James Taylor's Love Story with Caroline Smedvig: A Look at Their Relationship, Children, and Legacy

James Taylor is a six-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter. His achievement includes more than 100 million record sales worldwide. Today, we'll learn about his legacy including his personal life full of ups and downs.

James Taylor is famous for his art of singing got prominence with more than 100 million records sold around the world and six Grammy Awards under his belt, James Taylor is an accomplished singer-songwriter. He rose and had his first No. 1 hit in 1971 with "You've Got a Friend", written by Carole King.

Born on March 12, 1948, in Boston, Massachusetts, Taylor to fame in 1970 with his No. 3 single "Fire and Rain". Many are well aware of his popularity but what about his matter, is he still a happily married man? Let's find out every minute detail about him in today's section.

Learn About James Taylor's Marriage

James Taylor first crossed paths with his wife Caroline Smedvig, his wife of over two decades. Taylor and Smedvig first met in 1993. Smedvig is the daughter of Elisabeth Goold and Albert Hessberg II and graduated from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.

The first meeting took place when Taylor played a show with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall, where Smedvig worked. The two started their friendship after talking with one another. The bonding was so strong that it turned into a relationship with both started to develop feelings.

The couple started dating two years later when Taylor became estranged from his second wife, Kathryn Walker. Although there was no announcement of their getting married, they surprised everyone when the lovebirds walked down the aisle in 2001 at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Boston.

Despite going through two divorces, Taylor has found true love with Smedvig and they have built a solid and lasting relationship. His enduring love for Caroline Smedvig has brought him joy and inspiration for more than two decades. They are very supportive of each other and frequently appear in public and perform together on stage.

Did James Taylor Got Divorced Before Caroline Smedvig?

James Taylor married twice before discovering whom he wants to spend his life with. Taylor had previously been married to Carly Simon from 1972 to 1983, during which time she wrote hit songs such as "Anticipation" and "You're So Vain."

The former couple also had a daughter named Sally Taylor. Additionally, James and Carly were not meant to last forever and eternity. Two years after his marriage ended with Simon, in 1985, James married actress Kathryn Walker in a ceremony at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York.

Like his first marriage, the two parted separate ways in 1995, and they did not have any children together. Taylor also has two children, Ben and Sally, from his first marriage to Carly Simon Although Walker helped him overcome his heroin addiction, they eventually divorced in 1996. 

In 1995, Taylor began a relationship with Caroline 'Kim' Smedvig, who was then the director of public relations and marketing for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The couple tied the knot in Boston in 2001. After their marriage, Taylor became a father for the third and fourth time with the birth of their twin sons, Rufus and Henry, in April 2001.

Who Are the Children Of James Taylor?

James Taylor has fathered several children in his life. The songwriter and his current spouse Smedvig is already a parent to two children, twins Rufus Taylor, and Henry Taylor, who were conceived via in vitro fertilization and carried by a surrogate. 

To add up, Caroline has been a constant source of support and inspiration for Taylor, inspiring him to write some of his hit love songs, such as "Caroline I See You." She has also been a trustee of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Interestingly, their son Henry now tours with Taylor as a backing vocalist.

Why Is James Taylor So Popular?

James Taylor is a six-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter. His achievement includes more than 100 million record sales worldwide. In 1970, he achieved his breakthrough with the No. 3 single "Fire and Rain," and in 1971, he had his first No. 1 hit with "You've Got a Friend," written by Carole King.

Not to mention, Smedvig has been a constant source of support for Taylor and has even inspired some of his love songs, such as "Caroline I See You". She is also a trustee of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. A better family results in a better life, the same thing implies to James who is doing well in his life.

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