Julia Gale Nye is the ex-wife of Ted Turner. Julia Gale Nye’s ex-husband is an American entrepreneur, television producer, and media proprietor. He is well known for being the founder of the Cable News Network, the first 24-hour cable news channel. In addition, he founded WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television, which later became TBS. His media empire began with his father’s billboard business, Turner Outdoor Advertising, which he took over in March 1963 after his father’s suicide.
Julia Gale Nye: Bio Summary
Full Name | Julia Gale Nye |
famous as | Ted Turner’s ex-wife |
Age | N/A |
Date of Birth | N/A |
Place of Birth | United States of America |
Zodiac sign | N/A |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Caucasian |
Children | Laura Turner, Robert Edward Turner |
spouse | Ted Turner (m. 1960–1964) |
Who is Ted Turner’s first wife?
Julia Gale Nye is the first wife of Ted Turner. She was born in the United States of America, however, not much is known about her age, date of birth, and close relatives. She gained much of her fame because of her marriage to the popular businessman.
Julia Gale Nye and Ted Turner’s marriage
Turner has been married and divorced three times. The first woman he took to the altar was Julia. The couple walked down the aisle in 1960 in a beautiful wedding ceremony in the presence of their friends, families, and loved ones. Though they promised each other forever, things didn’t go as planned. Turner and Nye ended their marriage in 1964, four years after they tied the knot. The reason behind their divorce was not made public.
Though things didn’t go as planned, the couple’s marriage was blessed with a children- a daughter- Laura Lee Turner, and a son Robert Edward Turner. She is an international environmental advocate and eco-living expert dedicated to creating a healthy and sustainable future for our children.
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According to her website, she inherited her passion for taking care of the planet from her father, Ted Turner, whom she called “the original Captain Planet.” -Julia Gale Nye’s daughter wrote-“When my siblings and I were children, my father instilled environmental stewardship into us every chance he got.“
Laura and her husband co-founded the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, which strives to protect Georgia’s drinking water. Along with that, she serves on the board for the Waterkeeper Alliance, which is a consortium of over 300 local Waterkeeper groups worldwide.
Their son Robert Edward “Teddy” Turner IV announced on January 23, 2013, that he intended to run in the South Carolina Republican primary for the open Congressional seat vacated by Tim Scott who was appointed to the US Senate. Julia Gale Nye’s son came in 4th, receiving 7.90% of the vote.
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Where is Julia Gale Nye now?
Though she is the ex-wife of a popular personality, Julia has been very private about her life. After their marriage came to an end, she has not been granted any interviews or made any headlines. It is unclear what exactly she is up to and what she is doing now.
Her ex-husband on the other hand moved on after their marriage came to an end. He got married to Jane Shirley Smith (1965–1988), and actress Jane Fonda (1991–2001). Ted had four more children after Laura. In a television interview with Piers Morgan on May 3, 2012, Turner said he had four girlfriends, which he acknowledged was complicated but nonetheless easier than being married.
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In 2008, Turner wrote Call Me Ted, which documents his career and personal life. In an interview on CBS Sunday Morning in 2018, Turner revealed he is suffering from Lewy body dementia.
What is Julia Gale Nye’s Net worth?
Not much is known about the net worth of Jane, however, her ex-husband on the other hand is a Billionaire. According to Forbes, Ted Turner has a net worth of 2.5 billion USD as of 2023. He earned his fortune as the creator of CNN, TNT, and TBS and as the former owner of the Atlanta Braves.
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