Yoko Ono is a well-known Japanese multimedia artist, peace activist, performance artist, and singer. She is even more notable as the widow of John Lennon, a member of the Beatles band.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Yoko Ono |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Yoko Ono |
| Gender: | Female |
| Age: | 90 years old |
| Birth Date: | February 18 1933 |
| Birth Place: | Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality: | Japanese |
| Height: | 1.57 m |
| Weight: | 60 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Divorced |
| Husband/Spouse (Name): | John Lennon (m. 1969–1980), Anthony Cox (m. 1963–1969), Anthony Cox (m. 1962–1963), Toshi Ichiyanagi (m. 1956–1962) |
| Children: | Yes (Sean Lennon, Kyoko Chan Cox) |
| Dating/Boyfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | Japanese-American multimedia artist, singer, songwriter, and peace activist |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $650 Million |
Yoko Ono Biography
‘Ocean child’ is the meaning of her name. She was born into an affluent family and was also a member of a lineage of samurai warriors and academics. Her first encounter with music occurred when she was four years old, and began taking piano lessons. She was born in Tokyo, but due to her father’s transfer, she grew up in Tokyo, San Francisco, and New York.
Her father worked as a banker, and her mother worked as a pianist. She witnessed World War II and was forced to see the horrific events firsthand, which impacted the rest of her life. Her family begged for food, and because her father was in a concentration camp then, her mother took on all of the tasks.
Yoko Ono Age, Height, and Weight
Yoko Ono, born on February 18, 1933, will turn 90 years old in 2024. She weighs 60 kilograms and stands 1.57 meters tall.
Yoko Ono Career
She began playing the piano at a young age. She worked with John Lennon in the 1980s, and the two appeared on multiple occasions. She released solo albums, started writing songs, and debuted in 1992 with “Rykodisc.” She also formed a band called ‘Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono.’ In several events, Ono’s voice has been hailed as one-of-a-kind.
Her reputation among the public was not good, and detractors frequently blamed the famous person for all of her unsuccessful relationships. Due to her drug misuse, for which she became infamous, she was once denied custody of her daughter.
She frequently hosts concerts and activities as an activist. She organized ‘Come Together after 9/11 and raised a lot of money. She and her ex-husband John Lennon hosted a “Bed-in-for-Peace” where they both answered all of the guests and the media’s questions while still wearing pajamas. All of this was done to promote world peace. She released albums, singles, compilations, soundtracks, remixes, and tribute albums during her career. She worked on numerous movies, including “Satan’s Bed,” “Let it be,” “Flipside,” and others.
Yoko Ono’s Net Worth
Her net worth as of February 2024 is $650 million, which she earned from her work as a musician, filmmaker, and actress. She was also an author who contributed to books.
Despite leading a drug-abusing lifestyle, she managed to improve her image through her loud voice. She contributes to the world’s peace and humanity through her website, “Imagine peace.”
Yoko Ono Husband, Marriage
She enrolled at Gakushuin University but dropped out after two semesters for unspecified reasons. She relocated to the US after the war, where she re-enrolled in a local college. She enjoyed interacting with influential musicians and artists in college, which her parents disapproved of. They weren’t even interested in her way of life.
She ran away from college with Toshi Ichiyanagi, her true love. In 1962, she requested a divorce, and a year later, a clinical depression diagnosis was made. She married Anthony Cox, a musician, after recovering from the recession, but their marriage ended in 1969. Her second marriage did not work out right away, but they remained together for the sake of their newborn daughter.
For their divorce, Cox obtained custody of their daughter and withdrew from public view after a short period. Meanwhile, Ono married John Lennon, and the two sought in vain to find her daughter. In 1988, she later met her daughter.
