetheless, Kirstie tended to be quite reserved about her personal relationships particularly facets which she did not disclose to the media.
Kirstie Alley’s First Marriage WithBob Alley(1970-1977)
The first husband of Kirstie Alley was Bob Alley and they both got married when she was still in college. Kirstie Alley and her husband Parker Stevenson met in 1970 when they got married, Stevenson still does not have a popular name like Alley. What people focused at was the rumor that Kirstie and Bob had the same last name before marriage something that everyone felt was interesting.
The couple’s interaction was based on a good choice, because most probably they liked each other at the beginning of their interaction, which implies that the woman was no longer a young lady, but a woman in her prime, and the man was on the same level, a man in his prime. Nonetheless, with many years passing by, some or rather many issues started developing in their marriage. Though the couple was married for seven years, later they got a divorce in the year 1977.
Kirstie Alley and Bob Alley Divorce
Kirstie Alley has not been very shy in revealing why she divorced Bob in her various interviews. In her words, she was to reckon the break up was due to personal differences, lack of affection and also she was a cheating wife.
Kirstie described this in her memoir of 2005, How to Lose Your Ass and Regain Your Life, that she had extramarital affair, which contributed to the disintegration of her marriage with Bob. She said she cheated on him and had fallen in love with another man, although she didn’t give out much details of the affair.
Kirstie has regret over the way her marriage was dissolved; then again she and Bob were not right for each other. Following the divorce, Kirstie Alley continued with her career as an actress in Hollywood while Bob Alley retired from the lime light and lived a secluded life.
Kirstie Alley’s Second Marriage WithParker Stevenson Marriage (1983-1997)
Kirstie Alley’s second husband was Parker Stevenson, whom most of the people identify with The Hardy Boys TV series. The two Hollywood actors got to know each other in early 1980s, when Kirstie Alley’s Hollywood career started. They exchanged vows on December 1983 and the couple was considered one of the famous personalities in Hollywood.
Kirstie and Parker had passion for acting and both of them wanted to start a family. A pity, the couple had problems with sterility they decided to adopt a child, True Stevenson, born in 1992 and the second child, Lillie Stevenson was born in 1994. However, they tried as much as possible to keep their marriage intact, but they finally divorced in 1997 at 14 years after marriage.
Kirstie and Stevenson’s Divorce
After both of them divorced, Kirstie, and Parker kept the cause very discreet, and very little was disclosed to the public domain. But, it was assumed that the hectic TV production schedules detrimentally affected the couple’s married life besides the feelings that their respective careers imposed on the couple their respective differences.
Later on, in other interviews, Kirstie was to confess that she was chaotic trying to balance between her new found Hollywood life and her life as a wife and a mother. They did not set apart as they still constantly communicated especially if it was for the sake of their two kids. This means that Parker and Kirstie kept on transferring True and Lillie between them even after they divorced.
Kirstie Alley’s Relationship with John Travolta
Although, Kirstie Alley got married only twice, she was quite good friends with actor John Travolta with whom she worked in Look Who’s Talking in 1989. Their relationship somehow evolved through the years and people for some time were left wondering if they were actually sweethearts.
Properly, Kirstie Alley who has been heard saying she loves Travolta once called him ‘the greatest love of my life.’ Kirstie reported having a romantic affair with Travolta while shooting the Look Who’s Talking movie. However, Alley never stalked him the way she felt like because of respect of her marriage institution with Parker Stevenson back then. He was also married with Kelly Preston an actress while on the same note both of them and Kirstie Ally claimed that they were just good friends.
Alley admitted she had a problem to be his partner without falling in love with him, but their friendship was much worth than to be disturbed by romance. For all the screen sparks, they were never starred as lovers in any movies though they worked as co-stars for a time in their careers.
Other Rumored Relationships
In her acting career, Kirstie Alley had also been associated with other celebrities in different ways. The ‘Three’s Company’ star also had a short-lived romance with singer and actor James Wilderafter her divorce from Parker Stevenson. The two crossed path in 1994 while they were both working on the TV movie David’s Mother.
They had a rather long time of being together; it was reported that Kirstie had quite developed feelings for James. But they broke up and went their separate ways, and much later Kirstie commented that probably the age difference was the reason.
However, her public relations never kept her away from the dating rumors and here are the highlights. Still, she followed a rather low-profile intimate life and being a career-oriented woman as well as a mother of two instead of engaging in numerous relationships with celebrities.
Kirstie Alley’s Viewpoint on Love and Relations
Kirstie Alley was one of the Bachelors’ favorite ladies for her openness when it comes to matters concerning relationship and love. She used to state having passion filled personal life with love and equal dramatic breakups during interviews. Even though her encounters were rickety in the course of the series, she remained optimistic about love.
After several years, Alley would come out to regret her marriages saying that she does not regret having been a wife and a mother as she became the person she is today. Although she did not marry ever again after her divorce with Parker Stevenson, Alley seemed to be happy enough to have love from her family and her friends.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, Bob Alley can still be considered a man for whom many details of his consistently remain in the sphere of private life. He got some type of recognition because of his link with Kirstie Alley but he has been off the limelight.
However, the same cannot be said about Kirstie Alley who reached a vast popularity after getting famous in Hollywood.People have a great interest in her success in the film industry and her personal life. To her fans, she is remembered not only for her performances, but for her openness, humor, and forte.
