Untold Truth: Jackie Witte, Paul Newman's First Wife Revealed
Ever heard of the woman who first captured the heart of the legendary Paul Newman? Before Joanne Woodward, there was Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Witte, a woman whose life, though intertwined with Hollywood royalty, held its own distinct narrative of independence and quiet dignity.
Jacqueline Emily Witte, often known as Jackie Witte, was born on September 15, 1929, in Illinois. Before the dazzling lights of Hollywood beckoned Paul Newman, before he became the household name synonymous with captivating blue eyes and unparalleled talent, there was a young Jackie, an aspiring actress and college student, who shared a chapter of her life with the future icon. They met, fell in love, and on December 27, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, they embarked on a marriage that would last nine years, a period marked by both personal joys and the burgeoning shadow of Newman's rising stardom. Paul had just returned home from serving in the Navy during World War II when they married.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jacqueline Emily Witte (McDonald) |
| Nickname | Jackie |
| Date of Birth | September 15, 1929 |
| Place of Birth | Illinois, USA |
| Date of Death | 1993 (on her 64th birthday) |
| Place of Death | Unknown |
| Cause of Death | Undisclosed |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Aspiring Actress, Model (before marriage) |
| Father | Frank McDonald (Meat Market Owner) |
| Mother | Irene McDonald |
| Relationship | Information |
| Spouse | Paul Leonard Newman (Married: December 27, 1949; Divorced: January 28, 1958) |
| Children | Three Children (details not specified in provided text) |
| Additional Information | Information |
| Residence (1940) | Beloit, Wisconsin (with parents) |
| Education (1940) | 5th Grade |
| Physical Appearance | Tall, Blonde, Dark Eyes |
| Legacy | Remembered as Paul Newman's first wife, a woman who lived a life of quiet independence after their divorce. |
| Reference Link | Jackie Witte on IMDb |
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