Quick Facts of Chandra Janway

  • Full NameChandra Janway
  • Net Worth$120 million
  • Date of Birth16 July, 1978
  • Nickname Chandra
  • Marital Status Married
  • BirthplaceOkhlohama
  • Ethnicity White-American
  • Religion Christianity
  • ProfessionFormer Model
  • Nationality American
  • Active Year1998-2002
  • Eye colour Grey
  • Hair colour Brown
  • BuildSlim
  • SpouseJimie Johnson
  • Height5 ft 11 inch
  • EducationUniversity of Oklohama
  • Online PresenceInstagram
  • Children2
  • Horoscope Cancer
Chandra Janway

Today we will be talking about stars who gained fame because of sharing a relationship with a popular name. She is none other than Chandra Janway. She rose to stardom after marrying seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Champion, Jimmie Johnson.

It’s the first time that she gets the spotlight as she used to be a model for the modeling agency Wilhelmina. Would you like to know more about Janway’s net worth, early life, and personal details? if so then read this whole article.

Life before fame

Chandra Janway was born on July 16, 1978, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She is a daughter of Jack Janway and Lynn Janway. Chandra has three siblings Jordan Janway, Marianne Janway, and Caleb Janway. She grew in Muskogee alongside her siblings.

In addition, Chandra completed her graduation from the University of Oklahoma where she studied business communication in 2000.

Married to Jimmie Johnson

Chandra married  American Stock car racer, Jimmie Johnson.  She met seven-time NASCAR champion, Jimmie, in 2002 through Jeff Gordon. Her husband, Jeff is also a former professional Stock racer just like Jimmie.  The couple started dating each other after a week of their first meet.

Chandra Janway and her husband Jimmie Johnson on their wedding
Chandra Janway with her husband at their wedding, Picture Source: retto club

Nevertheless, after getting to know each other for sometime Chandra and Jimmie got engaged in 2003 during a ski trip. They got married on December 11th, 2004 in St. Bart’s in a Christian ceremony among the close ones.

A dream Proposal

Since we already know the fact that Chandra made a highlight after she exchanged her vows with Jimmie. The couple has a interesting love story from their first meeting and the way Jimmie proposed her is a dream of every girl. He took the proposal to next level where he took Chanda to a snowboarding trip in the Colorado mountains where he kneeled and asked her to marry him in 2003.

Jimmie Johson proposed Chandra at snowboarding trip in the Colorado mountains
Jimmie Johson proposed Chandra at snowboarding trip in the Colorado mountains, Photo Credit: heavy.com

Eventually, the former model accepted his proposal and they took their relationship to the next level by getting married. The whole moment was captured by Jimmie in his camera.

Blessed with two Kids

Chandra and Jimmie are blessed with two beautiful daughters. They welcomed their first child, a daughter Genevieve Johnson in 2010. Her nickname is Evie. She was born healthy weighing 6 pounds and 8 ounces.

Chandra and her husband Jimmie with their daughters,
Chandra with her husband and children, Photo Source: Pinterest.com

In addition after three years of their first daughter’s birth, the couple welcomed their second daughter Lynda Johnson. Just like her sister she was also born healthy weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces in 2013. As of now both of their daughters are healthy and living their life with parents.

Career and Foundation

Chandra is a former model and actress who portrayed her role in the movie Devil’s Canyon. She played the role of Jeena in 2007.

Although she has already quit her profession as a model, she is currently, managing her husband’s foundation Jimmy Johnson Foundation.

What’s Her Net Worth?

Chandra Janway might have earned a great fortune from her career as a model. However, the exact figure of her net worth and salary is still under review. In addition, she also manages her husband’s foundation and receives quite a good amount of money. Her husband Jimmie Johnson has a net worth of $120 million as of 2019.

Jimmie earned $16.2 million as a salary in 2014 and received over $6.5 million from different endorsement deals. He is considered as the most popular and successful car racer in the world today alongside Ashley Busch husband Kurt Busch.