Dr. Jennifer Ashton’s recent decision to quit Good Morning America has cast a spotlight on her, as well as her husband and family. The medical expert bid adieu to GMA after 13 years to channel her entire focus toward her women’s wellness company, Ajenda. Consequently, fans are eager to know more about her, as well as details regarding her beau. But, who is Tom Werner, Dr. Jennifer Ashton’s husband, and what does he do?
Here are all the details regarding Werner, including his age and profession.
Who is Dr. Jennifer Ashton married to?
Dr. Jennifer Ashton is currently married to Tom Werner, who is her second husband. Before him, she was married to the late Robert Ashton Jr. in 1996, before the couple parted ways in 2017.
After the end of her first marriage, Dr. Ashton encountered Werner through mutual friends in 2021. The duo started dating shortly afterwards and Werner popped the big question later that year. According to People, the couple were on their way to a dinner date at The Fulton on New Year’s Eve when Werner asked Ashton to marry him. They announced their engagement in January 2022 and eventually tied the knot in November of the same year.
The former ABC News chief medical correspondent has two children from her first marriage with Robert Ashton. Similarly, Werner has also fathered three kids whom he shares with his previous wife, Jill Troy Werner. However, Jennifer Ashton and her husband Werner have yet to welcome a child of their own.
What is Tom Werner’s age and job?
Born in New York City on April 12, 1950, Tom Werner is currently aged 74, as per reports. He is a TV producer, businessman, and sports executive.
The multi-tasking businessman has invested his time in numerous ventures following his graduation from Harvard University. Having begun his career in prime-time development, Werner went on to co-found The Carsey-Werner Company with Marcy Carsey in 1980. Under this banner, the business tycoon executive produced several acclaimed TV shows, including That ’70s Show, The Cosby Show, and Roseanne. He also collaborated with multiple influential personalities to launch the Oxygen cable channel in 2000, The US Sun reported.
Werner gradually transitioned into sports investment and became part owner of the San Diego Padres in 1990. He retained his position in the team before selling his stake in 2007. As a major investor in Fenway Sports Group, Dr. Jennifer Ashton’s husband also serves as the chairman of both Liverpool Football Club and Boston Red Sox.
