Ellen Heidingsfelder Bio: Facts About Cooper Manning's Wife

Ellen Heidingsfelder Bio: Facts About Cooper Manning’s Wife

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Profile Summary

Name: Ellen Heidingsfelder
Gender: Female
Birthplace: United States
Nationality: American
Year of birth: 1968
Age: 55 years old (As of 2023)
Ethnicity: White

Ellen Heidingsfelder is best known for being a celebrity wife and a lawyer.

She’s the wife of Cooper Manning, a former American football player and TV analyst.

Early Life

On December 20, 1968, Ellen Heidingsfelder was conceived. She was raised alongside her two sisters, Molly Silvia and Jane Heidingsfelde, by Charles and Dota Heidingsfelder.

She also had a brother, Charles Heidingsfelder Jr., who is now deceased.

Charles, her father, is a well-known and admired dentist and philanthropist in the New Orleans region, which shows that her family is well off.

Ellen is a native of New Orleans and attended both primary and secondary school in the area.

She went further to pursue a law degree by enrolling at the University of Virginia and then at Loyola University Law School.

Ellen Heidingsfelder’s Career

While in school, Ellen was a successful volleyball player and led her school to many victories.

One notable accomplishment is the 1986 New Orleans Championship, which they won through her hard work. She was named MVP after the match.

After acquiring her law degree, Ellen spent years practicing her profession and also worked for a nonprofit organization set up by her father.

She also worked at the United States District Court in several districts of Louisiana, where she practiced law.

Ellen’s Married Life

Ellen and her celebrity husband, Cooper Manning, tied the knot in 1999.

The couple had met each other while in college and began dating.

After a while of dating, they decided to meet each other’s family and soon fixed a date for their wedding.

Ellen and Cooper have been married for over two decades now and have never been involved in any scandals so far.

Ellen Heidingsfelder’s Husband

Ellen’s husband, Cooper Manning, was born in March 1974 in New Orleans. His father, Archie Manning, was a well-known player in his prime.

Cooper’s family has pretty solid football roots, as his brothers Peyton and Eli Manning also played football professionally and as quarterbacks like their father.

Cooper started as a standout wide receiver in high school and was able to bag a college scholarship to play for the team at the University of Mississippi.

He continued on the path to becoming an NFL player, but unfortunately, right before his first match, he noticed some numbness in his right hand.

Cooper went for a test and was told by the doctor that he had a spinal condition, which meant he could never play professionally.

He was so devastated throughout that period and was comforted by his then-girlfriend Ellen.

Fortunately, Cooper decided to focus on other professions, and he became the host of the TV show “The Manning Hour” for Fox News.

He is also the managing director of AJ Capital Partners, a real estate company.

Ellen Heidingsfelder’s Children

Ellen and Cooper have enjoyed a beautiful union together and are blessed with three children.

Their first child, May, was born in 2002, while Archie and Heid were born in 2004 and 2006, respectively.

Ellen’s son, Archie, plays quarterback for his school, Isidore Newman School, the same school his dad and uncle attended.

Her last born, Heid, also enjoys playing football and spends time playing it with his brother Archie.

Ellen Heidingsfelder’s Height and Weight

Ellen is about 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 60 kg. She is a beautiful woman with rich blond hair and brown eyes.

She also exercises regularly to maintain her shape and stay in good health.

Ellen Heidingsfelder’s net worth

She has earned quite a lot from her successful career as a lawyer. Heidingsfelder has not released her net worth yet but the majority of the media are putting her net worth to be around $1 million.