Biography of Alexis DeJoria[Age, Height, Husband, Kids, Family, Salary, Award & Net worth ]

Alexis DeJoria is a drag racer who has been in this profession since 2005. One of the most famous female drag racers in America has accumulated a massive net worth of $100 million.

Aside from the money, Alexis has many records under her name and won several championships as well. This lady is truly living the ‘Fast & Furious’ life; we all want so much.

Likewise, she is preparing to make a comeback this year after her three years of hiatus. So are we ready to see the diva back on the track again? You better be!

But aside from this, not all are aware of her personal life like her husband, family, marriage, etc. Let’s get to know her a bit better now, shall we?

Alexis DeJoria: Quick Facts

Full Name	Alexis DeJoria
Birth Date	September 24, 1977
Birth Place	Venice Beach, California, US
Known as	Alexis
Religion	Unknown
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
University	Updating Soon
School	Frank Howley’s Drag School
Horoscope	Libra
Father’s Name	John Paul DeJoria
Mother’s Name	Jamie Briggs
Siblings	Five
Age	44 Years Old
Height	5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
Weight	59 kgs (130 lbs)
Build	Slender
Body Measurements	Updating Soon
Eye color	Grey
Hair color	Dark Brown
Marital Status	Married
Husband	Jesse James
Children	One
Profession	Race Driver
Net Worth	$100 million
Social Media	Instagram, Twitter
Merch	Racing Gears
Last Update	September, 2022

Who is Alexis DeJoria’s father? Early life, Family and Childhood

Born to be a racer, Alexis DeJoria was born in Venice Beach, California, the United States of America. She is the daughter of John Paul DeJoria and his former wife, Jamie Briggs. 

After their split, John went and married Eloise Broady, a former Playboy playmate, and model.

From her father’s relationships, DeJoria has got four siblings: John Anthony DeJario, Michael DeJario, Justin DeJario, and John Paul DeJario II, and a half-sister named Michaeline DeJario.

Also, from her mother’s side, she has another half-sister named Chloe Briggs.

Likewise, Alexis is American by nationality and belongs to white ethnic background. According to her, Alexis was always the wild one in the family, often skateboarding, breaking bones, and many more.

As for her education, not many details are present to trace her academic prowess.

 

How old is Alexis DeJoria? Age and Body Measurements

The famous drag car racer, Alexis DeJoria, was born in 1977, which makes her 44 years at the moment. Just the thought of her in her car, riding the hell out of it, is impressive considering her age.

Likewise, DeJoria celebrates her birthday every year on September 24. Also, her sun sign is Libra. And people of this sign are known to be intelligent, attractive, and competent.

Aside from her competitive spirit in the track, Alexis is attractive as well. She is 5 feet 8 inches(173 cm) tall and weighs around 59 kgs (10 lbs).

Sadly, any other details relating to her physical attributes are not available to the public. On top of that, she has long, dark brown hair and a stunning pair of grey eyes.

Is Alexis DeJoria still racing? Professional Career

Alexis DeJario and drag racing are synonymous with each other. But people have been eager to know just from where this love came from. Well, Alexis was only 16 when she fell in love with drag racing.

Apparently, after her friend took her to the Pomona Drag Strip located in California, it all took place. DeJario instantly fell in love with it and decided to pursue a career in it.

Hence, to fulfill her now newfound passion, Alexis left her hometown and moved to Gainesville, Florida, where she attended Frank Howley’s Drag School.

However, since she wanted to make it on her own, DeJario left her family connection out of it.

In 2005, Alexis commenced her professional NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) career and established herself as one of the best since the beginning.

Eight months after her debut, Alexis won the Sportsman Nationals held in Fontana, California.

Similarly, DeJario spent the next two years racing in Top Alcohol Funny Car(TA/FC) on the West coast.

Shortly after, she established her own racing team called Stealth Motorsports back in 2009.

The American drag racer also became the second woman in the racing world to win NHRA National event, which was also her first win.

After moving to Kalitta Motorsports, she transitioned to a nitro fuel funny car at the 2011 Texas Fall Nationals. 

Likewise, 2012 proved to be significant for her as she raced her first final-round appearance at Bristol.

That same year, she set two career-best records with a run of 4.032 and a speed of 319.07 mph at Reading.

Following in 2014, DeJario became the first woman to make a sub-four second pass, with a 3.997-second during the NHRA Winternationals at Pomona.

Moreover, in September, she won the US Nationals held in Indianapolis. On June 7, 2015, DeJoria reached the final round in Top Fuel Funny Car in the NHRA Summernationals at Englishtown.

Following it, Alexis stood as a runner-up at Mile-High Nationals. Just recently, DeJario announced she is returning from her two-year hiatus in late 2019.

