Mary Lou Retton: life, family, and ex-husband after divorce
9 july 2025 в 22:13
Mary Lou Retton’s life has long been in the spotlight, starting with her victory at the 1984 Olympics and ending with her participation in the show «Dancing with the Stars». But in addition to her fame in gymnastics, Retton, 57, also had a long marriage with former college quarterback Shannon Kelly, 54. Although the couple eventually separated after nearly three decades together, their relationship — and family — remain an important part of her life.
Learn more about Mary Lou, her ex-husband, and their family below.
Retton is a former American gymnast who became famous at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. At just 16 years old, she became the first American woman to win a gold medal in the all-around competition, famously scoring a perfect 10 on the vault. She went on to win five Olympic medals and became a cultural icon known as «America's Sweetheart».
Currently, Retton is not married. She was previously married to former Texas Longhorns quarterback Kelly; the couple married in 1990 and divorced in 2018 after 27 years of marriage. Retton announced the couple’s divorce while participating in «Dancing with the Stars» in October 2018.
Retton and Kelly have four daughters: Shayla, McKenna, Skyla, and Emma.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Retton’s net worth is estimated to be $ 1 million by 2025.
Retton continues to use supplemental oxygen due to permanent lung damage from a life-threatening pneumonia in October 2023. Retton shared an update on her recovery in January 2024 on the «Today» show.
A video of her arrest for driving under the influence in May 2025, published by Entertainment Tonight, shows her apparently using oxygen during a sobriety test, highlighting her ongoing breathing issues
Learn more about Mary Lou, her ex-husband, and their family below.
Retton is a former American gymnast who became famous at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. At just 16 years old, she became the first American woman to win a gold medal in the all-around competition, famously scoring a perfect 10 on the vault. She went on to win five Olympic medals and became a cultural icon known as «America's Sweetheart».
Currently, Retton is not married. She was previously married to former Texas Longhorns quarterback Kelly; the couple married in 1990 and divorced in 2018 after 27 years of marriage. Retton announced the couple’s divorce while participating in «Dancing with the Stars» in October 2018.
Retton and Kelly have four daughters: Shayla, McKenna, Skyla, and Emma.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Retton’s net worth is estimated to be $ 1 million by 2025.
Retton continues to use supplemental oxygen due to permanent lung damage from a life-threatening pneumonia in October 2023. Retton shared an update on her recovery in January 2024 on the «Today» show.
A video of her arrest for driving under the influence in May 2025, published by Entertainment Tonight, shows her apparently using oxygen during a sobriety test, highlighting her ongoing breathing issues
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