Jacqueline Cruz (born in 1968) is a Dominican-born American Homemaker, Public Figure, and Sportsperson Parent from New Jersey. She is well recognized as a mother of Karl-Anthony Towns (Dominican-American professional basketball player).
He currently plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Furthermore, Karl started his career by performing college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats.
In 2015, the basketball player picked up in the 2015 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the first overall pick. In fact, he was also named NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2015–16 season.
Personal Affairs, Spouse & Children
Jacqueline Cruz tied the knot with her husband “Karl Towns Sr.” after dating him for a while. Their wedding ceremony was a private ceremony that took place in the presence of family and close friends.
But we have no information about her marriage date and venue. In addition, the couple shares three kids together. On 15 November 1995, Jacqueline gave birth to their son “Karl-Anthony Towns Jr.”.
They also welcomed two daughters named Malaika Singleton-Towns and Lachelle Towns. Their children were born in Edison, New Jersey, the USA where the family used to live. Later, they moved to Piscataway, New Jersey, USA.
The basketball player attended schools named Lake Nelson Seventh-Day Adventist School and Theodore Schor Middle School. He also coached basketball at Piscataway Technical High School.
| Quick Info & Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Real Name | Jacqueline Cruz. |
| Stage Name | Jacqueline. |
| Profession | Homemaker. |
| Famously Known as | being the mother of Karl-Anthony Towns (Dominican-American professional basketball player). |
| In the news for | she is in a medically-induced coma due to COVID-19. |
| Birthday (DOB) | 1968. |
| Age (as of 2019) | 51 years old. |
| Place of Birth | The Dominican Republic. |
| Current Residence | New Jersey, United States. |
| Nationality | |
| Religion | Christian. |
| Ethnicity | Dominican/American. |
| Gender | Female. |
| Sexuality | Straight. |
| Gay or Lesbian | No. |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father: --Mother: -- |
| Siblings | Sister: --Brother: -- |
| Education | |
| Highest Qualification | Graduate. |
| School | Local High School. |
| College | Not known. |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | Feet & Inches: 5' 6". Centimeters: 168 cm.Meters: 1.68 m. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 72 Kg.Pounds: 158 lbs. |
| Body Measurements (Breast-waist-hips) | 44-34-42. |
| Bra Size | 40B. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 8. |
| Personal Life | |
| Marital Status | Married. |
| Husband | Karl Towns Sr. |
| Children | Daughters: Malaika Singleton-Towns and Lachelle Towns.Son: Karl-Anthony Towns Jr. |
| Boyfriend | None. |
| Wealth | |
| Net worth (approx.) | $500,000 US dollars (As of 2020). |
| Likes | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Will Smith.Actress: Octavia Spencer. |
| Brands | Chanel, Gucci, Nars, Louis Vuitton, Tarte, etc. |
| Best Cuisine | Continental Cuisine. |
| Favorite Color | Red. |
| Favorite Applications | Instagram. |
| Season | Spring. |
Some Lesser Known Facts about Jacqueline Cruz
- Karl-Anthony Towns’ Mother was born to her mother and mother in 1968 in the Dominican Republic. Therefore, Jacqueline Cruz’s age is 51 years old, as of 2019. There are no details about her birthdate and birthplace on the internet.
- On March 25, 2020, her son announced on his Instagram account where he has 2.8+ million followers that Jacqueline tested positive for the coronavirus disease.
- In the Instagram video, he also told his fans that his mother is in a medically-induced coma.
- She has been connected to a ventilator due to COVID-19 from the past few days.
- Towns told that his parents both suddenly fell ill. They got check-up in the hospital where it was revealed that Jacqueline and Karl Towns Sr. are suffering from COVID-19.
- Later, Karl Sr. eventually discharged from the hospital after his treatment but Cruz’s condition got worse.
- Last week, the basketball player declared that he planned to donate $100,000 USD to the Mayo Clinic in order to test the patients suffering from coronavirus.
