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Barbara Smits Biography

Updated On 31 Jan, 2024 Published On 05 Jul, 2021
Barbara Smits
Divorce

Facts of Barbara Smits

Date of Birth :
Age : 68 years old
Family Name : Smits
Birth Country : United States
Birth Sign : Sagittarius

Relationship short Statistics of Barbara Smits

What is Barbara Smits marital status ? ( married,single, in relation or divorce): Divorce
How many children does Barbara Smits have ? (name): 2 Children
Is Barbara Smits having any relationship affair ?: No
Is Barbara Smits Lesbian ? No

Barbara Smits was best known for being the late ex-wife of the award-winning actor Jimmy Smits. Sadly, she left the earth on 16th April 2010, leaving behind her two children.

Barbara Smits- Was Married to Ex-husband Jimmy Smits

Best known for being the late ex-wife of Emmy-awarded Jimmy Smits, Barbara Smits, once upon a time, was once blissfully married. Well, Barbara met Jimmy for the first time while studying at Ithaca Campus. They were indeed college sweethearts.

A picture of Barbara Smits with her friend. SOURCE: Pinterest

In addition, Barbara dated for two years before the pair got engaged in 1971. Likewise, after seven years of engagement, the duo finally walked down the aisle on 10th June 1980. Their relationship went smoothly until tension began to rise in their marital union.

Likewise, Barbara was a mother of two grown-up children. Together with Jimmy, Barbara welcomed two children, a daughter named Taina Smits, born in 1973, and a son named Joaquin Smits, born in 1983. As for now, her daughter Tania is a married woman with two lovely daughters. 

Why Did Barbara Smits Divorce With Her Ex-Husband?

Only after six years of nuptials the divorce of Barbara Smits and her former husband was finalized on 22nd June 1983. The cause of divorce is expected to be Jimmy's extra affair with Wanda De Jesus. Following her split from Jimmy Smits, Barbara never reconciled.

A picture of Jimmy Smits with his current partner actress Wanda De Jesus.  SOURCE: Twitter

After the split, both parties moved on with their lives. As for Barbara, she didn't re-marry. Meanwhile, her ex-spouse is still in a relationship with his longtime partner, actress Wanda. The pair who have been together since 1986 has never married and resides in Los Angeles.

Barbara Smits Died from Pneumonia

Barbara Smith was a pneumonia patient. After a medical test, it was discovered there impeded her pneumonia. Due to severe complications, the disease couldn't be cured. 

Pneumonia eventually got to her, and at the age of 54, Barbara tragically passed away on 16th April 2010. Barbara left behind her two grown-up children & grandchildren.

How Rich Was Barbara Smith?

Barbara Smith kicked off her career in 1981 while she was still a student at Ithaca Campus. Then, Smith moved to New York to serve as an executive staff assistant for the 4-H program. Afterward, she was promoted to the position of executive director at Cornell Cooperative Extension New York City in 2004. There, Barabara was employed for 29 years.

A sweet photograph of Barbara Smits smiling. SOURCE: Famous Fix

Likewise, Barbara also collected a hefty amount from her divorce settlement and for child support. Before her tragic death in 2010, Barbara was assumed to have a net worth of $1 million.

Not to mention, her renowned ex-husband Jimmy has an estimated net worth of $12 million, most of which is collected from appearances in movies & series like L.A. Law, NYPD Blue, One, Dexter, and Son of Anarchy. He reportedly collects a payroll of $150,000 for an episode from Outlaw.

Quick facts about Barbara Smits

  • CCE-NYC created The Barbara Smits Service Award in her honor.
  • She was an American Citizen.
  • Her daughter Tania Smits is active on Instagram and shares lovely posts on Mother's Day.
  • Barbara Smith belongs to the African ethnicity/race.
  • Graduated from Ithaca Campus.

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Barbara Smits Married

Marriage with Jimmy Smits

Barbara Smits was married to Jimmy Smits on 10th June 1980. Sadly, they ended up with June 1983.

Barbara Smits Children

DAUGHTER : Taina Smits

Father: Jimmy Smits

Taina Smits is the eldest child & daughter of Barbara Smits, born in 1973.

SON : Joaquin Smits

Father: Jimmy Smits

Joaquin Smits is the son of Barbara Smits, born in 1983.

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