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Jacqueline Ray Son and Highlights on Tom Sellecks First Wife

Jacqueline Ray is an American actress who was very popular and rose to prominence in the 80s. She also took a hit at modeling during her heyday. Her modeling activities have earned her a few articles in notable fashion magazines.

She was born Jacqueline Mary Ray in Burbank, California, United States. Ray is said to have spent most of his childhood in beautiful California. She is known for being secretive in her personal life and consistently keeping the media at bay. She managed to hide information about her date of birth, the names of her parents and her educational background. However, we do know that she started acting in the early 60s and landed her first notable role in the 1967 film called Into the Flint

Acting career

Jacqueline’s remarkable performance in the film In the Flint opened in Hollywood. She would go on to star in two films The Zeta Outpost Murders (1980) and Beyond the Universe (1981). However, it was his role in the 1981 film, Beyond the Universe that gave him A-list status in Hollywood Jacqueline also made a guest appearance in the 1980 American crime television series titled Magnum, P.I. In 2006, she made a guest appearance in the American teen sitcom, Improbable as well as its spinoff , Improbable: The Greatest Trip Ever ( 2007)

Son and Marriages

Jacqueline Ray has been in and out of relationships. The first man she got serious with was called Shepard. Unfortunately, this is the only information currently available about him (his surname). Jacqueline and Shepard had a son together in 1966, named Kevin Selleck.

Kevin was born Kevin S. Shepard, but chose to change his last name to Selleck after he was adopted by his mother’s second husband, Tom Selleck. Kevin, like his mother and stepfather, is an actor. He was part of the cast of the 1997 American slasher film (horror film) titled Scream 2. He also made an appearance in Magnum PI Kevin is currently married to Anabelle Selleck and they are happy together.

Tom Selleck

As previously reported, Jacqueline’s second husband was American actor and producer Tom Selleck who was born on January 29 , 1945 in Detroit, Michigan. Tom is famous for his role as a private investigator, Thomas Magnum, in the American drama drama television series titled Magnum, P.I. (1980). Also, Tom would be featured in over 50 movies and television roles since his appearance in the film. Magnum, PI Television series in 1980.

Also, some of his notable filmography credits include Three Men and a Baby (1987) Quigley Down UnderMr. Baseball ( 1992) and Girl Ter (1984 ) Tom was also cast as Dr. Richard Burke Friends, as AJ Cooper on the American television series Las Vegas. Most recently, he served as the police commissioner of the New York City Police Department; Frank Reagan in 176 episodes of the American police drama television series titled Blue Bloods (2010 to present). Tom was nominated for the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Television Drama Actor (2017) due to his outstanding role in Blue Bloods

Jacqueline Ray and Tom Selleck

Jacqueline and Tom were married on May 15th , 1971. It is believed that Jacqueline agreed to marry Tom at a time when he was struggling to land roles in movies and TV shows. Jacqueline believed in his talent when no one else did and decided to marry him despite his destitute situation.

However, after 11 years of marriage, Jacqueline and Tom divorced in August 1982. According to reports, Jacqueline couldn’t stand the attention Tom was getting from her female fans after he landed the role of Thomas Magnum in Magnum, P.I.. Tom was reportedly too comfortable with his female fans, which caused Jacqueline Ray much heartache and pain; leading to the premature dissolution of their marriage.

Quick Facts About Tom Selleck’s First Wife

  • Jacqueline Ray was considered one of the most beautiful Caucasian women of her time.
  • Tom and Jacqueline really had a romantic relationship. Unfortunately, the fame Tom gained from his role in Magnum PI got the best of him and ultimately affected his marriage.
  • Finally, Jacqueline’s son, Kevin Selleck, was adopted by Tom Selleck. They also participated in several projects together.

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Lorie Orum

Update: 2024-05-18