In a recent interview, veteran actress Jane Seymour candidly discusses a recurring theme in her life: divorce.
Speaking to People magazine, Seymour describes divorce as “painful,” “depressing,” and “anger-inducing.”
Over the years, the 69-year-old actress has been married four times.
Her first marriage was to Michael Attenborough, a theater director and the son of actor Richard Attenborough.
They were married from 1971 to 1973.
In 1977, she tied the knot with Geoffrey Planer, but their union only lasted a year.
In 1981, Seymour married David Flynn, a business manager.
Together, they have two children, a son named Sean (now 35) and a daughter named Katherine (now 39).
Reflecting on her experiences of going through divorce multiple times, particularly in terms of co-parenting, Seymour emphasizes the importance of letting go and finding ways to communicate while preserving the positive aspects of the relationship.
She also acknowledges the challenges faced by working mothers, who often find themselves torn between their professional and personal responsibilities.
She admits, “I may have made a mistake by prioritizing my work, but I was the sole provider for the whole family, so it was a difficult situation.”
Seymour’s marriage to David Flynn came to an end in 1992.
However, a year later, she found love again, this time with actor and filmmaker James Keach.
The couple welcomed twins, John Stacy and Kristopher Steven, who are now 25.
Despite being together for a significant period, Seymour and Keach divorced in 2015.
“I always did my best.
I took my kids with me wherever I traveled for work and had them on-set with me,” shares Seymour.
“I managed to juggle everything.
It was my husbands who ended the marriages by finding other people.”
Last year, Seymour spoke to The Daily Mail about the end of her last marriage, revealing that an affair was the breaking point.
She recalls feeling devastated upon discovering that her husband had chosen someone else without her knowledge.
The betrayal deeply affected her, as she admits struggling to cope with such a situation.
However, today Seymour demonstrates a more accepting attitude towards the challenges she has faced.
She credits her mother for teaching her that everyone encounters difficulties in life.
According to Seymour, accepting these challenges sooner rather than later is beneficial not only for oneself but also for others.
By looking beyond her own circumstances and acknowledging the hardships faced by others, she gained a greater sense of perspective.
Seymour explains, “I was raised to focus on what I could do for others, which gave me a sense of purpose.
With that purpose, I was able to handle whatever came my way.”
