Tom Jones

Singer Sir Thomas John Woodward, known as Tom Jones, began his career in the ’60s. With credit to his full-throated and robust baritone, he stood out from other performers and found much success in the industry. He married his childhood sweetheart, Melinda Rose Trenchard in 1957 after learning that they were expecting. Both were only 16 years old when their son, Mark, was born. This was before he became a successful artist so Tom really had to work hard to support his family. His son witnessed his father’s humble beginnings and rising success, and we don’t doubt that he felt grateful for it.

However, Melinda and Tom’s union fell victim to the latter’s many well-publicized infidelities. He had affairs with familiar names in the industry including Mary Wilson, Charlotte Laws, Marjorie Wallace, and Cassandra Peterson. He also has one son with Katherine Berkey, Jonathan Berkey. Despite this, Melinda stayed by his side until her passing on April 2016 due to illness.