Coleman Laffoon, often called Coley Laffoon, is an American real estate broker and the former husband of actress Anne Heche. He first worked behind the camera. He later moved into Los Angeles real estate and became the father of Homer Heche Laffoon. Today, he works with his wife, Alexi, through The Laffoon Group at Compass.
In this article, you’ll learn how Coleman met Anne Heche, why their marriage drew public attention, and how their son Homer shaped his life. You’ll also see how he built a second career in real estate, where he is now, and what he said after Anne’s death.
Before Real Estate Came a Life Behind the Camera
Coleman did not start his career selling homes.
He worked as a cameraman and spent time around film and TV work. That job is also what brought him into Anne Heche’s life.
The Los Angeles Times reported that Heche hired him in 2000 to film a documentary about Ellen DeGeneres. Heche and DeGeneres had just ended their high-profile relationship.
Coleman and Anne began dating soon after.
The link is important because later biography pages often make his early career sound larger than it was. He was not a major actor or Hollywood star. His work was mainly behind the camera.
Meeting Anne Heche
Anne was already famous when Coleman entered her life.
She had appeared in films such as Donnie Brasco, Volcano, Six Days, Seven Nights, and Wag the Dog. Her relationship with Ellen DeGeneres had also kept her in the news.
Coleman offered a very different kind of life.
In a 2004 Los Angeles Times profile, Anne described him as calm. She said she liked the way he enjoyed life. She also spoke warmly about his role as a father.
Their relationship moved quickly.
Marriage and the Birth of Homer
Coleman and Anne married in September 2001.
Their son, Homer, was born in March 2002.
The family soon became a major part of Anne’s life away from acting. In the 2004 Los Angeles Times profile, she said Coleman had stepped away from his job to stay home with Homer.
She called him a stay-at-home dad.
That detail gives a better view of Coleman than many short celebrity profiles do. For a time, parenting was his main job.
He spent long hours with Homer while Anne worked in film, TV, and theater.
The Marriage Begins to Break Down
By 2007, the marriage was ending.
The Los Angeles Times reported that the couple had separated and were selling their Hancock Park home. Their divorce became public and at times bitter.
Coleman filed for divorce in 2007.
The split included fights over money, property, and custody. Both sides made claims about the other.
Those court fights became part of the public record. They did not define the rest of Coleman’s life.
The divorce was finalized in 2009.
Life as Homer’s Father
Homer remained the most important link between Coleman and Anne after the divorce.
They shared parenting duties while Homer grew up.
Coleman kept a lower public profile than Anne. His name returned to the news from time to time because of family events or court stories.
Years later, when Anne died, Coleman’s first public concern was their son.
That moment showed how central fatherhood had remained in his life.
A New Career in Real Estate
Coleman changed direction while his marriage was ending.
California Department of Real Estate records list Coleman Laffoon under license number 01836162. His license remains active, with an expiration date in 2027.
He began working in home sales in Los Angeles.
Over time, that became his main career.
Today, Compass lists him as part of The Laffoon Group. The team works with buyers and sellers across Los Angeles. It has handled homes at many price points.
This was not a short side job.
The group says Coleman and Alexi have worked with clients since 2007. Their work includes buying, selling, remodeling, and investing. They also help families choose homes and neighborhoods.
Working With Alexi Laffoon
Coleman later married Alexi Laffoon.
The two now work together in real estate.
Compass describes The Laffoon Group as a family-based team. Coleman works in home sales. Alexi works with buyers, sellers, and families who need more space or a new school area.
Their work has a practical focus.
They deal with listings, offers, repairs, contractors, and design choices. They also help clients handle the stress that can come with a move.
Their business reflects their family life too. The Compass profile talks often about schools, children, and the needs of growing families.
A Blended Family
Coleman’s family today is larger than the one he had during his marriage to Anne.
Homer is still part of that family.
Coleman and Alexi also have younger children together.
Their professional page has long presented the home as a blended family. Homer is included beside the younger children.
That detail matters. Homer was not pushed into a separate chapter after Coleman remarried.
He remained part of the family Coleman and Alexi built.
Anne Heche’s Death in 2022
Anne Heche died in August 2022 after a car crash in Los Angeles.
She was 53.
Her death brought Coleman back into public view because of Homer.
Soon after Anne died, Coleman shared a video about her and their son.
He said he loved Anne and would always miss her. He also said Homer was grieving but had family around him.
The message was short and personal.
It did not erase the hard years of their divorce. It showed that the end of a marriage had not erased every good memory.
Supporting Homer After His Mother’s Death
Coleman also made clear that Homer would not face the loss alone.
He said their son had support and would be okay.
Homer later became the administrator of Anne’s estate.
That role has kept Homer’s name in court news through 2026. The estate is still working through debts and claims.
Those matters belong to Homer’s role as administrator.
Coleman is not the person running Anne’s estate.
That difference is useful because some online stories blur the two men together when they cover later legal news.
Coleman Laffoon’s Real Estate Work Today
Coleman is still active in real estate in 2026.
California’s Department of Real Estate lists his license as current.
Compass also lists him as an active agent with The Laffoon Group.
The team’s sales history includes homes in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, South Pasadena, and other parts of Los Angeles.
Some past deals have reached several million dollars.
That gives a clear answer to one of the main questions people ask about him today.
He did not stay in film work.
Real estate became his long-term career.
Is Coleman Laffoon an Actor?
Coleman is not best described as an actor.
Some databases attach acting or TV credits to his name. His known career path is much clearer behind the camera and in real estate.
He worked as a cameraman when he met Anne.
He later became a licensed real estate agent.
That is the work that has lasted.
Coleman Laffoon’s Net Worth
Coleman’s personal net worth is not public.
Many websites give numbers that range from about $1 million to several million dollars.
Those estimates do not come with a clear financial record.
His real estate work is public. His license is public. His team’s sales are public.
His bank balance is not.
A precise net worth figure would be a guess.
Where Coleman Laffoon Is Now
Coleman lives and works in Los Angeles.
His life today is centered on family and real estate.
He works with Alexi at Compass and remains close to Homer.
He is not a regular TV personality. He also does not spend much time giving interviews about his years with Anne.
Most recent public information about him comes from his real estate work, family posts, and stories involving Homer.
That is a very different life from the years when his marriage was covered by entertainment news.
What Changed After Hollywood
Coleman’s story has two clear chapters.
The first was tied to film work, Anne Heche, and a marriage that played out in public.
The second has been quieter.
He built a career in real estate. He remarried. He raised a blended family. He stayed close to Homer through adulthood and through the loss of Anne.
That shift is the main reason his story still holds interest.
He did not turn a famous marriage into a long celebrity career.
He moved on and built a different kind of life.
A Career and Family Life Beyond Anne Heche
Coleman Laffoon is still linked to Anne Heche because they shared a marriage and a son.
That link will always be part of his story.
It is not the whole story.
He worked behind the camera before becoming a father. He later moved into real estate and built a long career in Los Angeles. His current work with Alexi is easy to trace through Compass and state licensing records.
The hardest chapter came in 2022, when Anne died and Homer lost his mother.
Coleman’s response was not about old fights. It was about grief, love, and making sure their son had support.
Today, his life is built around family, real estate, and a much lower public profile than the one he had during his marriage to Anne.
Read next: For another story about a spouse who built a real career behind a famous entertainment name, read our profile of Naomi Yomtov.
