Rene Elizondo Is the Ex-husband of a World-Famous Artist with Hundreds of Awards

Rene Elizondo was once married to a superstar known to have several accolades. But after ten years of marriage, Rene filed for a divorce, and years later, he moved on and found love again.

Rene is Janet Jackson's ex-husband. Before they began dating, they worked together, and aside from being Janet's backup dancer, Rene also worked with her on numerous songs and movies. Despite being married to a celebrated singer, the pair still kept their marriage private from the public.

After divorcing, Rene still maintained his career in the entertainment industry. He is a music video director, photographer, and podcast host. He is also married and has a family. With a job he's passionate about and a family he cherishes, Rene appears to be content with his life.

Who Is Rene Elizondo and What Is He Doing Now?

Janet Jackson's ex-husband Rene Elizondo was born on July 16, 1962, in Durango, Mexico. He is a songwriter, dancer, and music video director. Rene discovered his interest in the arts at a young age, and through practice and dedication, he became a professional dancer.

While Rene and Janet shared a home in San Diego, she reportedly purchased a new home in West Los Angeles shortly after they divorced.

His passion for arts opened many opportunities for him in the U.S. In the 90s, he became a backup dancer to one of Michael Jackson's siblings LaToya Jackson. Rene, who has a younger brother, is estimated to have a net worth of approximately $9 million, which he has made from his career as a music video director.

While many people wonder what happened to Rene, the 60-year-old lives in California and still works in the entertainment industry. He still uses the creativity and talent he displayed in the projects he worked on with his ex-wife Janet, who is known to have several awards and has greatly impacted the music industry.

Some of the projects Rene is known for producing and composing include the 1993 romance/drama film "Poetic Justice," in which Janet starred alongside Tupac Shakur, "Janet Jackson: Again" and "Rythm Nation 1814."

Aside from being a director and songwriter, Rene is also a photographer and podcast host for "Pretty Messed Up." While he is known to direct music videos, in 2022, he shifted gears and produced the documentary "People Like You." A film that uncovers real stories of people struggling with opioid addiction.

Rene Elizondo and Janet Jackson Were Married for over a Decade

Rene met Janet through her sister Latoya, and they began working together. After a while, their professional relationship materialized into a romantic one, and they started dating in 1986. After five years of dating, the pair exchanged vows in 1991 though the marriage was kept private from the public.

Rene was Janet's backup dancer for a while, and since he is a man of many talents, he began to showcase his songwriting skills by working with Janet on numerous songs.

After being together for over ten years, the couple called it quits. During their marriage, they did not have any children. According to reports, Rene, who filed for divorce in 2000, claimed he had signed a prenuptial agreement under pressure.

Rene had initially sued Janet for $25 million in spousal support. The pair finally settled their divorce in 2003, and Rene walked away with $10 million. While Rene and Janet shared a home in San Diego, she reportedly purchased a new home in West Los Angeles shortly after they divorced.

Rene Married Another Woman 7 Years Later & They Share a Daughter

After ending his marriage with Janet, Rene moved on and tied the knot with his long-term girlfriend, Britt Coelho, on August 19, 2010. The couple shares a daughter named Elin Elizondo, whom they welcomed on October 9, 2011.