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Who is Jennifer Ashton's husband Tom Werner?

Dr Jen married Tom Werner in November 2022

Dr. Jennifer Ashton and Tom Werner smiling on a red carpet
Hannah Watkin
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Jennifer Ashton is a regular face on our TV screens as she reports on health concerns and broadcasts her own medical advice as a doctor via Good Morning America.

But while the host does share glimpses into her personal life via social media, less is known about her love life with the famous TV producer and sports-related businessman whom she married in 2022.

Join HELLO! as we explore all there is to know about Jennifer Ashton's relationship with Tom Werner.

Who is Dr. Jennifer Ashton's husband?

Jennifer Ashton is married to Tom Werner, a successful TV producer and businessman. Alongside his producing partner Marcy Casey, Tom produced TV classics such as Roseanne and That '70s Show.

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Tom also worked alongside Marcy, broadcasting legend Oprah Winfrey, and others to launch the cable TV channel Oxygen in 2000.

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Little is known about how Jennifer met the famous behind the scenes face, who was entered into the Television Hall of Fame in California in 1996. However, it is believed that Tom and Jennifer met through a mutual friend, likely from within the television industry, and that their romance sparked following a first date at a restaurant in New York city.

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The GMA star announced her engagement to Tom on January 3, 2022 via an Instagram post which read: "I said YES! To Tom Werner," and was accompanied by a photo of the two smiling delightedly together. The couple then got married at the Harmonie Club in New York City on November 6, 2022.

What does Jennifer Ashton's husband do?

In addition to his career as a successful TV producer, Tom has also turned his attention to other forms of business. In 2002, the New York-born sports fan invested in the Fenway Sports Group.

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Tom at a Boston Red Sox media conference smiling and speaking into a mic© Getty Images
Tom at a Boston Red Sox media conference

As a result of this investment, the 73-year-old became the chairman of the legendary baseball team the Boston Red Sox in 2002. During his time as chairman, the Red Sox have seen much success, including winning four World Series titles following their 85-year long championship drought (which was broken in 2004).

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Tom also became the chairman of the world-famous Liverpool Football Club in 2010, and again under his oversight the soccer team has seen much success, such as their victory in the 2020 Premier League.

What is Jennifer Ashton husband's net worth?

According to Forbes in April 2023, Tom Werner's fortune amounts to a staggering $1.7billion thanks to his huge success as both a TV producer and sports investor over the years. But despite this figure, the New Yorker only ranks 1753rd on Forbes' real-time billionaire list.

Tom unveiling Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager in 2015© Getty Images
Tom unveiling Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager in 2015

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Alongside his work with sports teams and TV, Tom also invests his money in philanthropy. He is the founder of the Red Sox Foundation; was involved in the creation of the Home Base Program to help veterans and their families cope with PTSD; and has also helped fund numerous scholarships for public school students in the Boston area.

Does Dr. Jennifer Ashton have any children with Tom Werner?

No, the Good Morning America medical expert has not had any children with Tom. However, the 54-year-old does have two children, both of whom she had with ex-husband, fellow New York-based medic Rob Ashton.

The blended family stood smiling wearing sunglasses on a beach at sunrise© Jennifer Ashton on Instagram
The blended family welcome in the New Year

Jennifer's lookalike daughter Chloe and son Alex are now both grown up now. 22-year-old Chloe is a student at Tom's alma mater, Harvard University, and is also a successful ice hockey player. 

While Jennifer is very private when it comes to sharing pictures of her children, Chloe has a public Instagram account where she shares updates about her own life from time to time. 24-year-old Alex also shares updates on his life via his own Instagram, which suggests he may be pursuing a career related to the arts in some way such as photography or modelling.

Jennifer, Tom and Chloe smiling in ski gear on a mountain© Jennifer Ashton on Instagram
Jennifer, Tom and Chloe enjoying a ski trip

Both Chloe and Alex are close to their mother's new husband Tom, as shown when Jennifer made a rare post featuring the family enjoying a ski holiday together in January 2023.

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The 73-year-old was also married once before prior to when he met Jennifer, and shares three children, Edward, Carolyn and Amanda, with his ex-wife Jill Troy Werner.

What happened to Jennifer Ashton's first husband?

Sadly, tragic circumstances surround the Good Morning America reporter's split from her first husband, Rob Ashton. In February 2017, 18 days following the finalization of their divorce, Rob took his own life.

Jennifer hosting GMA with George Stephanopoulos in 2020© Getty Images
Jennifer hosting GMA in 2020

Speaking about Robert's death in 2019, Jennifer revealed how she took herself and her children to a psychologist immediately after receiving the news to work through the grief and pain they were experiencing. While talking to her co-hosts on GMA, Jennifer explained how they were comforted by the psychologist's explanation of why Robert's suicide was not a reflection of his love for them.

Since Rob's death, Jennifer has opened up about the tragedy several times, such as the above, in order to help others who might be affected by or suffering from similar issues. The TV host even wrote a book, Life After Suicide, to detail her experience and advice for people who find themselves having to deal with such a loss.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text "home" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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