Martie Allen came to the spotlight after her lesbian partner Kristy McNichol disclosed their longtime romantic relationship in 2012, which has now lasted for over thirty years. Martie worked for various television organisations as an assistant production manager and stage manager and was also featured in a few minor roles in movies, despite her early ambitions of becoming a superstar in the entertainment industry. Read below to learn more about Martie Allen.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Martie Allen |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 1st January 1960 |
| Age | 64 years (as of 2024) |
| Place of birth | United States of America |
| Current residence | Los Angeles, California, United States of America |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Sexuality | Lesbian |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Weight in pounds | 154 |
| Height in centimetres | 163 |
| Marital status | Married |
| Partner | Kristy McNichol |
| Children | 0 |
| Profession | Former actress |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
Who is Martie Allen?
Martie Allen is a teacher and former television personality; she has made several movie appearances as a supporting actress. After quitting acting due to several unfruitful attempts, she served in public organizations for several years without gaining any recognition, as she remained in obscurity. She only became famous when her relationship with her celebrity lesbian partner, Kristy McNichol, was disclosed to the public and became a matter of interest to many.
Kristy McNichol is a former Hollywood actress and singer; she shocked her fans and the public in 2012 when she revealed that she had been a lesbian for several years and that Martie Allen had been her longtime partner. Prior to the time she created public awareness in 2012, she had long been in a romantic relationship with Martie, but the duo couldn’t make it public because they were scared of the discrimination and resentment they would receive from the public. However, the then United States President Barack Obama, after giving the liberty to indulge in same-sex relationships, the couple decided to make theirs public and also became a crusader for the LGBT community.
Martie Allen’s Early Life and Career
Information about Martie Allen’s early life seems scarce, as she has rarely talked about her childhood or revealed anything about her parents and siblings. Her interest as a young child was in acting, which prompted her to make several attempts in Nollywood, but she was only featured in minor roles, perhaps due to inadequate flairs and talent in acting. She also envisaged becoming a prolific television personality but couldn’t achieve that aim; she worked behind the scenes as a production assistant or stage manager for various television organisations.
Her career as a television personality didn’t yield tangible fruit, as she did not appear in any significant or memorable TV shows or movies until her retirement. A few notable television shows and movies she worked on include The Love Boat (1977–1987), in which Martie Allen worked as a production assistant for some of the show episodes. She also worked on The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986–2011), A talk show hosted by Oprah Winfrey that features interviews with celebrities, experts, and ordinary people on various topics. Here, Martie Allen worked as a stage manager for some episodes of the show. The last place Martie Allen worked as a stage manager for some episodes of the show before retirement was The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003-till retirement), A talk show hosted by Ellen DeGeneres that features comedy, music, games, and interviews with celebrities and public figures.
Who is Martie Allen’s partner (Kristy McNichol)?
Martie Allen has made it explicit to the public that she is a lesbian. Her partner is Christina Ann McNichol, popularly known as Kristy McNichol. She is a former American actress known for her role as “Buddy” in the Spelling/Goldberg hit TV series Family (1976), for which she won two Emmy awards and was nominated for a Golden Globe. Allen and McNichol first met in the late 1980s and fell in love. They have reportedly been together for over three decades and have maintained a low-profile relationship; in fact, nothing was known about them until 2012, when the LGBT movement began to gain momentum; they declared their relationship public and saddled themselves with the responsibility to encourage and support people within the community with every form of help they would need as they often face discrimination from people who do not support wokeness. They live in Los Angeles, California, with their two dogs, as they are both pet lovers.
Martie Allen’s Net Worth
There is no clear statement about Martie Allen’s actual net worth, but it is estimated to be around $1 million as of 2024. Her well-known source of income is her roles as assistant production manager and stage manager in various television organizations.
