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Maxine Sneed is a former editor of ‘Black Radio Magazine best known as the former wife of actor, and cannabis rights activist Tommy Chong.

Maxine Sneed came into the spotlight because of her association with Tommy Chong rather than her professional endeavors as the editor of Black Radio Magazine as she rose to fame after marrying the accomplished entertainment personality.

Maxine Sneed biography

Maxine Sneed is the former editor of Black Radio Magazine, best known as the ex-wife of popular Canadian-American actor, director, musician, author, comedian, and cannabis rights activist Tommy Chong.

More than her professional endeavors, Maxine Sneed has been in the spotlight more for her relationship with Tommy Chung. They had two daughters, Ray Dawn Chung and Robbie Chung, both of whom grew up to be good actors. Born out of an illicit relationship, Tommy later won a child custody battle in favor of Maxine.

Maxine Sneed once again received media attention during her divorce and several notable sources cite Tommy’s infidelity as the reason for the couple’s split. Tommy was married to actor and producer Shelby Fiddis, while Maxine is reportedly single. After her divorce, Maxine has maintained her private life away from the media hence not much is known about her current personal and professional life.

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Maxine Sneed worked as an editor for Black Radio Magazine however, the exact duration of her collaboration with the magazine is unknown. Apart from her tenure with Black Radio Magazine, not much is known about her professional life. Some sources state that she belonged to the company as an editor, while other sources say she worked as a proofreader at several large companies.

They had two children and according to sources, their eldest daughter, Ray Dawn Chong, was born through Tommy’s extramarital affair with an underage woman named Gail Toulson. Tommy later won a custody battle over the child and subsequently raised the child with Maxine. Born on February 28, 1961, Ray did not know her biological mother until she was 12 years old.

However, she was not deterred by the controversy surrounding her birth and custody and has always praised Tommy and Maxine for raising her and her sister Robbie in a wonderful way. Quest for Fire, Time Runner, Commando, The Color Purple, and Beat Street are some of the movies Ray has starred in as she walks in the footsteps of her father. Robbi Lynn Chong their second and Maxine’s biological child was born on May 28, 1965, and is an actor and former model.

Maxine Sneed and Tommy separated in 1970 and has remained single and reportedly preferred to keep her private life out of the spotlight.

Maxine Sneed Early Life

The is no information regarding the early life of Maxine Sneed as she hardly comes into the limelight to talk about herself or her family and has kept a low profile for a very long time.

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Maxine Sneed Age

The exact date of birth of Maxine Sneed to determine her age isn’t known but she’s believed to be born in 1940 which makes her 83 years now.

Maxine Sneed Height and weight

The height and weight of Maxine Sneed are not available now as she hasn’t revealed them online.

Maxine Sneed nationality

Maxine Sneed is a Canadian and American national as she holds dual citizenship and is of black Canadian and Cherokee descent.

Maxine Sneed career

Maxine Sneed worked as an editor for Black Radio Magazine however, the exact duration of her collaboration with the magazine is unknown. Apart from her tenure with Black Radio Magazine, not much is known about her professional life. Some sources state that she belonged to the company as an editor, while other sources say she worked as a proofreader at several large companies.

Maxine Sneed parents

Maxine Sneed hasn’t shared any information regarding her parents hence there’s nothing known about them.

Maxine Sneed husband

Maxine Sneed was married to Thomas B. Kin Chong a Canadian comedian, actor, musician, and activist. He is known for his marijuana-themed Cheech & Chong comedy albums and movies with Cheech Marin, as well as playing the character Leo on Fox’s That ’70s Show. He became a naturalized United States citizen in the late 1980s.

Tommy Chong has become a marijuana activist and supports legalizing the plant’s use.[8] He is a regular contributor to Cannabis Culture Magazine and sits on the NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) advisory board.

Maxine Sneed children

Maxine Sneed and her ex-husband Tommy Chong had two children. According to sources, their eldest daughter, Ray Dawn Chong, was born through Tommy’s extramarital affair with an underage woman named Gail Toulson. Tommy later won a custody battle over the child and subsequently raised the child with Maxine. Born on February 28, 1961, Ray did not know her biological mother until she was 12 years old.

However, she was not deterred by the controversy surrounding her birth and custody and has always praised Tommy and Maxine for raising her and her sister Robbie in a wonderful way. Quest for Fire, Time Runner, Commando, The Color Purple, and Beat Street are some of the movies Ray has starred in as she walks in the footsteps of her father. Robbi Lynn Chong their second and Maxine’s biological child was born on May 28, 1965, and is an actor and former model.

Maxine Sneed’s net worth

The net worth of Maxine Sneed isn’t known as her earnings or what she does for a living now isn’t known but she’s believed to be worth between $1 and $5 million.

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