Alexis Maas: Where Is Johnny Carson’s Wife Now?

Alexis Maas was the wife of the late Johnny Carson. Alexis’ husband Johnny who was a TV host, comedian, writer, and producer served as the host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992). He was the recipient of six Primetime Emmy Awards, the Television Academy’s 1980 Governor’s Award, and a 1985 Peabody Award.

Alexis Maas: Bio Summary

Who Is Johnny Carson’s Wife, Alexis Maas?

Alexis Maas was born on July 15th, 1952, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. According to her date of birth, she is 71 years old as of 2023. The identity and details of her mother and father are unavailable. She may have brothers and sisters but they are not in the spotlight which is why nothing is known about them.

Alexis Maas has not shared information about her early life and family background, probably because she is trying to avoid the scrutiny of the media. The names of the high schools or colleges she studied at are unknown. Publicly available information has it that, Alexis was a stock brokerage employee.

Alexis Maas married John William Carson commonly known as Johnny Carson and eventually became his widow. When it comes to Johnny’s love life, the names of several women pop up. Before Alexis came into the picture, her husband Johnny was married to three different women and had three children, all sons.

Johnny Carson married his first wife Jody Morrill Wolcott on October 1, 1949, but their marriage ended in a divorce which was finalized on May 25, 1963. It was from this marriage that Johnny became a father. He and his first wife Jody had three sons, Christopher (Kit) Carson, Richard (Ricky) Carson, and Cory Carson.

Johnny was also married to Joanne Copeland. He and Joanne’s marriage was from August 17, 1963, to June 21, 1972. He then married former model Joanna Holland on September 30, 1972. Joanna filed for divorce on March 8, 1983. The divorce was finalized in 1985. It was after his third divorce that he found love again after meeting Alexis Maas.

If Johnny had given up on marriage after his three failed marriages, probably he would passed away without enjoying the love that his fourth and last wife Alexis Maas gave him during their marriage which was his longest. Alexis and Johnny got married on June 20, 1987. They were together for some time before agreeing to spend the rest of their lives together.

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Following their wedding, the then-newlyweds traveled to the Mediterranean for their honeymoon. Alexis and Johnny didn’t have any children together but they enjoyed a blissful married life. Although Johnny was several years older than Alexis, their huge age gap did not come in the way of their love. Alexis was a very supportive and devoted wife.

Unlike Johnny’s previous marriages, he and Alexis remained married until he passed away. Alexis Maas has not been romantically linked with any man apart from her husband Johnny Carson. Her marriage to Johnny was her first. It is assumed that Alexis Maas was the love of Johnny’s life. In 2012, Alexis appeared in the documentary film ‘Johnny Carson: King of Late Night’, about the life of her husband Johnny Carson.

Alexis Maas Became A Widow In 2005

Alexis Maas has lost her husband Johnny Carson. Before Johnny passed away, he suffered a severe heart attack on March 19, 1999, at his home in Malibu, California, and was hospitalized. He underwent quadruple bypass surgery. It’s no secret that Johnny was a heavy smoker. Even in the early days of his tenure on The Tonight Show, he often smoked on-camera.

Johnny’s brother Dick Carson said of his last conversation with his brother: “In our last conversation he kept saying, ‘Those damn cigarettes, those damn cigarettes’”. Alexis Maas’ husband Johnny died at age 79 on January 23, 2005, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles of respiratory failure arising from emphysema.

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Johnny Carson’s death did not only end his marriage to his beloved wife Alexis but it also made her a widow. Johnny was cremated and the ashes were given to Alexis. There was no public memorial service.

Where Is Johnny Carson’s Wife Now?

Alexis Maas has avoided the spotlight. She may be living somewhere in the United States. When her husband was alive, she used to accompany him to public functions. Currently, she hasn’t appeared at public events. After the death of her famous husband Johnny Carson, it is unknown if Alexis has remarried or not. As of 2023, she is still alive but prefers to live a low-key life.