Rebecca Soteros is an American retired school teacher and philanthropist. However, she is famous as the ex-girlfriend of the late Paul Walker. Walker was an American actor who became famous for his role as Brian O’Conner in the “Fast and Furious” franchise.
According to reports, Soteros and Walker dated before the late actor rose to fame, leading to the birth of their daughter, Meadow Walker. Despite being the mother of the late actor’s only child, Rebecca Soteros lives a quiet life and stays away from the limelight.
Consequently, she never received much public attention like Walker’s other partners or their daughter. However, Meadow’s wedding in 2021, eight years after her father’s tragic death, has left many unanswered questions about Rebecca Soteros in the minds of many.
Here’s everything we know.
Who Is Rebecca Soteros?
Paul Walker’s ex-girlfriend, Rebecca Soteros, was born in Hawaii to her parents, Mark and Julie Ann Soteros. While her father is a successful businessman, her mother is a homemaker. According to reports, Soteros grew up in a happy home with her parents alongside her younger brother, Joshua Soteros.
As a kid, Rebecca Soteros attended Village Christian Elementary School. After completing her elementary education, she enrolled at the Village Christian School in California, where she completed her high school education. Afterward, she pursued further education at an unknown University and earned a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education.
How Old Is Rebecca Soteros?
While some reports suggest Rebecca Soteros was born in March 1974, others suggest she was born in November 1974. Consequently, her exact birth date is unknown. However, the late actor’s ex-girlfriend is 49 years old.
What Does Soteros Do for a Living?
Although it is unknown what Rebecca Soteros does, she is a former teacher. After completing her university education, Paul Walker’s former girlfriend started her career as a teacher in Hawaii. She worked as a teacher for some time before meeting Walker. However, after getting pregnant, she relocated to California to live with her boyfriend, thus leaving her job.
After giving birth to Meadow Walker and breaking up with the talented actor, Rebecca Soteros moved back to Hawaii and continued with her teaching profession. According to reports, she was active in her career until 2013, when her ex-boyfriend died in a ghastly road accident.
After the death of Paul Walker, Soteros moved to California to offer emotional support to their daughter. Although reports suggest she left her teaching job and works as a service woman in a privately-owned firm in California, USA, these reports remain unconfirmed.
Rebecca Soteros and Paul Walker Relationship: What Happened?
Although the “Fast and Furious” actor and his former girlfriend met several years before he shot to fame, they had a short-lived relationship. Rebecca Soteros and Paul Walker met in California in early 1998 when the late actor was still relatively unknown and started dating immediately. At the time, Walker was 25 years old and had just started his acting career. Hence, details about their relationship elude the media.
In addition, it’s unclear what caused the former couple to split up or when their relationship ended. However, they never married. Some say they parted sometime in late 1999 because of their countless arguments over Soteros’ drinking problems. On the other hand, others claim that Walker refused to marry Soteros because he thought he was not mature enough.
In a 2013 interview before his tragic death, Walker admitted to not being a husband material enough to marry Rebecca Soteros. In addition, the “Fast and Furious” star confessed to not being faithful to her. However, after their break-up, Walker reportedly started dating Jasmine Gosnell, who was sixteen when they first started dating.
Was Paul Walker’s Baby Mama at Her Daughter’s Wedding?
No, she wasn’t. Soteros’ daughter, Meadow, exchanged vows with her fiancé Louis Thornton-Allan in a gorgeous beachside ceremony held in the Dominican Republic in October 2021. The wedding was intimate, with friends and co-stars of her late father in attendance. Notably, her godfather, Walker’s “Fast & Furious” co-star Vin Diesel, walked the adorable celebrity child down the aisle.
However, Rebecca Soteros was absent and has kept a low profile. Almost ten years since her father’s death, Meadow Walker has grown up to be gorgeous. In addition, she is now making a name for herself as a fashion model, having made her runway debut at the Paris and New York Fashion Weeks in 2021.
Where Is Rebecca Soteros Now?
After Paul Walker’s death, Rebecca Soteros moved back to California to be with her daughter. However, before the actor’s demise, he named his mother Meadow’s guardian. This arrangement didn’t sit well with Soteros, leading to a custody battle between her and Cheryl Walker.
Finally, the two reached an agreement that prompted Soteros to go to rehab to gain her daughter’s custody. According to reports, she works as a servicewoman for a private company.
In addition, Soteros helps her daughter run the Paul Walker Foundation, founded in 2015. The foundation supports research and charities to help achieve the late actor’s philanthropic dreams.
While some celebrity ex-girlfriends have a penchant for basking in the spotlight of their former partners, Rebecca Soteros is proof that others prefer their privacy over fame. Another celebrity baby mama who has gained media attention despite keeping a low profile is NBA star Jayson Tatum’s baby mama, Toriah Lachell.