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Joyce DeWitt – Biography, Age, Net worth, Husband and Children
Three’s Company sitcom’s Joyce DeWitt has been in the acting scene for more than four decades. A true thespian, she has multiple stage, film and TV credits that show her to be a versatile and talented actress. Unlike some celebrities who have found fame, DeWitt has undeniably carved his way into the spotlight. Learn lesser-known facts about the actress and philanthropist.
Joyce DeWitt – Biography (Age)
Joyce Anne DeWitt hails from West VirginiaThe actress and her three siblings were raised by parents Paul and Norma Dewitt. Joyce is of mixed ethnicity as she has paternal Dutch roots and maternal Italian roots. DeWitt was born in Wheeling and grew up in Speedway, Indiana.
DeWitt’s inclinations towards the theater were evident from a young age. She was an active student during her youth at Speedway Senior High School. In addition to participating in several school productions, she was also part of the cheerleading team. By the time Joyce graduated from high school, she was already sure what exactly she wanted to study in college. However, her decision to pursue an acting career was not accidental as she first had to convince her parents who were initially against the decision. Luckily, she successfully overcame this hurdle in life and went on to study drama at Ball State University. After that, DeWitt earned a master’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1974.
career
Before her career as an actress, DeWitt worked as a secretary. After a few film rehearsals, she landed her first role in 1975, making her film debut in an episode of the series Baretta . Given her outstanding performance on the ABC series, Joyce soon landed other roles. Her next role was on the series Most Wanted . After that, she got two subsequent job offers and had to make a difficult decision to choose one of them.
One of the two possibilities was the role of roommate Janet Wood in the hit comedy series Three’s Company , which turned out to be her most critically acclaimed project to date. Besides , Three’s Company Joyce has other Screen Credits like With That Ring, The Ropers, Supertrain, The Love Boat, Call of the Wild 3D, Finders of Lost Loved Ones, Spring Fling! and Airplane II: The Sequel .
Wealth (income and earnings)
Joyce DeWitt might not have expected a plethora of roles from one who has been in the industry for over four decades. Nonetheless, her contributions on stage, film and television speak for her. Joyce undoubtedly plays the lead role of Janet Wood in the hit series Three’s Company where she earned no less than $30,000 per episode. A few years later, DeWitt also went on a self-imposed hiatus, but returned to grace our screens again in the 2000s. Although her exact earnings are unknown, Joyce Dewitt has held her own in the increasingly competitive entertainment industry. Her current net worth is estimated at $7 million.
Interestingly, DeWitt is one of those who spends their wealth and time on philanthropy. She is known to have been involved in various charities, both grassroots and global.
Joyce DeWitt – husband and children
There is readily available information regarding Joyce DeWitt’s career, but she prefers to keep her personal information private. Even early in her career, she was known for avoiding public glare. However, it is believed that DeWitt was once married to actor Ray Buktenica. The romantic relationship between the two actors reportedly dates back to their college days at UCLA. They quickly formed a romantic connection and began living together.
Since there is no official documentation on the contrary, some people believe that DeWitt and Buktenica have never been married, just partners living together. The former lovers had a seven-year relationship (1979-1986) before their love went south.
After their split, DeWitt later revealed why things didn’t work out between them. According to the actress, she and Buktenica constantly fought to a point that completely undermined her self-esteem and confidence. She went on to describe their time together as living in a homemade big cell and vowing not to make a fool of herself, live in fear and love any other man like she did with Buktenica. As expected, Joyce wasn’t the only one on the defensive as Buktenica had fired a few shots as well, implying that Joyce wasn’t a faithful lover but one just craving freedom from commitments.
Before Ray Buktenica, DeWitt was romantic. Additionally, Joyce did a good job of keeping details of her personal life from the public eye. Since she hasn’t been linked to anyone else since Ray, it’s safe to say DeWitt hasn’t remarried and hasn’t had children…until proven otherwise. Dewitt, who currently resides in New Mexico and California, is believed to be living her best life.
