Carmen Jane Plant is an English belly dancer who is more famously known as Robert Plant’s daughter. Carmen’s father, Robert is the lead vocalist of the famous rock band, Led Zeppelin. She is the only daughter of Robert and Maureen Wilson.
Carmen Jane Plant Quick Facts
Full name: Carmen Jane Plant
Date of birth: November 21, 1968
Age: 55 years old (as of 2023)
Place of Birth: Birmingham, England
Nationality: British
Ethnicity: White
Sexuality: Straight
Parents: Robert Plant (father) and Maureen Wilson (Mother)
Marital Status: Married
Husband’s name: Stephen Charles Jones
Children: 3
Early Life & Education
Carmen Jane Plant was born on November 21, 1968, in Birmingham, England, to musician Robert Anthony Plant and his wife, Maureen Plant Wilson.
She was the eldest of three children, with two brothers- Karac Pendragon and Logan Romero Planet. Sadly, Karac passed away in 1977 at the age of 5.
Carmen was brought up primarily by her mother, as her father, an international musician, was constantly traveling for shows. In August 1983, when she was 14, her parents split.
She also has a half-brother named Jesse Lee Plant, the son of Carmen’s aunt and Robert Plant. At the age of seven, Carmen was a student of Elm-field Rudolf Steiner which is situated in Stourbridge, West Midlands.
On 4 August 1975, Jane and her parents were unfortunate enough to be caught in a car crash on the Greek isle of Rhodes. The car lost control and smashed into a tree, leaving the family with various injuries.
Career
Carmen Plant’s debut vocal performance was a giggle in the background of her dad’s song, The Ocean, penned in 1972. The lyrics even commemorate her with a special line! However, she didn’t follow in her father’s footsteps musically, instead, she opted for the art of dance.
Carmen Jane Plant is an elegant ballet dancer and instructor. She made a big splash with her performance of The Serpent Layer at the Exeter Corn Exchange on 13 May 2018.
This spectacle had the media buzzing due to its incorporation of traditional dance movements from around the globe.
Carmen honed her belly-dancing skills under the tutelage of Serena Ramzy, the wife of Hossam Ramzy, who was part of the No Quarter Middle Eastern orchestra, put together by Page and Plant.
Her dancing has been featured in renowned events such as the Rivermead Womad Music Festival, Glastonbury Festival, and the Babylon Arabic Ensemble.
In addition to performing at the Club Cairo, she has also taken part in various live music and dance events, as well as live performances that showcase African Trance, Middle Eastern Culture, and martial arts.
Personal Life
Carmen Jane Plant and Stephen Charles Jones have been together since the early 90s. The specifics of their initial encounter remain unknown, but their shared interest in music may have been the catalyst for their union. Stephen used to play as the bassist for her father, Robert Plant.
It has been reported that their wedding took place on 8th May 1991 at St. Peter’s Church. The reception that followed was held at her father’s farm in Kidderminster and was attended by many famous individuals including musicians and dancers.
It has been more than 20 years since then and they are still a strong couple. They have also had three children together, the oldest being Sunny Plant-Jones, with two boys and an adopted daughter coming after.
Net Worth
Though Carmen has kept her income private, her estimated net worth is around $5 million. Her success in the entertainment industry, as well as her career as a ballet dancer and teacher, has enabled her to remain in the public eye.
Her father, Robert Plant, has an estimated net worth of $200 million, which isn’t surprising considering his lengthy musical career of more than five decades.