Well, she initially announced her open-ended retirement near the close of the 2017 season.

“I honestly knew deep down when I made the announcement to retire at the end of the 2017 NHRA season that it was going to be sort of an open-ended retirement. I’m beyond excited to get back out there.”
-Alexis DeJoria

2016 Car Crash

During the Toyota’s NHRA Sonoma Nationals on July 31, 2016, Alexis DeJoria hit the wall and crashed her car.

Fortunately, she wasn’t severely injured and hence, was left only with few minor bruises.

Well, right after the accident, Alexis jumped out of her car and landed on her feet. Altogether, it took her less than five weeks to get back on the racing track.

As for the treatment, she indulged in electromagnetic therapy and low-level laser treatments for encouraging cell function.

“Really, the rate I healed at was incredible. The doctors were pretty surprised.”
-Alexis DeJoria

Is Jesse James still married to Alexis DeJoria? Who is her husband?

Alexis DeJario is a woman who not all can handle well. Well, folks, the two were married for eight years; however, they have sadly split now.

James is well-known for his expertise in building customized motorcycles and automobiles; he was the CEO of West Coast Choppers.

Likewise, James’ mad skills made him the toast of reality TV, and he appeared in shows such as Sons of Guns and Celebrity Apprentice.

He has hosted shows, including Monster Garage and Jesse James, a Dead Man.

James and Alexis have been dating since September 2012, and the next year tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony.

The lovely duo exchanged vows on March 25, 2013, in Malibu, California, in Alexis’s family estate. For their big day, DeJario wore a traditional white wedding gown with a black floral design.

Not to mention, the dress was strapless and showcased the beautiful tattoos on her arms. On the other hand, James wore a standard black suit, white shirt, and a black tie.

Many of their friends and family attended a beautiful wedding ceremony. At the moment, the two look after their children, all from their previous marriage.

Alexis has a daughter named Bella from her last marriage, and James has three daughters, Chandler, Sunny, and a son named Eli.

Unfortunately, the duo is divorced now, as James announced it through his Instagram account.

As a matter of fact, Alexis was James’ fourth wife. He was previously married to Karla James, Janine Lindemulder, and Sandra Bullock.

“It’s with an incredible amount of sadness to let you know Alexis and I have decided to end our marriage.”
-Jesse James

Major Accidents

Drag racing is a competitive sport, and Alexis has had her fair share of accidents. Until now, she had been in two significant accidents, one in 2009 and 2016.

In 2012, Alexis got into a car accident at an event in Englishtown when her parachutes tore apart the car’s rear end.

DeJario hit the sand trap at 130 mph and went through two safety nets before stopping at the fourth row of sand-filled plastic barrels.

Moreover, in 2016, she was not lucky when her Camry slammed hard against the left retaining wall.

She was taken to the Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa. Even after suffering from a high-energy fracture of the left pelvis, she was discharged the next day.

How much is Alexis DeJoria’s net worth?- Salary and Income

The famous female drag racer, Alexis DeJario, is a fan favorite, no doubt about it. From her successful career, this race car diva has garnered much wealth and fame as well.

As of 2022, Alexis’s aggregate net worth amounts to $100 million in value.

It does not come as a surprise as her father, John Paul, is also a billionaire founder of the tequila company Patron and Paul Mitchell Hair Care Products.

Hence, some portion of her net does come from her inheritance from the family’s fortune.

Aside from her racing career, DeJoria also gets her earnings from her acting and hosting programs. However, her exact assets and income have not been publicized to date.

Furthermore, Alexis also believes in giving back to the community. She actively supports and participates in breast cancer awareness initiatives.

Not to mention, DeJoria has even partnered with the Nevada Health Centers, Toyota Racing, and Patrón Tequila to provide Free Mammograms for the Fans at the NHRA Toyota Nationals in Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

Social Media Presence:

Instagram:  91.5k followers

Twitter: 49.9k followers

Some FAQs:

What nationality is Alexis DeJoria?

Alexis DeJoria is American by Nationality and belongs to white ethnicity.

Is Alexis DeJoria in Snake and Mongoose?

Yes, Alexis played the role of Paula in the 2013 movie “Snake and Mongoose”.

When will Alexis DeJoria return?

According to sources, Alexis DeJoria will return to competitive racing in the 2020 season with a new race team led by crew chiefs Nicky Boninfante and Del Worsham.

Which commercial was Alexis DeJoria featured?

Alexis DeJoria was featured in Patron TV Commercial.

Did Alexis DeJoria win in 2021?

Alexis DeJoria won for the sixth time in her career and the first time with the Bandero Premium Tequila ROKiT Toyota Camry team at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway on October 17, 2021. She powered to her first Funny Car victory in more than four years.