Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Joan Kelley Walker is a Canadian writer, fashion designer, reporter-host, philanthropist & reality TV star. A small-town girl at heart, she is often praised for her elegance and modesty.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Joan had very humble beginnings and was raised in the small town of Wilcox, Saskatchewan, where she learned the value of hard work, the spirit of community, and the importance of giving back to those in need.
- In 2000, Walker married the CEO of Magna International, Don Walker.
- Joan raises two children and two stepchildren with her husband.
Writing & Reporting Career :
- When Joan was growing up in Saskatchewan, she fell in love with storytelling and reading and made the decision at a young age to pursue a career in media.
- Throughout her career, she has worked as a voice-over artist, writer, journalist, red carpet reporter, broadcaster, producer and television host. She has worked both in Canada and in the USA.
- While working as a reporter on the red carpet, Walker named Drew Barrymore, Julianne Moore and Jennifer Aniston as some of the coolest people she has ever met and interviewed.
- She noted how professional bigger stars are compared to less famous celebrities.
Joan Kelley Walker Net Worth and Salary : Reality TV
- Joan gained prominence with TV audiences as one of the cast members of The Real Housewives of Toronto.
- Joan has talked openly about how supportive her husband was when she decided to take part in the series.
Charity Work and Contribution :
- A storyteller at heart, Joan has always been drawn to communicating stories that are important to her cause.
- This has transformed into a love and passion for philanthropy. More than just simple checks and appearances at charity events, Walker is hands-on with her charity work.
- Joan teamed up with her husband, Don, to create the Cambodian ‘Starting Strong’ Program, which helps out women during pregnancy in addition to helping them monitor the health of their babies and keep tabs on their nutrition for 1000 days after giving birth.
- For her charitable efforts, Walker was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal; the Mother Teresa Award from Athol Murray College of Notre Dame for her work on behalf of women and children in Mozambique; and World Vision’s top honour of Power of Generosity award in the category of Heroes for Children.
Fashion Collection & Philanthropy :
- A noted fashionista and trendsetter, in 2018, Joan launched her signature fashion line, the Joan Kelley Walker Collection. Joan believed that women across Canada should have access to fun and fashionable clothing that is both elegant and affordable.
- The Joan Kelley Walker collection is offered exclusively at Walmart Canada online and comes in chic designs that encourage women to dress them up or down and are versatile enough to be worn for all occasions, from work to dining out to hanging with friends and family.
- Keeping true to her philanthropic roots, the Joan Kelley Walker collection has a charitable component. With each purchase of the Joan Walker Kelley collection, Joan Kelley Walker makes a donation to the Breakfast Club of Canada. Breakfast Club of Canada is a national charitable organization that provides breakfast to more than 230,000 children in over 1650 schools throughout Canada every day.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Outside of charity and work, Walker loves to be social and interact with people.
- She has stated several times how much she enjoys a good party and admitted that one of her Christmas parties had a total of about 300 guests.
- She considers interviewing Al Pacino one of the most memorable moments of her career.
Fantastic and koodos to you Joan Kelly Walker. Great work you and your husband are doing. Best wishes Daryl. From Ray Wickens and Associates. Along time ago.
Joan you are absolutely beautiful. Upon reading how you offer your designs at Walmart is lovely. Providing breakfast to children warms my heart. Perhaps someone from your group of friends would like to donate to Crohn’s disease foundation of Canada I recently had to stop my career to care for my husband and daughter with this horrific disease. It has caused many isssues financially, personal, etc……