Rebecca Soteros, born in California in 1974, is an American former schoolteacher who gained fame as the ex-girlfriend of the late actor Paul Walker and the mother of his only child, Meadow Rain Walker. She grew up in California with her parents, Mark Soteros and Julie Ann, and a younger brother, Joshua. Rebecca graduated from Village Christian School in California in 1992.
Rebecca and Paul Walker dated briefly in the late 1990s, and their relationship lasted approximately one year. They welcomed daughter Meadow Rain Walker on 4 November 1998. Paul's family described their relationship as having a "push me, pull you" dynamic, emotionally close but inconsistent. Paul struggled with commitment, as stated in an archive audio/footage featured in his documentary.
Rebecca raised Meadow in Hawaii for her first 12 years. When Meadow was around 13 years old, Paul took custody due to Rebecca's struggles with alcohol. Meadow relocated to Los Angeles to live with her father. Following Paul Walker's death on 30 November 2013, his mother Cheryl petitioned to become Meadow's legal guardian, citing Rebecca's DUI record.
The guardianship case was eventually dismissed, and Rebecca retained custody of Meadow. Rebecca agreed to enter rehabilitation to resolve the petition. Paul Walker's estate was valued at approximately $25 million at his death in 2013, with Meadow as the sole beneficiary. Rebecca has not been reported to have received a direct inheritance.
Today, Rebecca lives in California, keeping a deliberately low profile. She has no verified social media accounts and rarely makes public appearances. She is reported to be supportive of Meadow's philanthropic efforts in honour of Paul Walker. Meadow, now 27, is an American actress/model and has continued to build her profile in fashion and philanthropy.
Meadow has worked with luxury brands and has also founded The Paul Walker Foundation in 2015. In 2026, she attended the Cannes Film Festival in connection with the Fast and the Furious franchise, a testament to her father's enduring legacy. Rebecca's net worth is not publicly disclosed.
Rebecca's life has been marked by her relationship with Paul Walker and her role as Meadow's mother. Despite struggling with personal issues, she has maintained a private life and supported her daughter's efforts to honour her father's legacy.
Key points
- Rebecca Soteros and Paul Walker dated briefly in 1998 and welcomed daughter Meadow Rain Walker on 4 November 1998.
- Rebecca raised Meadow in Hawaii for her first 12 years before Paul took custody due to her struggles with alcohol.
- Today, Rebecca lives privately in California, supporting Meadow's philanthropic work honouring Paul Walker's legacy.
