American model and actress, Sondra Theodore is a proud mother of two children – a son named Taylor Manzella, and a daughter named Katie Manzella. The Playboy magazine’s July 1977 issue Playmate of the Month had her two children with her ex-husband and Playboy manager, Ray Manzella.

The 67-year-old’s status as one of the biggest sex symbols of the 1970s was cemented by the July 1977 accolade she received from Playboy magazine, and given that she was just over 20 years old at the time, her time on that elevated platform appeared long-lasting.

However, just about eight years later, she shocked the inhabitants of the infamous Playboy Mansion, where she was a resident at the time, to get married and have children. Years later, the two children the model had with her ex-husband are her source of pride and joy, a fact that Sondra has reiterated on several occasions. Armed with the knowledge of the pride she derives from being called the mother of Taylor and Katie Manzella, we invite our readers to meet Sondra Theodore’s now-adult children.

Sondra Theodore Had Her Children With Playboy Manager Ray Manzella

When Sondra Theodore left the Playboy mansion, she pitched her tent with Ray Manzella, a friend of the late Playboy Magazine founder, Hugh Hefner. At the time, Manzella was also managing other Playboy stars as well such as Pamela Anderson and Jenny McCarthy.

The former married couple dated briefly before exchanging marital vows in 1985. Their wedding, including the ceremony itself, and the reception, was hosted at the Playboy Mansion, and the former couple also received a $25k wedding gift from the man affectionately called Hef.

When the dust of the festivities settled, Sondra settled down to married life with Manzella. Her new life was a far cry from what she experienced as a Playmate, but she didn’t mind at all. In the beginning, it was just Theodore and her now ex-husband, but the kids came soon after.

Although their marriage lasted for just over a decade, Theodore had her first child with Ray Manzella just about a couple of years after their wedding. The child, in this case, a son named Taylor Manzella, arrived in 1987. Just about a year later in 1988, Taylor became a big brother to a little sister who was named Katie Manzella by Sondra and her then-husband.

Both of Sondra Theodore’s children were born over 30 years ago, and have since become responsible adults. Here is what we know about them, their relationship with the actress and her ex-husband, how they earn a living, and certain known aspects of their personal life.

Sondra Theodore’s Oldest Child, Taylor Manzella, Is Over 36 Years Old Now

For most surviving members of the older generation, it only feels like yesterday when Sondra Theodore welcomed her first child and only son Taylor John Manzella into the world. In reality, though, it’s been over three decades since the celebrity son was born in the Pacific Palisades, California, on February 27, 1987. He is currently 36 years old and even has a family of his own.

Before we get into that aspect of his personal life, it’s important to address other aspects of his identity including the fact that he is an American citizen and was born under the zodiac sign of Pisces.

Taylor Manzella’s Father Is A Manager and A Film Producer

Born Raymond Manzella in San Fernando Valley, California, United States, on February 24, 1948, Taylor’s dad is a renowned Hollywood manager and film producer. While not much is known about members of his birth family including his parents and siblings, the talent manager has worked with several Hollywood stars such as Kim Alexis, Suzanne Somers, Jenny McCarthy, Pamela Anderson, and Vanna White, amongst others.

Taylor’s father’s professional career identity remains solidified as a Hollywood big shot but few people are aware of the fact that his career began as a salesperson in finance. After working his way into the Playboy mansion, he struck up a friendship with the late Hugh Hefner, and that paved the way for him to begin working with stars such as the aforementioned caliber.

He eventually started his own management company Manzella Entertainment LLC in January 1985, the same year, he met and eventually married Taylor’s mother. Taylor’s parents got married on November 2, 1985, a year after his father had ended his marriage to his second wife, Robin Mattson, whom he had married on May 27, 1978.

Before Mattson, Ray Manzella was married to Bonnie Lutz for about eight years from September 3, 1966, to 1974. Given that his father’s first marriage had also lasted less than a decade, Taylor Manzella’s father’s marriage to his mother Sondra Theodore remains the movie producer’s longest marriage to date, during which time they had Taylor and his younger sister, Katie.

Taylor Manzella Has A Good Relationship With His Mother

Ray Manzella was not much of a father to his son, Taylor, during the 11 years he was married to Sondra in large part due to his career commitments. However, in the years that followed the dissolution of his marriage to Sondra Theodore, we have yet to uncover the full extent of his contributions to the upbringing and well-being of Taylor, and his younger sister, Katie.

On the other hand, Taylor’s mom was everything a child could ask of and more. Recall that she ultimately left the Playboy mansion to be a wife and a mother, and while her commitment to her wifely responsibilities was scuppered by her ex-husband’s philandering ways and eventual divorce, she was determined to make the most of her motherly responsibilities.

The caring and loving relationship, seen and unseen, between mother and son indicate that she has done a good job.

Taylor Manzella Is A Real Estate Agent In California

Details of the early years of Taylor Monzella’s formal educational background are unknown at present but several reliable sources confirm that he is a graduate of Business Administration after attending the University of Phoenix. Currently, he allegedly works as a real estate agent in California but not much is known about his work in that regard.

Sondra Theodore’s First Son Is Married

During the 2020 Pandemic year, Taylor Manzella tied the proverbial knot with his long-time girlfriend, Mary. Not much is known about how or when they met or even when they got married but we can confirm from his mother’s Instagram page that the wedding took place during the Pandemic year.

While expressing her joy over her son’s nuptials, Sondra also took the time to extoll the many qualities he has exhibited in the past, as well as telling both him and his wife to be good to each other, a gesture that was greatly applauded by virtually everyone who saw the post.

But for the fact that he is related to celebrity parents in the form of Ray Manzella and Sondra Theodore, Taylor Manzella would probably be just one of many real estate agents living in California. His celebrity status, notwithstanding, the 36-year-old real estate agent has managed to keep other relevant aspects of his life well hidden.

Beyond her first name, there is not enough information on the identity of the woman he married. So far too, we have no way of knowing if the marriage has been blessed with children. Our best guess on the matter though is that they are not yet parents as given how close to her children she is, Sondra would have let the world know as soon as any kid was born.