Annie Potts Spouse Instantly Loved Her Son & Made Her Feel like Family
Annie Potts's spouse is the 4th after three divorces and a child. Today she is a grandparent of two and settled in New Orleans with her husband and their progeny.
Annie Potts is an American actress credited for film, television, and stage acting. She was born on October 28, 1952, in Nashville, Tennessee. Annie married three different men, with her first marriage coming at age 21 before exchanging vows with her current husband at 38.
She is a Golden Globe award winner who is best recognized for starring in "Ghostbusters" and winning an Emmy award for playing Dana Palladino in "Love & War" from 1993 to 1995.
Annie Potts at the Premiere of "Ghostbusters" at TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, CA, on July 9, 2016. | Source: Getty Images
Annie Potts Married 3 Different Men before Finding Her 'The One'
She was 21 when she got married for the first time, to Steven Douglas Schwartz, on August 26, 1973, and they went their separate ways after five years. They split in the same year as Annie's theatre debut when she appeared in the 1978 comedy, "Corvette Summer."
Annie wasted no time after her first marriage; the then-26-year-old married now-deceased actor Greg Antonacci within the same month of her first divorce. They remained committed for under a year—exchanging vows on June 21, 1978, and separating on April 5, 1979. Annie did not bare any children from her first two marriages.
On February 28, 1981, aged 29, She tied the knot for the third time. This time, with B. Scott Senechal, a director, and producer credited for films like "They Live," "Natural Born Killers," and "Thelma & Louise." They had a son, Clay, who followed in his father's footsteps, becoming a writer credited for the "Training Day" TV series.
Annie Potts at the premiere of "Pretty In Pink" at Mann Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, on January 29, 1986. | Source: Getty Images
Annie Potts Wed Her 4th Spouse to Give Her Child a Family
When she separated from B. Scott in 1989, Annie became a single mother for the first time. However, on September 2, 1990, the "Ghostbusters" star married her current husband, forming a union that provided her son with a family.
Annie decided to give marriage another try because she grew up in a family and wanted to provide her son with the same experience. Her fourth marriage, this time with film producer and director James Hayman, worked like a charm as the producer instantly embraced her and her eight-year-old son. She explains:
"Because right away he loved my son. I had an eight-year-old [Clay, with third husband B. Scott Senechal] when I met him. When you fall in love with somebody who comes into your surroundings when you have a kid already, [they] have to love both of us. He was so willing to do that."
Annie Potts, James Hayman, Doc Hayman, Harry Hayman and Clay Potts at "Pediatric AIDS Benefiting the Elizabeth Glaser Foundation" on June 6, 1999, at the Pacafic Palisades in Los Angeles, CA. | Source: Getty Images
James Hayman Also Has a Successful Career with Multiple Emmy Award Nominations
James is an accomplished filmmaker with the roles of producer, director, and cinematographer on multiple productions. He has directed nine different pilots and seen six materialize into TV series on major networks, including CBS, HBO, and ABC.
He is credited for work on shows such as "Desperate Housewives," "Ugly Betty," "Judging Amy," and the iconic HBO series "The Sopranos," to name a few. James received his Masters of Fine Arts from New York University and won the Best Cinematography award at the Hong Kong Awards.
James famously had a hand in Bill Clinton's electoral victory in 1992, when the film he collaborated on, "The Man From Hope," was strategically played by Bill at the Democratic Convention that year. His brimming film resume is highly decorated with awards and achievements.
James Hayman and Scott Bakula on the set of "NCIS: New Orleans on 2 February 2016. | Source: Getty Images
James's coveted film catalog is not the end of his talents. Aside from directing and producing Emmy Award-winning productions, the New Jersey native does photography. His wife, Annie, has shared some of his work.
James shares deep emotive images on his photography page on Instagram. Most of his pictures are black and white, giving off a moody feel, and he generally captures strangers on the street.
James Hayman Enjoys Being a Granddad & Shares Beautiful Photos of His Grandchild
Annie and her husband have settled down in New Orleans with Annie's son, Clay, and the two sons that she shares with James: Doc, 30, and Harry, 26. The pair formed a slightly blended family, with James adopting and treating Clay like one of his own. Annie halted her career, focusing her energy on her "three great boys."
Annie's family reached another generation when her son Doc, welcomed their first grandchild in 2021. Their grandson, Cassius James Hayman, was born at 11 a.m. on July 13, 2021, and weighed 8 lbs upon delivery. His father said they were "thrilled" upon the arrival of their first grandchild.
Anni and James are actively involved in their grandchild's life. James has posted pictures to his social media, showing him and his wife being caregivers for the baby. He shared another photo of his grandson on his photography page, wishing him a "Happy first birthday."
Their progeny grew even bigger when Annie's son, Clay, welcomed the second child into their family this year. Clay had his son, Silas, with his partner Anna Carey in June. Annie shared a photo of their newest born with the caption that reads:
"Meemaw 2.0! My first born has his first born... Welcome Silas! My heart is exploding!"
Annie has had a fair share of turbulence in her romantic relationships in her twenties. However, she found a man who would accept her past and her son with a sole objective: building a family. Another celebrity who has had four marriages in their lifetime is country singer Willie Nelson, whose fourth wife is Annie's namesake.
Today she is a mother of three adult boys from two different marriages. She sidelined her acting career to raise her kids, just like her "Ghostbusters" costar, Rick Moranis.
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