Caroline Smedvig is a former journalist, writer and public relations professional who has made a name for herself in a variety of fields.
She is best known as the wife of legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor, to whom she has been married since 2001.
Caroline’s life and career are a testament to her hard work, dedication and passion for her craft.
File
- Full name: Caroline Elisabeth Hessberg
- Date of birth: May 31, 1953
- Age: 71 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Albany, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Former journalist, writer and public relations specialist
- Height: 5’6′
- Parents: Albert Hessberg, Elisabeth Fitzsimons Goold
- Siblings: Albert Hessberg III, Philip Hessberg
- Spouse: James Taylor
- Children: Rufus Taylor, Henry Taylor (twins)
- Relationship status: Married
- Net Worth: $1-2 million
Early life and education
Caroline Smedvig, now 71, was born on May 31, 1953, in Albany, New York, to Albert Hessberg and Elisabeth Fitzsimons Goold.
Her father was a businessman, and her mother was a homemaker. Caroline has two older brothers, Albert Hessberg III and Philip Hessberg.
She grew up in a middle-class family and was raised in the Protestant faith. Caroline attended Albany Academy for Girls and then enrolled in Vassar College, where she studied English literature and graduated in 1975.
After graduating from college, she worked as a journalist and writer, collaborating with various publications and honing her writing skills.
Personal life
Caroline met James Taylor in 1995 at a charity event in Boston. They began dating and were married on February 18, 2001, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Boston.
The couple have twin sons, Rufus and Henry Taylor, born in 2001. Caroline has been a supportive partner to James throughout his musical career and often accompanies him to his concerts and events.
Career
Caroline began her journalism career working for various newspapers and magazines.
She then moved into public relations and marketing, serving as director of public relations and marketing for the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
In this role, she is responsible for promoting the orchestra’s events and concerts as well as managing the orchestra’s public image.
Net worth
Caroline’s net worth is estimated to be around $1–2 million, earned through her journalism, public relations and marketing career, as well as her marriage to James Taylor.
Social media
- Instagram: None
- Twitter: None
