Meet Melanie Leis, Kelly McGillis’ Ex-wife

Melanie Leis is the ex-wife of Kelly McGillis, the famous lesbian American actress. Although Leis and McGillis dated for several years before getting married, their marriage only lasted for one year for reasons they are yet to disclose.

56-year-old Melanie is an American sales executive and bartender though she gained popularity for being the ex-wife of famous American actress Kelly McGillis. Keep reading to find out everything about Melanie Leis’ life before and after her marriage to celebrity actress Kelly McGillis.

How Old is Melanie Leis?

Melanie Leis is 56 years old. She was born on November 8, 1967, in Philadelphia City, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Both her parents are dead, and she has a baby sister named Malinda Leis Jones. Melanie is an American of Caucasian ethnicity, and she has spent all her life in her birth country. She has not revealed any information about the kind of life she had while growing up.

Melanie attended a local high school in her hometown Philadelphia, and after she graduated, she enrolled in the Berklee School of Music. We could not, however, confirm what educational qualifications she obtained and if she was an active student during her time in college.

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Melanie Leis Became Famous Through Her Marriage to Kelly McGillis

Melanie Leis only came into the spotlight following her marriage to famous actress Kelly McGillis in 2010. Melanie and Kelly met in 2000 at a bar in Key West, Florida, United States of America. At the time, Melanie was single while Kelly was married to her ex-husband Fred Tillman.

Melanie was working as a bartender in Kelly’s Caribbean Bar and Grill, a restaurant Kelly owned with her husband. The two women were instantly attracted to each other and wasted no time in declaring their feelings. They started seeing each other discreetly, taking care to keep their relationship out of the media’s eyes as a result of Kelly’s marriage to her then-husband. Melanie and Kelly eventually moved in together to a home in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.

When Did Melanie Leis Get Married to Kelly McGillis?

Melanie Leis and Kelly McGillis got married on September 15, 2010, in a civil wedding held in New Jersey. The ceremony was a very private one, with only 11 people in attendance. Ironically, Kelly’s ex-husband Fred Tillman was also present at the wedding. The union between Melanie and Kelly came as a shock to their family and friends, especially Kelly’s fans who could not believe that she was attracted to a fellow woman, having been married to two different men.

The Couple was Involved in Drug Abuse

While they were still together, Kelly had an addiction to drugs and she soon introduced Melanie into using as well. Melanie had alleged that Kelly and her ex-husbands were heavy drug users and alcoholics, and after their separation, Melanie had to go to a treatment facility to help her overcome her addictions. It seems that Melanie has remained sober for several years now.

Did Melanie Leis have any Children with Kelly McGillis?

Melanie Leis did not have any children with her ex-husband Kelly McGillis. Melanie has never revealed her stand on children and if she intends to have any in the future, but Kelly is a proud mother to the two children she had with her second husband Fred Tillman.

Are Kelly McGillis and Melanie Leis Still Married?

Kelly McGillis is no longer married to Melanie Leis. Their union came to an abrupt end one year after they exchanged marital vows. This event was a surprising one, given that the two women had been together for several years before their marriage. Neither Melanie nor Kelly revealed the reason for their divorce, but they have both remained good friends ever since.

Following their separation, both women have kept their personal life away from the media, and very little is known about any relationship they have since been in. Kelly McGillis has been married three times, but their union was the first and only marriage Melanie Leis has ever been in, and she has not revealed if she has any plans of getting married again.

What Does Kelly McGillis’ Ex-wife Do for a Living Now?

While Melanie Leis’ marriage to American actress Kelly McGillis brought her fame, she did not give up on her passions and pursuits. Melanie is a bartender, sales executive, and theatre artist. Although we could not get a detailed account of Melanie’s professional life over the years, we were able to confirm the following positions she has held:

•   Regional Sales Executive at Independence Communications Inc.
•   Business Development Strategist at Every Network Inc. May 2014-September 2015
•   Sales Manager at Vendini East Cast March 2017-January 2019
•   Strategic Accounts Director at Vendini January 2019- October 2019
•   Director of Sales; Leisure & Entertainment at PDC October 2019- July 2021

Melanie Leis’ Net Worth is $600,000

She has an estimated net worth of $600,000 which she acquired over the years while working as a bartender, sales executive, and theatre artist. It does not appear that she got any financial settlement when her marriage with Kelly McGillis ended. On the other hand, Melanie’s ex-husband Kelly is doing quite well for herself as she has amassed an impressive net worth of $4 million.

Where is Melanie Leis Now?

She currently lives in Philadelphia, USA. Having seen passed through a lot in life, Melaine is a changed person now, and she spends her time peacefully away from the hustle and bustle of life and instead enjoying nature and getting involved in charity work as often as she can.

In like manner, Melanie occasionally updates pictures of her activities on her social media pages. She is active on Instagram as @mellleis67 and on Facebook as @Melanie Leis. Melaine Leis also sometimes share photos of social causes on her social media pages as a means of raising public awareness.