Tania Colonna Beck said she listens to her husband’s radio show, but to be quite honest, there are times that she wants to slap him. Well, she hasn’t slapped him so far and probably never will. We can’t blame her for wanting to; he says the most outrageous things and is known for being a big talker. She remains a supportive wife who has been with him through the most difficult moments of his life.
Before the 57-year-old Glenn Beck met his wife Tania, he was married to his first wife Claire, who he met while working at WPGC. They got married in 1983 and divorced in 1994. The couple had two daughters Hannah, born in 1991, and Mary, born in 1988.
The marriage was tumultuous from the start. Glenn was never sober and used pot on a daily basis. He also had personal issues, having been diagnosed with learning disabilities in grade school. His mother was also a drug addict and alcoholic. There was more stress in the marriage after their first-born daughter Mary developed cerebral palsy after suffering multiple seizures in her childhood. Glen Beck’s divorce was challenging on him, and he even contemplated suicide before having a change of heart.
After their divorce, Glenn Beck met the woman who would become his second wife. In 1998, and 34 at the time, Glenn hosted a morning zoo-style radio program аt WKCI-FM in Hamden, Connecticut. He wаѕ chatting with hiѕ radio partner in thе station’s parking lot whеn Tania walked past them. Hiѕ voice sounded familiar tо her, аnd ѕhе asked whеthеr hе wаѕ thе host оf thе show. Twenty-five-year-old Tania told Beck thаt hе made hеr laugh аnd thаt ѕhе enjoyed hiѕ program.
Thеу mеt a ѕесоnd timе whеn ѕhе entered a contest оn WKCI-FM аnd wоn a Sony Walkman аѕ a consolation prize. Beck appreciated hеr graciousness whеn ѕhе accepted thе award.
The third time they saw each other was when he was at a bar ordering his usual Jack Daniels and coke. Minutes earlier, he had dared God to stop him from his persistent self-destructive habits. Before taking his first drink, he saw Tania watching from across the bar. He put down the glass, strolled to her, and asked if she wanted to go for coffee. They left together, and the rest is history.
Here is what we know about Tania Colonna:
Is Glenn Beck Married? Marriage to Tania Colonna
Tania Colonna officially said yes in January 2000. They have been blessed with two children, Cheyenne Grace Beck (born in 2006) and their handsome son Raphe Beck who they adopted in 2004. Glen Beck’s first wife has largely stayed out of his life. But Claire Beck’s children are quite friendly with their stepmother.
Where are Glen Beck kids now? Glenn Beck’s daughter, Mary Beck, is now 32 years old. She underwent multiple brain surgeries to help her become seizure-free.
Hannah Beck reportedly had her first child, a daughter, in 2013.
Cheyenne Beck, Glenn’s and Tania’s youngest daughter, sings in the choir. In an Instagram post, Glenn Beck said that he had tears running down her face as he watched her sing at Carnegie Hall.
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The family is pretty close, and his daughters live nearby.
Tania Colonna Family
Tania N. Colonna was born to Mary Ann Colonna and Vincent Colonna from New Haven, CT. Her mother graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Quinnipiac University and worked as an assistant to the Director at Yale University. Her dad Vincent works at Colonna Insurance Services and the Light of Christ Community.
How old is Tania Colonna? She is 41 years old as of 2021. According to the Glenn Beck Biography, he was born on February 10th, 1964, making him 57 years old.
Tania’s Role in Her Husband’s Recovery & Religion
While undergoing his divorce in 1994, Glen had sworn to change his life for the better. Since his mother supposed suicide in 1979, he was never once sober for the next 15 years. After Glen Beck’s Ex-Wife called it quits, he never fully recovered and still led the same life until he met Tania.
She was very instrumental in helping her husband recover from alcoholism and depression. Glenn gave Tania credit for his mental health and stability, stating that he had her to thank for being alive.
[box] “I honestly believe with all my heart that I wouldn’t be alive today if not for her. [Tania] She’s lent a stability and strength to my life that are impossible to overstate. I don’t like doing things without her — we’re not co-dependent … we’re in love. I am less than half the man when I’m not with her. Tania and I are truly a partnership, and our marriage works because we work at it together.”[/box]
Glen Beck’s Wife also nudged him to become religious again. It’s reported that she would not wed him until they found a church. Glenn had been raised as a Roman Catholic and attended a Catholic School in Mount Vernon. The duo joined the Church of the Latter-Day Saints in 1999, becoming Mormons. Bill Graham acknowledge Glenn for becoming a Mormon Christian during a conversation.
Tania Colonna Beck Career
Tania is listed as one of the Board of Directors for Mercury One. It’s a charitable organization founded by her husband. In 2016, they helped over 14,000 Christians and minorities displaced by the ongoing war against ISIS. The organization has been involved in disaster relief across the US.
She plays various key roles at the charity organization. In November 2019, Tania helped Glenn host the M1 Ball attended by notable celebrities such as Chuck Norris.
Tania hosted the M1 Virtual Event in 2020. The in-person event was not possible because of the Covid 19 pandemic.
Tania Colonna Bio: Quick Facts
- Date of birth: 1972
- Age: 39 years (as of 2021).
- Full names: Tania Colonna
- Spouse: Glenn Beck (Married 1999)
- Education: N/A
- Professions: Nonprofit Organization Director
- Children: Cheyenne Grace Beck & Raphe Beck
- Parents: Mary Ann Colonna & Vincent Colonna
Tania Colonna Pics
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Here are more Glenn Beck and wife photos:
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Glenn’s most recent book, “Arguing with Socialists”, was released in April 2020 to rave reviews from readers and became a New York Times Bestseller.
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