Tommy Lee Jones: Family and Tragedy in the Actor’s Life
2 january 2026 в 22:13
Tommy Lee Jones is, by nature, a family man. Despite being one of the most respected figures in the film industry and an Oscar winner, he prioritizes his roles as a husband and father to his two children, Victoria and Austin Jones. Tommy Lee is married to his current wife, Dawn Laurel-Jones, who also works in the film industry.
Unfortunately, in January 2026, the Jones family reportedly experienced a tragedy. TMZ reported that Victoria was found dead at the age of 34 in a hotel in San Francisco, California. Victoria had been working with her father and stepmother, Dawn, on the film «Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada».
Meet Tommy Lee’s current wife and his former spouses below.
Tommy Lee married Dawn Laurel in 2001, and they have been together ever since. The couple met while filming «The Good Old Boys», - when she was working as a camera assistant, according to information from The Things.
Dawn is an experienced photographer who has worked on numerous film sets, providing photography and serving as a production assistant. Some of her most notable works in film include «Back to the Future Part II», - «RoboCop 2», - and «The Good Old Boys».
After marrying Tommy Lee, Dawn became a caring stepmother to his children, Victoria and Austin.
In a 2006 interview with Texas Monthly, Tommy Lee spoke about life with his wife on their cattle ranch in Texas.
«The gates are locked. We keep everything closed», - he said at the time. «Only friends and family, no outsiders. That’s how I like it… In the summer, we work with the cattle, and then around seven in the evening, we start playing polo. We play until nine, and then when we’re done, we put meat on the fire and watch the night come. It’s a good life. Everyone is happy».
In 1981, Tommy Lee married his second wife, Kimberlea Cloughley, the daughter of former San Antonio mayor Phil Hardberger. The couple divorced in 1996 and had two children, Victoria and Austin.
Tommy Lee married his first wife, Catherine Lardner, in 1971, and they were together for about seven years before divorcing in 1978
Unfortunately, in January 2026, the Jones family reportedly experienced a tragedy. TMZ reported that Victoria was found dead at the age of 34 in a hotel in San Francisco, California. Victoria had been working with her father and stepmother, Dawn, on the film «Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada».
Meet Tommy Lee’s current wife and his former spouses below.
Tommy Lee married Dawn Laurel in 2001, and they have been together ever since. The couple met while filming «The Good Old Boys», - when she was working as a camera assistant, according to information from The Things.
Dawn is an experienced photographer who has worked on numerous film sets, providing photography and serving as a production assistant. Some of her most notable works in film include «Back to the Future Part II», - «RoboCop 2», - and «The Good Old Boys».
After marrying Tommy Lee, Dawn became a caring stepmother to his children, Victoria and Austin.
In a 2006 interview with Texas Monthly, Tommy Lee spoke about life with his wife on their cattle ranch in Texas.
«The gates are locked. We keep everything closed», - he said at the time. «Only friends and family, no outsiders. That’s how I like it… In the summer, we work with the cattle, and then around seven in the evening, we start playing polo. We play until nine, and then when we’re done, we put meat on the fire and watch the night come. It’s a good life. Everyone is happy».
In 1981, Tommy Lee married his second wife, Kimberlea Cloughley, the daughter of former San Antonio mayor Phil Hardberger. The couple divorced in 1996 and had two children, Victoria and Austin.
Tommy Lee married his first wife, Catherine Lardner, in 1971, and they were together for about seven years before divorcing in 1978
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