- Ahmet Zappa is the ex-husband of Selma Blair, an American actor, writer, and musician
- He is one of the 4 famous children of musician, Frank Zappa, and businesswoman Gail Zappa
- The 50-year-old and father of 2 was married to Selma from 2004 to 2006 and is presently married to Shana Muldoon
Selma Blair’s ex-husband, Ahmet Zappa is an American musician, actor, publisher, producer, trustee of the Zappa Family Trust, and writer known for the book, The Monstrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless which was adapted into a movie.
As a musician, he is notable for works such as Confessions (1991), Shampoohorn (1994), and Music for Pets (1996). He is also famous as a filmmaker and actor in The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012), Ready to Rumble (2000), Roseanne (1994), and Pump Up the Volume (1990).
He is Has Ancestry in 5 Countries
Ahmet Zappa was born on May 15, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, US. He is the third of 4 children and traces his ancestry to no fewer than 5 countries.
From his father, he is of Italian, Greek, Arab, and French descent. From his mother’s side, Ahmet traces his ancestry to Germany and Portugal.
On how his family reached America and have been the citizens of the country, his grandfather whose name was anglicized to Francis Vincent Zappa was an immigrant from Partinico, on the Italian island of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean sea and one of the 20 regions of Italy.
He Hails From a Family of Notable People
His Father Frank Zappa was an Accomplished Musician
Born Frank Vincent Zappa on December 21, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland, Ahmet’s father was a renowned musician, composer, and bandleader of the American rock band, The Mothers of Invention which was formed in 1964.
He was also known for being a multifaceted musician and was involved in many genres such as rock, blues, experimental, jazz, fusion, classical, pop, and doo-wop.
He started his professional music journey in the 1950s and lasted until his death in 1993 at the age of 52 after suffering from prostate cancer.
Frank is still remembered for recording songs such as Dancin’ Fool (1979), Valley Girl, and Joe’s Garage (1979). He also won several awards, including being nominated for 9 Grammy awards and won 2 in the categories of Best Rock Instrumental Performance (Orchestra, Group or Soloist, 1988), Best Recording Package – Boxed (1996); and 1 Lifetime Achievement Award (1998).
Gail Zappa, Mother of Ahmet Zappa was a Celebrity Businesswoman
Adelaide Gail Zappa was most famous as Gail Zappa and the second wife of Ahmet Zappa and the mother of Selma Blair’s ex-husband.
She was born in 1945 and was most famous for being a member of the famous family and also for her work as a businesswoman known as the founder of the Zappa Family Trust, a holder of the title and copyright to her husband, Frank Zappa’s musical and artistic products.
All His 3 Siblings are Entertainers
Ahmet has 3 siblings – Moon Zappa, Dweezil Zappa, and Diva Zappa. All of them are American entertainers.
His eldest sibling, Moon Zappa 57 is an actress, singer, and author who became known in her career when she was 14 in 1982 when she appeared in her father’s hit song, Valley Girl.
She is most notable for appearing in films and series such as Nightmares (1983), Normal Life (1990), Little Sister (1992), Grey’s Anatomy (2010), Last Will (2011), and High School USA! (2013).
The immediate older sibling of Ahmet, Dweezil Zappa, born Ian Donal Calvin Euclid Zappa, 55, is a rock guitarist and occasional actor.
He worked as an MTV VJ and has recorded music such as My Mother is a Space Cadet (1982), Havin’ a Bad Day (1986), and My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama (1988).
More as regards the siblings of Ahmet, his only younger sibling, Diva Zappa, 45, is an artist, businesswoman, and actress.
She appeared on Anarchy TV alongside her siblings in 1998. She is also an actress in Good Girls (2017), Felicity (1999), The Mighty Boosh (2007), Roadies (2016), and Next Exit (2022).
Ahmet Zappa Has a Flourishing Career in Different Sectors
The actor has a thriving career in music, acting, writing, production, and business.
As regards music, he worked a lot with his brother Dweezil in the creation of his Confessions (1991) and Shampoohorn (1994) albums. He also wrote the song Frogs with Dirty Little Lips with his father.
In the movie industry, he produced no fewer than 11 films, documentaries, and series, including Faith Heist (2021), Eat That Question (2016), and The Funtime Gang (2013).
As a writer, he is credited with Gotham Reads (2020), The Odd Life of Timothy Green, and Bench Pressly (2004). He is also notable for writing the novel, The Monstrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless which has been adopted to be made as a movie.
Net Worth of Selma Blair’s Ex-Husband
Ahmet Zappa’s net worth is estimated at $5 million, per Celebrity Net Worth. He makes his wealth mainly from businesses and through different means in the entertainment industry.
More to his income and he may have gathered his wealth, he is a New York Times Best Selling Author, film & television screenwriter.
Also, he has streams of businesses. He has experience in creating business strategies, marketing plans, and branded content.
Following the death of his mother, Gail Zappa, he and his younger sister Diva were given 30% shares each of The Zappa Trust. He has been able to extend the legacy of his father’s catalog into becoming one of the top 50 globally best-selling artists.
He also founded Monsterfoot Productions where he has developed and produced several works as well as written for notable companies such as Sony Pictures and Nickolodeon.
Apart from the successful music he has released over the course of time, he has also recorded music for commercials, web series, and other motion picture soundtracks among others.
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He Has Been Married Twice and is a Father of 2
The actor cum musician was first married to actress Selma Blair on January 24, 2004, at Carrie Fisher’s mansion in Beverly Hills, California.
However, the marriage ended in divorce in 2006 due to irreconcilable differences. Nonetheless, it was revealed that the former couple continues to remain close friends.
4 years later, the ex-husband of Selma became married to Shana Muldoon, an American writer, designer, and creator of the animated series, Disney’s Star Darlings.
From the second marriage, Ahmet became a father of 2, a daughter named Halo Violetta Zappa who was born in 2010, and a son named Arrow D’Oro Leon Zappa, born in 2016.
On a similar path, Selma has a son, Arthur Saint Bleick who was born in 2011 to the actress and her then-boyfriend, Jason Bleick.
Ahmet Zappa and his ex-wife, Selma Blair had made up the above 50% of celebrity first marriages that end within their first 10 years. This also makes them a former couple that contributes to the almost 50% of marriages that end in either divorce or separation in the United States. With respect to his career, Ahmet is the second generation of his family that has toured the path of entertainment and is successful at it. By the virtue of what he displays and the successes he has recorded, there may be more in store for him in the years to come.
