Jennifer Newman: What You Didn't Know About Grant Imahara's Fiancée
Grant Imahara, perhaps best known for hosting MythBusters and Netflix's White Rabbit Project, passed away on July 13, 2020, following a brain aneurysm, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 49. While he rose to fame, in part, thanks to his hosting abilities, Imahara was actually a roboticist and electrical engineer. In addition to getting screen time on MythBusters, he also did quite a bit of work behind the scenes, maneuvering robots for many Hollywood blockbusters, including a couple Matrix films and the Star Wars prequels, per THR.
Imahara worked for George Lucas' Lucasfilm for quite some time, ultimately becoming "chief model maker, specializing in animatronics," per THR. In fact, IMDb went so far as to call Imahara an "electronics wizard" thanks to his prowess. Needless to say, all of his hard work left Imahara with a considerable net worth.
While Imahara is grieved by the public and his cast and crew members, he is also poignantly remembered by his fiancée, Jennifer Newman, who took to Twitter to mourn the loss of her fiancé, writing, "I haven't found the words. I don't know if I'll be able to. I lost a part of my heart and soul today. He was so generous and kind, so endlessly sweet and so loved by his incredible friends. I feel so lucky to have known him, to have loved & been loved by him. I love you, honey."
In light of this tragic loss, here's what we know about Grant Imahara's fiancée, Jennifer Newman.
Grant Imahara and Jennifer Newman loved to dress up
Grant Imahara's fiancée, Jennifer Newman, is based in Los Angeles and boasts a very dynamic bio on her Twitter account: "Costume Designer. Wardrobe Stylist. Robot girl. Air shark pilot. Mac & cheese enthusiast." The costume designer clearly loves what she does considering the fact that her Instagram account is packed with images showcasing her work, including projects for the sci-fi comedy series Miss 2059. Newman has also designed costumes for Kenobi: A Star Wars Story and Emerson Heights, according to The Sun.
In addition to design, Newman has worked as an actress on television series like There Will Be Brawl and Batgirl: Spoiled. It's clear that Newman's love of costumes has influenced her personal life because there are countless photos of the designer and Imahara cosplaying as characters from movies and TV shows.
Imahara proposed to Newman in 2016 at Clifton's Cafeteria in Los Angeles, per TMZ. The venue was packed with 250 guests, who thought it was a surprise birthday party for Newman. According the outlet, Imahara popped the question with a 1.56 carat, vintage ring he purchased from an antique dealer in San Francisco. The estimated value of the ring? $20,000. Apparently, Newman's answer when Imahara asked her to marry him was: "F**k yea."
Our thoughts are with Imahara's loved ones during this difficult time.