Elizabeth Anderson Martin is the ex-wife of William Shatner, a veteran Canadian actor. The former couple were married for 18 years, from 2001 to 2020, when their divorce was finalized. They have no children together.

William Shatner’s ex-wife, who is a photographer, horse trainer, and rider, was born on December 30, 1958, and so is 65 years old as of 2024. Before her marriage to Shatner, Elizabeth was married to Michael Gleen Martin for 15 years. The marriage ended after Martin’s death in 1997.

How Old is Elizabeth Anderson Martin?

Elizabeth Anderson Martin is 65 years old as of 2024. According to multiple reports, she was born on the 30th of December 1958. She was reportedly born to American parents of English ethnicity. Outside of that, it is hard to tell anything about her siblings.

Born and raised in the United States, details of her upbringing and the kind of childhood she had are not privy to the public. But according to some reports, she has always been passionate about horses, even as a child. When she was five years old, her love for the animal was already very obvious. Three years later, she was gifted her first horse, a Galiceno Pony.

By the time she turned 14, she was not only riding but also teaching horseback riding. Information regarding her early education isn’t known to the public, but for her college education, she studied Animal Science and Equine at Purdue University. Based on some accounts, she also studied Telecommunications at Butler University.

Although Elizabeth Anderson Martin became famous through her marriage to William Shatner, it is not all she has going for her. She has a successful career as a horse rider and trainer. Apart from that, she is a nature photographer and a philanthropist.

Elizabeth Became William Shatner’s Wife After Dating for Six Months

Various reports claim that the former couple met for the first time at a horse-related event. It is said that they were both married at the time. So if they felt anything for each other, they couldn’t do anything about it. However, through a twist of fate, they both lost their spouses and it somehow paved the way for them to have a relationship.

Elizabeth lost her first husband, Michael Gleen Martin, on the 3rd of August 1997. Two years later, precisely on the 9th of August 1999, William Shatner lost his third wife, Nerine Kidd. Learning that the actor’s wife got drunk and drowned in a pool, the horse trainer sent William Shatner a condolence card. William appreciated the card and the two later decided to meet.

They did and it marked the beginning of their relationship. It is said that the Canadian actor was charmed not only by Elizabeth’s beauty but also by her funny and interesting personality. By mid-2000, they were already dating and six months later, they decided to become life partners. They exchanged marital vows in a small town in Indiana on the 13th of February 2001.

Why Did Elizabeth Anderson Martin Divorce William Shatner?

Elizabeth Anderson Martin and William Shatner were married for 18 years before the latter filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. When it emerged in 2019 that the Canadian actor has filed for a divorce, the media went about speculating why their marriage failed. But the former couple has refused to share anything other than the irreconcilable differences William cited in his divorce proceeding.

Their divorce was finalized in March 2020 and it seems to be an amicable dissolution of marriage. They had signed a prenuptial agreement and this probably played a role in the peaceful divorce they had. Also, they had no child together, so there was no question of child custody. Though divorced, the former couple has maintained a cordial relationship. The horse rider even attended the actor’s 90th birthday celebration in March 2021.

How Many Kids did Elizabeth Anderson Martin Have?

Elizabeth Anderson Martin has no child. She did not have any with her first husband, Michael Gleen Martin, even though they were married for a decade and a half. Also, she was married to William Shatner for nearly two decades yet they had no child together. This is probably because of the age gap between them.

When it circulated that they were getting married, they gained a lot of public attention as the Canadian actor is 27 years older than Elizabeth. William Shatner was 70 years old while Elizabeth was 47 when they exchanged marital vows.

Although William and Elizabeth’s marriage didn’t produce any child, the horse rider was a stepmom to the actor’s children from his previous marriage. As stated earlier, the actor had been married thrice before he married Elizabeth. None of these marriages produced any child except for his first. With Gloria Rand, William Shatner had three daughters named Leslie, Lisabeth, and Melanie.

Who Was Elizabeth’s First Husband?

Just as Elizabeth Anderson Martin was not William Shatner’s first wife, the actor is also not her first husband. The first husband of the horse trainer is Michael Gleen Martin. He was not a popular figure and it is hard to tell anything about him.

However, we can confirm that he got married to Elizabeth in 1982. They remained married for 15 years but were forced to part when Michael died in 1997. It is said that their marriage was a happy one until Michael was diagnosed with cancer. They lived in Santa Barbara where they had a saddle-bred stable. Michael and Elizabeth had no child together.

How Tall is Elizabeth Anderson Martin?

William Shatner’s ex-wife, Elizabeth Anderson Martin, is 5 feet 9 inches tall; that is 175 cm. She is clearly a tall woman as the height of an average American woman is 5 feet 4 inches. She is almost as tall as her ex-husband whose height is listed at 5 feet 10 inches.

Elizabeth Anderson Martin is the ex-wife of Canadian actor William Shatner. They were married for 15 years but have no children together.

FAQs

What Is Elizabeth Anderson Martin’s Age?

Elizabeth Anderson Martin is 65 years old as of 2024. She was born on December 30, 1958.

What Is Elizabeth Anderson Martin’s Net Worth?

Elizabeth Anderson Martin’s net worth is estimated at around $5 million.

How Long Was Elizabeth Martin William Shatner’s Wife?

Elizabeth Anderson Martin was William Shatner’s wife for about 18 years. They married in 2001 and parted ways in 2019. Their divorce was eventually finalized in 2020.

How Many Times Has William Shatner Been Married?

William Shatner has been married four times. His first marriage was to Gloria Rand ​(m. 1956; div. 1969)​ before marrying Marcy Lafferty ​(m. 1973; div. 1996). His third wife was​ Nerine Kidd ( m. 1997; died 1999)​ after which he married Elizabeth Anderson Martin ( m. 2001; div. 2020)​.

Did William Shatner Kill His Wife?

William Shatner did not kill his wife. His third wife Nerine Kidd died in 1999 after accidentally drowning while swimming in the family pool. No evidence of foul play was found.