Tommy Lee Jones, a beloved actor known for his roles in movies like ‘The Fugitive’ and ‘Lincoln,’ has not only made a mark with his acting skills but also with his heartwarming love story with Dawn Laurel-Jones, his wife since 2001.
The couple first met on a movie set in 1995 when Tommy was making his directorial debut with ‘The Good Old Boys,’ and Dawn was working as an assistant camera operator. What started on set blossomed into a beautiful partnership both in life and work.
In 1998, the two made their debut as a couple on the red carpet, setting off on a journey together that would involve more than just movie premieres. By 2001, they tied the knot in a private ceremony in Texas, with Dawn’s sister, an architect, even designing part of their home.
One of their shared passions is the Climate Reality Project, which was started by Al Gore, a close friend of Tommy. Both traveled to Antarctica with the organization in 2012, and Dawn, a skilled photographer, captured stunning images of the melting ice which she later sold at a London auction for over $400,000 to help fund the cause.
Aside from their activism, Tommy and Dawn have a unique hobby—playing polo. They own two teams and spend six months a year at their farm in Florida perfecting their game. Despite being a novice initially, Dawn is now considered one of the best female polo players in the country.
The couple enjoys a quiet life on their historic cattle ranch in Texas, a place with over 150 years of history, where they can be found herding cattle by day and playing polo by dusk. They split their time between this ranch and a luxurious 74-acre polo estate in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Their family life also thrives with creativity and involvement in the film industry. During the production of ‘The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada,’ directed by and starring Tommy, Dawn was the on-set photographer, and their daughter Victoria also participated, despite a slight hiccup of oversleeping one day!
Tommy Lee Jones’ journey with Dawn is not just a tale of love but a story of partnership, shared passions, and mutual support that enhances both their lives and careers.