Ted Turner family, wife, children, parents, siblings
Matthew Wilson
Updated on January 14, 2026
Ted Turner is an American entrepreneur, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist. He is a billionaire who according to Forbes is worth $2.3 billion estimates. He is the founder of the Cable News Network, the first 24-hour cable news channel. He also founded WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television, which later became TBS.
In this article, we will dive into his personal life to know more about his family – his wife, children, parents, and siblings.
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Ted Turner ex-wives
Ted has been married and divorced three times: to Judy Nye (1960–64), Jane Shirley Smith (1965–88), and actress Jane Fonda (1991–2001). Hence the three women are his ex-wives.
Ted Turner current wife
Even though he has been married thrice to Judy Nye, Jane Shirley Smith, and Jane Fonda, he happens to be single since he has parted ways with the three women. He did not marry again after his failed marriage to his third wife, Jane Fonda, hence he currently don’t have a wife.
Ted Turner children
Ted is a father of five children, His children have been identified as Laura Turner, Robert Edward Turner IV, Jennie Turner, Rhett Turner, and Beau Turner
Ted Turner parents
He is the son of Florence and Robert Edward Turner II, a billboard magnate.
Ted Turner siblings
Ted is from a family of two siblings – a boy and a girl, hence he has a sister who has been identified as Mary Jean.