Flex Alexander is one of the prominent names in showbiz who is active as an American actor, comedian, and dancer. Born as Mark Alexander Knox, Flex’s life didn’t have an easy road, to begin with.
Flex, who considers himself as someone who perseveres through all obstacles, started as a dancer and eventually marked his place as a comedian and actor. With the flourishing career in hand to finding the woman of his dream, Flex’s life seems more perfect than ever.
But when most people know the fairytale love story of the couple, only a few know that they have faced career stumbling blocks that quickly hit financial rock bottom.
Flex Alexander's Married Life With Wife
Flex Alexander and his wife Shanice Wilson are happily married for over 2 decades. The duo first began dating back at end of 1999 and tied the wedding knot on 19th February 2000.
Though the duo was at the top game when they first got married, their debts mounted after the couple's main source of income disappeared. Flex earned $25000 per week from his show “One on One” of UPN back in 2001. In the meantime, his wife Shanice was also a Grammy-nominated singer for her song “I Love Your Smile”.
But when UPN decided to pull the show in 2006, the main source of income of the pair disappeared. Shanice’s record sales kept them afloat for a while but not knowing how to properly manage their earnings, the duo tapped their retirement savings to cover their expenses, liquidated their assets including their home, and were filed for bankruptcy in 2010. They even moved to a rental home.
Nevertheless, poor finances didn’t turn out to be a problem for the couple as they endured a hard time and have now started all over again.
Flex Alexander Children
Flex Alexander and his wife Shanice are parents to 2 children together. The duo first welcomed their daughter Imani Shekinah Alexander-Knox on 23rd August 2001. Likewise, their second child, son Elijah Alexander-Knox was born on 5th March 2004.
Their daughter Imani followed their footstep and is now a rising actress and singer. Furthermore, both their kids have also appeared in their reality show named “Flex & Shanice”.
Flex Alexander Net Worth
Flex Alexander has been active in showbiz for nearly 3 decades as a comedian, actor, and dancer. Despite the fluctuation in his career, Flex has managed to amass a net worth of about $250 thousand as of 2022.
Although Flex and his life partner went through a huge financial upheaval they are now managing their finances differently and are constantly working on ways to build an income. They oppose using a credit card and prefer using a debit card instead. Moreover, if they can’t pay using cash, they just wait on it.
Flex Alexander Family
Flex Alexander was born on 15th April 1970 as the youngest child of father Robert Whitehead and mother Alethia Knox. He was born and raised in Harlen, New York alongside his 3 elder siblings.
Flex’s dad was a bass guitarist by profession while his mom worked 3 jobs. Flex met his dad only 3 times in his life and he describes his father to be a rolling stone. His dad Robert passed away in 1989.
From seeing his mom on drugs and his brother Dwayne on drugs to getting into fights, selling drugs, and carrying a gun before connecting to his calling to perform Flex had a troubled adolescence.
Short Wiki
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His brother Dwayne died in 1997 due to AIDS.
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At the age of 15, Flex became a street hustler. Wanting to be on his own, he sold drugs and slept in subways.
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His friend was murdered by a rival drug dealer in 1988 and soon after Flex also faced a near to death experience with a gun placed on his head. Making it through the near-death experience, Flex realized to get out of the business
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He then started making money as a dancer with acrobatic skills in New York clubs.
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Flex holds American nationality and comprises of black ethnicity with African-American ancestry.
