Jessica Rose Lee Is Tom Welling’s Wife: Inside Her Life and Love Story with the ‘Smallville’ Star
American actor Tom Welling rose to fame after starring as Clark Kent on the hit television series "Smallville." Tom Welling's wife is Jessica Rose Lee, with whom he shares two children.
Tom Welling and Jessica Rose Lee have been married for a few years; however, the couple has been together for nearly a decade. Welling became a household name after he landed the role of Clark Kent in the popular TV series "Smallville."
His role in the entertainment industry has evolved throughout his career. The actor is now also a director and producer, and interestingly, before he joined the industry, he started as a model.
Welling has won numerous awards during his acting career, including the Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor in Action, and was named one of People magazine's Breakthrough Stars of 2001.
Regarding his personal life, the actor has been married for a couple of years to his longtime partner Jessica Rose Lee. Welling and Lee are growing their family and are already parents to two lovely kids.
Who Is Tom Welling’s Wife, Jessica Rose Lee?
Jessica Rose Lee has a passion for horses. One of her jobs over the years was working as an assistant for private stables. Lee's love for animals led her to volunteer and work at various organizations such as Red Bucket Equine Rescue and Breeders Cup Special Project.
According to her LinkedIn profile, she graduated from Mt. Shasta High School in 2002. She furthered her education at San Diego State University, where she obtained qualifications in Communications with an emphasis on Public Relations.
She has experience working in Public Relations, Advertising, Brand Development, and other fields. Lee started as a Beaute Analyst at Chanel Inc. in 2005 before working as a Marketing Coordinator for a magazine in 2008. She was then employed as a Product Manager at Montblanc in 2009 and became a Sales and Marketing Professional at Ralph Lauren in 2011.
Lee eventually became the founder of her business in 2015 when she opened the Saddle Club brand. She describes herself as "an equestrian enthusiast" and started her brand to "develop luxury brands in the equestrian market."
Saddle Club is a California-based lifestyle brand that benefits equestrian non-profit organizations through "limited-edition, ethical apparel." Apparel from her brand is available on her online store.
How Long Has Tom Welling and Jessica Rose Lee Been Together?
Tom Welling and Jessica Rose Lee started dating in 2014; however, they have kept details about where they met a secret as the pair kept most details of their relationship away from the public.
The pair got engaged after dating for about four years in February 2018. The duo shared news about their engagement on their respective social media pages, with Lee referring to Welling as the "perfect fiancé" in an Instagram post after they engaged. The actor also shared a sweet post on his Instagram in April 2018 with "#fiance."
After the "Smallville" alum proposed, Lee revealed news of her pregnancy on Instagram in October 2018. She posted a picture of Welling and her in a dress that showed off her baby bump. Lee told Us Weekly in November 2018 how the couple felt about expecting their first child together. She said at the time:
"We are over the moon, filled with joy, love, and so excited."
They married on November 30, 2019. The couple became husband and wife during an intimate wedding with family and friends at Sunstone Vineyards & Winery in California.
How Many Kids Do Tom Welling and Jessica Rose Lee Have?
Tom Welling and Jessica Rose Lee are proud parents to two children. On January 5, 2019, the couple welcomed their first child together. Welling announced the arrival of their son Thomson Wylde Welling on Instagram on January 7
The excited first-time dad posted a close-up photo of their baby, which showed him wrapped in a blanket. He also revealed in the post that their firstborn weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces at birth.
The couple went on to have their second child in 2021. Tom Welling's wife gave birth to their second son on June 6. The new mom shared an adorable image of her newborn on Instagram. It showed baby Rocklin and Lee's and her firstborn's hands on top of him. She captioned it by writing:
"Rocklin Von, welcome to your family."
Tom Welling Was Married Once Before. Who Is His Ex-wife?
Tom Welling's current marriage is not his first. The 45-year-old was previously married to Jamie White, a former model. The couple started dating before Welling became famous and were together for a long time when they finally tied the knot.
They reportedly met in Miami in 1998 and were instantly attracted to each other. Welling and White married in 2002, a year after the actor landed a significant role in "Smallville." The pair had to relocate to Vancouver after Welling got the part in the TV series.
During their marriage, the pair often appeared on the red carpet together. Sadly, in 2013, White filed for divorce from Welling after being married for 11 years. Their divorce was due to "irreconcilable differences," and White sought spousal support from Welling.
Tom Welling and Jamie White attend the "Cheaper By The Dozen" premiere on December 14, 2003 in Hollywood, California. I Source: Getty Images
Despite the former spouses' separating in 2013, their divorce was finalized only two years later, in late November 2015. According to legal documents, Welling had to pay spousal support for five years, with no set amount. Furthermore, he had to pay his ex-wife 20% of his net professional income; however, whatever he earned north of $5 million yearly was his alone.
At the time of the divorce, they reportedly owned a horse farm in Florida, and White got all the horses; Springstein, Donatello, Zoozee, Cliff, and, Tomorrow, and Tom Welling got Tomahawk. They also had homes in Massachusetts and Florida, and the former husband and wife had numerous cars and other valuable items. Following the divorce, White has continued to live a low-profile life.