Following the recent passing of renowned actor James Earl Jones, fans wish to learn about his family. Although he is widely recognized for his large and iconic work portfolio, which includes voicing The Lion King‘s Mufasa and Star Wars‘ Darth Vader, there is not much known when it comes to his personal life. Hence, there seems to be a growing interest in learning about James Earl Jones’ wife Cecelia Hart and their kids, including Earl Jones’ son Flynn Earl Jones.
So, who was James Earl Jones’ wife Cecilia Hart? How many kids did James Earl Jones and Cecilia Hart have? Who is Earl Jones’ son Flynn Earl Jones? Here is everything you need to know.
Who was James Earl Jones’ wife?
James Earl Jones was married to Cecilia Hart until her death in 2016.
Jones and Hart had a happy marriage. In his 1993 memoir Voices and Silences, Jones spoke fondly of Cecilia Hart. “She made me laugh. She was stimulating. and she did not seem to take me seriously at all, which meant I could relax and be myself with her,” Jones stated.
In a 2009 interview with People, James Earl Jones mentioned that his wife played a key role in convincing him to take on the role of Terence Mann in 1989’s Field of Dreams, directed by Kevin Costner. “My wife read the script before I got home. She said, ‘Here’s a little movie you’ve got to do.’ It was a family… That was special,” he said.
Like late James Earl Jones, Hart was also an actress. She appeared in many noteworthy projects like MacGyver, Law & Order, Three’s Company, and also Paris, which also featured Jones in one of the lead roles.
How many kids did James Earl Jones and Cecilia Hart have?
James Earl Jones and Cecilia Hart had only one son, Flynn Earl Jones.
Flynn Earl Jones was born in 1982, the same year Jones and Hart got married. Like his parents, Flynn Earl Jones found a career in entertainment. However, he did not pursue an acting career like them, but instead focused his talents in audiobooks, using his voice to tell stories. He has narrated multiple audiobooks over the years. His credits include Bright Boulevards, Bold Dreams, New Worlds, Frozen Earth, and Lions of the Sky.
James Earl Jones and Cecilia Hart’s relationship history
James Earl Jones and Cecilia Hart first met each other when they both were filming the 1979 series Paris. In this show, Jones played Los Angeles Police Department officer Captain Woody. Meanwhile, Hart essayed the role of Sergeant Stacy. They teamed up again for a stage performance in 1982’s Othello.
Hart and Jones then tied the knot in March 1982 and gave birth to their son Flynn shortly after. While the couple kept their personal life out of the spotlight, they did attend several red-carpet events and multiple award ceremonies. They remained married until Hart’s demise in October 2016 from ovarian cancer. Hart was 68 when she passed away.
Before Hart, James Earl Jones was married to actress Julienne Marie Hendricks between 1968 and 1972. They reportedly met each other in a stage performance for Othello in 1964. As for Hart, prior to her marriage to Jones, she had been married to actor Bruce Weitz, who played Sgt. Mick Belker on Hill Street Blues.
