As a comedian, Dave Chapelle has risen to become one of the most well-known names in his field - mostly due to his Comedy Central sketch series, Chapelle's Show.Throughout his controversial career, he has always had the backing of his wife of 20 years, Elaine Mendoza Erfe Chappelle.
Previously, Dave has praised the sheer dedication and support his wife has given him through thick and thin, one prime example being when he stepped down from the Chappelle's Show in 2006 after experiencing a variety of personal issues.
Speaking to Howard Stern a few years ago, Dave explained: "My wife, if it gets real bad, she’ll let me know, like, ‘Oh, you should look into this.’ But for the most part, I try not to pay attention to it because you don’t want to be careful as a comedian." He added: "I try to keep my business small enough so it can still be authentic enough." Here's a look into Dave Chapelle's long and colourful relationship with Elaine Mendoza Erfe Chappelle, and all the ups and downs they have experienced together...
Who is Elaine and how did she meet Dave? Elaine was born to Filipino parents in 1974 , making her one year younger than the comedian.
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