However, investigative reporting in 2017 revealed that her real name is Renee Tami Goldberg, born in Poland in 1950 to Polish Jewish parents who survived the Chmielnik Ghetto and later emigrated to Israel and the U.S.
Angelyne’s fame wasn’t limited to billboards. She released music albums, appeared in films like Earth Girls Are Easy and The Frisco Kid, and built a devoted fanbase through posters, postcards, and merchandise. Rumors about her personal life—dating Madonna or Charlie Sheen—added to her aura of mystery, though few details were confirmed.
She even dabbled in politics, running for California governor in 2003 on a humorous platform emphasizing pink and blond over gray and brown. Today, Angelyne remains a cultural icon in Los Angeles, known for driving her pink Corvette and maintaining her enigmatic public persona. Her net worth is estimated at around $500,000.
Recently, Peacock released a miniseries about her life starring Emmy Rossum, but Angelyne herself plans to tell her story through her own upcoming film, Angelyne: Billboard Queen, promising to reveal more about her childhood and rise to fame.
Angelyne continues to captivate the city, proving that sometimes, fame can be built on mystery, style, and sheer self-promotion.