Who are Linda Ronstadt’s children? Meet her two adopted kids

Who are Linda Ronstadt’s children? Meet her two adopted kids

Linda Ronstadt is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She rose to stardom after releasing hits like When Will I Be Loved and Blue Bayou. Besides her music career, Linda is a mother of two. Who are Linda Ronstadt's children, and where are they now?

How many kids did Linda Ronstadt adopt?
Recording Artist Linda Ronstadt attends the 19th Annual DesignCare 2017 at a private residence on 15 July 2017 in Pacific Palisades, California. Photo: Paul Archuleta (modified by author)
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Linda Ronstadt started her music career in 1965 at the age of 19. She has released 24 studio albums and 15 compilations in over 6 decades. Linda adopted two children in the 1990s. What happened to Linda Ronstadt's children?

Profile summary

Full name Linda Ronstadt
GenderFemale
Date of birth15 July 1946
Age77 years old (as of January 2024)
Place of birthTucson, Arizona, United States
Current residenceSan Francisco, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityMixed
SexualityStraight
Height in inches 5'2"
Height in centimetres 157
Weight in pounds 130
Weight in kilograms 59
Hair colourBrown
Eye colourDark Brown
Mother Mary Ruth
FatherGilbert Ronstadt
Siblings3
Relationship statusSingle
Children2
SchoolCatalina High School
UniversityUniversity of Arizona
ProfessionSinger-songwriter, record producer, actress
Net worth$130 million

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Who is Linda Ronstadt?

The American singer was born on 15 July 1946 in Tucson, Arizona, United States, to Mary Ruth and Gilbert Ronstadt. She is an American national of mixed ethnicity. Her father was a machinery merchant and owned a company named F. Ronstadt Co. Her mother was a homemaker.

Linda grew up alongside her three siblings: Peter, Michael, and Gretchen. She went to Catalina High School and later went to the University of Arizona. She was there for one semester before dropping out and relocating to Los Angeles.

The singer started her career early and has released hits like Long, Long Time, Different Drum and You're No Good. Over the years, Linda has won several awards, including 11 Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, and two Academy of Country Music awards.

Who are Linda Ronstadt’s children?

Although the American actress has never been married, she has always been vocal about her love for children. She has two adopted children, a son and a daughter. Here is a look at her kids.

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Mary Clementine Ronstadt

Mary Clementine is Linda Ronstadt's eldest daughter. She was adopted in 1990 as an infant. Clementine followed in her mother's footsteps when it came to art. According to her LinkedIn page, she worked at the Guadalupe Art Program as an art assistant in San Francisco for 10 years. Clementine patronises Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy, a non-profit organisation.

Besides art, Mary can sing. In an interview with Closer Weekly in 2021, Linda stated:

My daughter can sing harmonies because I taught her how.

In a different interview with Closer, the singer shared:

Children need art in their lives — real art, not the stuff you watch on television. Art is essential for processing your feelings and connecting to your origins and identity.

Carlos Javier Andres Ronstadt

Carlos was adopted in 1994. He grew up alongside his sister in San Francisco, California. Carlos has stayed away from the limelight for most of his life but is close to his mother.

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Who is Linda Ronstadt’s daughter?
Linda Ronstadt and her band perform as part of 'Bill's Birthday Bash' a dedication to late rock empresario Bill Graham on January 11, 2008, in San Francisco, California. Photo: Tim Mosenfelder
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Carlos has worked for Apple, according to Los Angeles Times. He is also a musician. Ronstadt speaks highly of his son. She said in an interview with Closer:

My son is actually really talented. He picked up the guitar and just learned it like lightning, but that’s not his primary focus. He’s a techie and has a good job and a nice girlfriend. My children both use music for their own enjoyment, which is what music is really for.

FAQs

  1. Who is Linda Ronstadt? She is a singer-songwriter, record producer and actress from the United States.
  2. Does Linda Ronstadt have any biological children? No, the singer does not have biological children.
  3. How many kids did Linda Ronstadt adopt? She adopted two kids, a son and a daughter.
  4. Who is Linda Ronstadt's daughter? Mary Clementine is Linda Ronstadt's daughter.
  5. What happened to Linda Ronstadt's children? Her daughter Clementine is an artist and her son Carlos is a musician and a techie.
  6. Is Linda Ronstadt close to her children? Yes, the veteran singer is close with her kids.
  7. Who are Linda Ronstadt's grandchildren? The American singer has not discussed publicly her having any grandchildren.

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Linda Ronstadt’s children are Mary Clementine and Carlos Ronstadt. They were adopted in the 1990s. Her daughter, Clementine, is an artist, while her son, Carlos, is a musician and a techie. Linda never got married despite several romantic relationships.

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