Paul Newman’s first wife, Jackie Witte, and he divorced in 1958. They had been married for nine years and had three children together.
Paul Newman, the iconic actor and philanthropist, married Jackie Witte in 1949. Their marriage lasted until 1958, during which time they welcomed three children: Scott, Susan, and Stephanie. The relationship faced challenges, particularly as Newman’s acting career began to take off and he became a major Hollywood star. The increased attention and demands on his time put a strain on the marriage.
The couple’s divorce was finalized in 1958, and Newman quickly remarried the same year to actress Joanne Woodward, with whom he had developed a strong connection while filming “The Long, Hot Summer.” Newman and Woodward’s marriage became one of Hollywood’s most enduring partnerships, lasting until Newman’s death in 2008.
After the divorce, Jackie Witte remained relatively out of the spotlight. She focused on raising their children and maintaining a private life. Despite the end of their marriage, Newman remained involved in the lives of their children. The family faced a tragic loss when their son Scott died of an accidental overdose in 1978. Newman later established the Scott Newman Center for drug abuse prevention in his son’s memory. Jackie Witte’s life after the divorce has been kept private, and she has largely stayed out of the public eye.
