Netizens are eager to learn more about Don Johnson’s wife. He is winning hearts with his portrayal of Captain Robert Massey in ABC’s ongoing series, Doctor Odyssey. While fans try to know more about their favorite actor, they are also curious to learn about who he is married to.
So, here is every detail you need to know regarding Johnson’s spouse, including their relationship history and their kids.
Who is Don Johnson’s wife?
Don Johnson is married to Kelley Phleger.
According to a report by Daily Mail, the Miami Vice actor’s wife has worked as a kindergarten teacher at a Montessori nursery school. She also graduated from the University of California.
Phleger hails from a renowned family, as her grandfather, Herman Phleger, was a US representative at the United Nations. Her family also owned the Phleger Estate, which was opened to the public and converted into a public park after Herman’s death.
How many kids do Don Johnson and Kelley Phleger have?
Don Johnson and his wife, Kelley Phleger, have 3 children together.
The couple was blessed with their first child, daughter Atherton Grace Johnson, on December 28, 1999. They became parents for the second time after welcoming their second kid, son Jasper Breckenridge Johnson, on June 6, 2002. Phleger and Johnson’s youngest child, son Deacon James Johnson, arrived on April 29, 2006.
Additionally, Johnson is a father to Jesse Wayne Johnson, whom he shares with his former partner Patti D’Arbanville, and actress Dakota Johnson, his daughter with ex-wife, Melanie Griffith.
Don Johnson and Kelley Phleger’s relationship history
Don Johnson and his wife Kelley Phleger’s first meeting happened in the mid-90s while attending a birthday party.
As per reports, producer Jo Schuman Silver played cupid between the duo. After their meeting, Johnson and Phleger became romantically involved in 1997 and got engaged in April 1998. In 1999, the couple exchanged wedding vows in the presence of their family and friends.
While speaking to People in 1999, Silver recalled what Johnson felt after meeting Phleger for the first time. He said, “Don came up to me at Willie’s birthday party and said that the minute he laid eyes on Kelley, he knew he was going to marry her. I don’t know what she thought, but I’m sure she found him very attractive.”
Don Johnson and Kelley Phleger have always been supportive of each other and also celebrated 25 years of marriage in 2024. Complimenting his wife, the actor previously stated to Parade, “Obviously, she’s a saint. I was with Bob Dylan one time, and I was having relationship issues, and Bob looks up at me and goes, “Well, see, love is about kindness, trust, and respect, isn’t it?” And that’s the embodiment of Kelley. It’s kindness, trust, and respect, and we have that with each other. We’re lovers and friends, and it’s fun. She’s an amazing woman.”
